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feat(db-checker): Extension of "db reachable" #10497

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@kiblik kiblik commented Jul 2, 2024

Extend wait_for_database_to_be_reachable. Not only for simple operation but check that DB is compatible.

Added based on #10490

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Hi there 👋, @DryRunSecurity here, below is a summary of our analysis and findings.

DryRun Security Status Findings
Server-Side Request Forgery Analyzer 0 findings
Configured Codepaths Analyzer 0 findings
IDOR Analyzer 0 findings
Sensitive Files Analyzer 0 findings
SQL Injection Analyzer 0 findings
Authn/Authz Analyzer 0 findings
Secrets Analyzer 0 findings

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🟢 Risk threshold not exceeded.

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The following is a summary of changes in this pull request made by me, your security buddy 🤖. Note that this summary is auto-generated and not meant to be a definitive list of security issues but rather a helpful summary from a security perspective.

Summary:

The provided code changes focus on improving the reliability and security of the DefectDojo application's initialization process. The changes include updates to the entrypoint-initializer.sh script, which is responsible for various setup tasks, and the addition of a reach_database.sh script to ensure the database connection is established before proceeding with the application's execution.

From a security perspective, the key points to consider are:

  1. Ensuring the initialization tasks, such as loading fixtures, creating an admin user, and overriding configuration files, do not introduce any vulnerabilities, such as hardcoded credentials or insecure database interactions.
  2. Reviewing the contents of the additional scripts (/secret-file-loader.sh and /reach_database.sh) to ensure they do not contain any sensitive information or introduce potential security issues, such as improper handling of database connections or the ability to execute arbitrary code.
  3. Implementing proper input validation and secure coding practices to mitigate risks like SQL injection vulnerabilities.
  4. Restricting access to the Docker environment and the application's execution to prevent unauthorized modifications or abuse of the system.
  5. Ensuring proper logging and monitoring mechanisms are in place to detect and respond to any suspicious activities or potential security incidents.

Overall, the changes appear to be focused on improving the application's security, but it's crucial to thoroughly review the entire codebase and configuration to ensure there are no other potential security issues.

Files Changed:

  1. docker/entrypoint-initializer.sh:

    • The script now sets set -e to ensure immediate exit on non-zero exit status.
    • It loads additional scripts (/secret-file-loader.sh and /reach_database.sh) for sensitive configuration data and database interactions.
    • The script performs various initialization tasks, such as creating an admin user, applying database migrations, and loading fixtures.
    • It's important to review these tasks to ensure they do not introduce any security vulnerabilities.
  2. docker/reach_database.sh:

    • The script adds a new section to the wait_for_database_to_be_reachable() function, which runs a Python script within the Django shell to verify the database connection.
    • While this is a good security practice, the ability to execute arbitrary Python code within the Django shell could potentially be abused if the script is not properly secured.
    • The code hardcodes the use of the "default" database connection, and it does not perform input validation on the SQL query executed within the Django shell, which could lead to SQL injection vulnerabilities.

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@kiblik kiblik changed the title Db checker feat(db-checker): Extension of "db reachable" Jul 2, 2024
@kiblik kiblik marked this pull request as draft July 3, 2024 08:22
@github-actions github-actions bot added settings_changes Needs changes to settings.py based on changes in settings.dist.py included in this PR apiv2 docs unittests integration_tests ui parser helm labels Jul 8, 2024
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DryRun Security Summary

The provided code changes focus on improving the reliability and stability of the application's database connectivity and the initialization/configuration of the DefectDojo application, with some areas for further improvement, such as more robust error handling, secure storage of sensitive information, and better logging and monitoring.

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Summary:

The provided code changes are focused on improving the reliability and stability of the application's database connectivity and the initialization/configuration of the DefectDojo application. The changes introduce additional checks and validations to ensure the database connection is functional and ready for the application to use, as well as improvements to the error handling and configuration of various security-related settings.

From an application security perspective, the changes do not introduce any obvious security concerns. However, there are a few areas that could be further improved, such as more robust error handling, secure storage of sensitive information (e.g., database credentials, admin password, JIRA webhook secret), and better logging and monitoring to aid in troubleshooting and understanding the application's behavior in production environments.

Files Changed:

  1. docker/reach_database.sh:

    • The changes add an additional check to ensure the database connection is not only reachable but also functional by creating a database connection and a cursor object.
    • Improvements to error handling and logging could be made to provide more informative error messages and better visibility into the database connectivity process.
    • Secure storage and access to the database credentials should be ensured.
  2. docker/entrypoint-initializer.sh:

    • The script now includes set -e to properly handle errors and exit the script on any non-zero exit status.
    • The script checks the state of the database migrations and the enable_auditlog setting, which is important for ensuring the application is configured correctly.
    • The script generates a random password for the admin user and a random UUID for the JIRA webhook secret, which are good security practices.
    • Secure storage and access to the generated admin password and JIRA webhook secret should be ensured to prevent exposure.
    • The data initialization process should be reviewed to ensure no sensitive information or security vulnerabilities are introduced through the fixtures.

Code Analysis

We ran 9 analyzers against 2 files and 0 analyzers had findings. 9 analyzers had no findings.

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🟢 Risk threshold not exceeded.

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It looks like there has not been any activity here for a while. In order to keep the list of pull requests in a manageable state, we are closing this one for now. If we are making a mistake here, please reopen the pull request, and leave us a note 😄

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