Scan Overview

4
Total Issues
Files Scanned: 1
Target: vulnerability-scan

Severity Distribution

0
Blocker
0
Critical
3
High
1
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Detailed Findings

High CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

vulnerability-scan/main.py

The application accepts input from an untrusted source (file URL) without proper validation, which can lead to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack. This allows an attacker to make arbitrary requests from the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or other malicious activities.

Impact:
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on the server, perform unauthorized actions, and potentially gain full control over the server.
Mitigation:
Implement input validation mechanisms to ensure that only expected inputs are accepted. Use whitelisting techniques to restrict acceptable values for parameters based on a defined set of rules or patterns. Consider using a library like FastAPI's built-in data validation features to enforce constraints on input parameters.
Line:
23-25, 41
OWASP Category:
A10:2021 - Server-Side Request Forgery
NIST 800-53:
SI-10 - Information Input Validation
CVSS Score:
7.5
Related CVE:
Pattern-based finding
Priority:
Immediate
High CWE-20

Use of EasyOCR Reader without Proper Input Validation

vulnerability-scan/main.py

The application uses the EasyOCR library to read text from an uploaded file without proper validation. This can lead to command injection attacks if the input contains malicious commands or script code.

Impact:
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or other malicious activities.
Mitigation:
Implement input validation mechanisms to ensure that only expected inputs are accepted. Use whitelisting techniques to restrict acceptable values for parameters based on a defined set of rules or patterns. Consider using a library like FastAPI's built-in data validation features to enforce constraints on input parameters.
Line:
41
OWASP Category:
A03:2021 - Injection
NIST 800-53:
SI-10 - Information Input Validation
CVSS Score:
7.5
Related CVE:
Pattern-based finding
Priority:
Immediate
High CWE-327

Insecure File Downloading

vulnerability-scan/main.py

The application downloads files from an untrusted source (file URL) without verifying the integrity of the downloaded file. This can lead to remote code execution vulnerabilities if the file contains malicious content.

Impact:
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or other malicious activities.
Mitigation:
Implement a mechanism to verify the integrity of the downloaded files. Use digital signatures or checksums to ensure that the file has not been tampered with. Consider using a library like FastAPI's built-in data validation features to enforce constraints on input parameters.
Line:
31-34
OWASP Category:
A06:2021 - Vulnerable Components
NIST 800-53:
SI-2 - Flaw Remediation
CVSS Score:
7.5
Related CVE:
Pattern-based finding
Priority:
Immediate
Medium CWE-200

Improper Error Handling

vulnerability-scan/main.py

The application does not properly handle exceptions, which can lead to information disclosure or denial of service. The generic error message 'error' is returned in case of an exception, providing little insight into the nature of the failure.

Impact:
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain more information about the system's internal workings and potentially launch further attacks.
Mitigation:
Implement proper error handling mechanisms to ensure that sensitive information is not disclosed. Use detailed logging to capture specific error details, which can be useful for debugging and security monitoring. Consider using a library like FastAPI's built-in exception handling features to handle exceptions gracefully.
Line:
45, 50
OWASP Category:
A09:2021 - Security Logging Failures
NIST 800-53:
AU-2 - Audit Events
CVSS Score:
5.3
Related CVE:
Pattern-based finding
Priority:
Short-term