Updating action path while getting image manifest for bundled actions

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Code Comments

remediation/workflow/pin/action_image_manifest.go

• [High]Avoid using user input directly in shell commands
  The 'action' argument of the 'getOCIImageArtifactTypeForGhAction' function is used to construct a shell command without being properly sanitized. Escape the 'action' argument to ensure it is passed in as data instead of a command. For example, use 'exec.CommandContext' instead of 'exec.Command' to run the shell command.
• [High]Use an allowlist to ensure that only authorized values are accepted as input
  An attacker can modify the 'action' argument to pass arbitrary commands and gain unauthorized access to the system. Add an allowlist of valid values for the 'action' argument and return an error if the input is not within the valid range.
• [Medium]Perform proper input validation and sanitization on all user inputs
  The 'action' argument is not being properly validated/sanitized before being used in a shell command. Validate the 'action' argument and perform appropriate sanitization (such as escaping shell meta-characters) to ensure it cannot be used in a command injection attack.
• [Medium]Limit privileges of running containers to the minimum required functionality needed
  The application is using the base image 'ghcr.io' which may contain a number of additional packages that are not needed which can escalate privilege. Use an application-specific base image that only contains the packages necessary for the application to function properly.
• [Low]Use strong types instead of string manipulation
  The code is using string manipulation operations to extract parts of the 'action' argument. Use regular expressions or other parsing techniques to extract the necessary parts of the 'action' argument.

remediation/workflow/pin/pinactions_test.go

• [High]Avoid Hardcoding Credentials (Secrets)
  Credentials such as passwords and API tokens should not be hardcoded in code. Store credentials in secure storage, such as environment variables or a secret manager like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager. Then retrieve them in the code using environment variables or API calls to the secret manager.
• [High]Avoid Hardcoding URLs
  URLs to external services, especially those that require authentication, should not be hardcoded in code. Store URLs as configuration settings, either as environment variables or in a configuration file. Then retrieve the values in code using environment variables or a configuration library.
• [High]Add Input Validation
  Input validation is the practice of ensuring that user input is not malicious and is within the expected range of values. Use input validation functions to verify that user input is valid and within a safe range of values. For example, validate that input strings do not contain injection attacks, validate that numbers are within a safe range, and validate that dates are formatted correctly.
• [High]Implement HTTPS
  HTTP traffic is not encrypted and can be intercepted, eavesdropped, or modified in transit. Implement HTTPS for secure communication between the application and external services. Use TLS or SSL certificates for encryption in transit of traffic between client and server.
• [Medium]Remove Test Code from Production Codebase
  Test code that is only meant for testing purposes should not be present in production codebase. Remove any test-specific code from the production codebase. Place test code into a separate directory that is not deployed with the application to production.
• [Medium]Implement Rate Limiting and Throttling
  Uncontrolled traffic can pose a risk to the application under heavy load. Implement rate limiting and throttling to prevent denial of service attacks and limit automated traffic. Set rules to limit the number of requests a client can make in a given period, or throttle traffic based on specific conditions.
• [Low]Implement Content Security Policy
  Using Content-Security-Policy (CSP) adds an extra layer of security and helps in mitigation of XSS, data injection and clickjacking. Set CSP headers to protect against XSS, data injection, and clickjacking attacks. These headers can be set using web application frameworks or manually by updating the application's configuration files.
• [Low]Use Hashing to Protect Sensitive Data
  Sensitive data such as passwords or personally identifiable information should never be stored in plain text format. Use irreversible hashing functions to protect passwords and other sensitive data. Store the hash value of the password instead of the plaintext password. Use a salt to mitigate dictionary attacks on hashed passwords.

testfiles/pinactions/input/immutableaction-1.yml

• [High]Use the latest version of the GitHub Actions checkout action
  The code is using an outdated version of the GitHub Actions checkout action (v1.2.0), which may contain security vulnerabilities. According to GitHub's documentation, the latest version should be used instead. Update the checkout action to the latest version by changing the following line:
• • uses: actions/[email protected]

• • uses: actions/checkout@v2

• [High]Use the latest version of the GitHub Actions CodeQL analysis action
  The code is using an outdated version of the GitHub Actions CodeQL analysis action (v3), which may contain security vulnerabilities. According to GitHub's documentation, the latest version should be used instead. Update the CodeQL analysis action to the latest version by changing the following line:
• • uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@v3

• • uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@v1

• [Medium]Limit the scope of the GitHub token
  The code is using the GITHUB_TOKEN secret, which has full access to the repository and can trigger actions in other repositories where the user has access. GitHub recommends using a token with the least permissions required to complete the task. Create a new personal access token with limited access that only requires the necessary permissions for the job to run, and add it as a secret in the repository settings. Then, replace 'GITHUB_TOKEN' with the name of the new secret.
• [Medium]Add validation and sanitization of input values
  The code does not validate or sanitize the input values, which can trigger security issues such as command injection or SQL injection attacks. According to the OWASP Top Ten 2017 and many other security sources, validation and sanitization of input values is a necessary precaution. Implement proper validation and sanitization mechanisms for the input values taken from the user, using input validation libraries or by creating custom validation functions.
• [Medium]Use npm ci instead of npm install for production
  The code is using 'npm install' instead of 'npm ci' for production installation, which may lead to security issues because 'npm install' installs dependencies as specified in package.json, including devDependencies and doesn't provide any guarantees about the exact dependencies installed. 'npm ci' installs exact dependencies and does not install devDependencies. Update the job step that installs dependencies with 'npm ci' instead of 'npm install'.
• [Low]Add a line to clear the cache after installing dependencies
  The cache folder used by package managers can contain corrupted or outdated data that can break the application or even lead to security issues. It is recommended to clear the cache after installing dependencies. Add the following command after the installation of dependencies line:
• • run: npm ci

• • run: npm cache clean --force

• [Low]Use GitHub's recommended actions instead of third-party actions
  The code is using a third-party action (borales/actions-yarn), which may contain security vulnerabilities or unexpected behavior. It's recommended to use GitHub's recommended actions instead. Replace the 'borales/actions-yarn' action with an official GitHub action, or use the npm actions already included in the CodeQL action.

testfiles/pinactions/output/immutableaction-1.yml

• [High]Use specific version for GitHub Action in codeql-action/analyze
  The GitHub Action codeql-action/analyze should use a specific version to prevent unexpected changes when new versions are released. - uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@<specific_version>
• [Medium]Use a more recent version of checkout action
  Using an outdated version of action/checkout may result in security vulnerabilities and other language-specific issues. - uses: actions/[email protected]
• [Low]Add description to borales/actions-yarn action
  Although not strictly necessary, providing a description for actions in the workflow helps to explain what the step does, making the workflow more readable and understandable. - uses: Borales/actions-yarn@4965e1a # v2.3.0
  with:
  auth-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
  description: 'Install Yarn dependencies'

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