Scan Overview

3
Total Issues
Files Scanned: 1
Target: vulnerability-scan@8

Severity Distribution

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

Detailed Findings

High CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

vulnerability-scan@8/api/api_endpoint.py

The application does not properly validate the 'context_file_name' before using it to read a file. This can lead to directory traversal attacks where an attacker can specify a path to a sensitive file, allowing them to read arbitrary files from the filesystem.

Impact:
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read any file on the system, potentially exposing sensitive information or compromising the application's security.
Mitigation:
Use libraries like `os.path.isfile` to ensure that paths are within expected directories and do not allow for traversal beyond these boundaries. Additionally, consider using a whitelist approach to validate filenames against known safe patterns.
Line:
23-25
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
Medium CWE-829

Use of Hardcoded IP Addresses

vulnerability-scan@8/api/api_endpoint.py

The application uses a hardcoded IP address (http://183.82.116.237:8021/answer) for an external API endpoint, which does not change and is not configurable.

Impact:
Hardcoding IP addresses makes the application less flexible and more vulnerable to changes in network configurations or endpoints. Additionally, it reduces observability of these settings.
Mitigation:
Use environment variables or configuration files to store such values. This allows for easier management and security through separation of concerns.
Line:
15
OWASP Category:
A05:2021 - Security Misconfiguration
NIST 800-53:
CM-6 - Configuration Settings
CVSS Score:
4.3
Related CVE:
None
Priority:
Short-term
Low CWE-346

CORS Misconfiguration

vulnerability-scan@8/api/api_endpoint.py

The application allows all origins (origins = ['*']) to access its API, which can lead to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) issues and unauthorized data exposure.

Impact:
Allowing unrestricted CORS can expose the API to attacks from any origin, potentially leading to cross-site request forgery or other forms of abuse.
Mitigation:
Configure CORS properly by specifying allowed origins explicitly. This should be done in a secure manner, limiting access only to trusted sources.
Line:
21-25
OWASP Category:
A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
NIST 800-53:
AC-6 - Least Privilege
CVSS Score:
4.3
Related CVE:
None
Priority:
Medium-term