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remediation/workflow/hardenrunner/addaction.go

• [High]Avoid using the blank identifier (_) in a variable declaration when possible
  The blank identifier () is being used in the variable declaration of out, _ to ignore the error returned by pin.PinAction(). This is considered a bad practice as it can hide important error messages and make debugging difficult. Replace the blank identifier () with a named variable and handle the error returned by pin.PinAction().
• [Medium]Avoid using nil as a parameter unless required
  The pinToImmutable parameter is being passed with a nil value to the pin.PinAction() function. nil is a valid value for a parameter, but it can introduce potential risks if the parameter is used without a nil check. It's recommended to avoid using nil as a parameter unless required. Pass a non-nil value for the pinToImmutable parameter to the pin.PinAction() function.

remediation/workflow/hardenrunner/addaction_test.go

• [High]Sanitize input to prevent injection attacks
  The string input to the AddAction function is not sanitized before being used which could lead to an injection attack. Sanitize input using an input sanitation library like ESAPI or a safe object-relational mapping library.
• [High]Avoid using boolean literals as function arguments
  Function arguments should not be boolean literals as they can make the code confusing and hard to read. Replace the boolean literals in AddAction function argument with named constants or describe the arguments in the function signature. For example, use constants like READ_WRITE or BOOLEAN_TRUE instead of true.
• [Medium]Use early returns to exit function early instead of nested if statements, known as guard close pattern
  The nested if statements can be cleaned up and improve overall readability. Instead of using nested if statements, use early returns to exit a function early. This pattern is known as guard close pattern. For example, simplify the if statement in AddAction function to if err != nil { return nil, false, err } and rest of the code's indent is reduced.
• [Medium]Avoid redundant arguments
  The err=true parameter to the AddAction function has no effect, because the error value is always returned. Remove the err=true parameter from the AddAction function call, and remove the err parameter from the function definition. Instead, have the function always return the error value, or panic if an error condition is encountered.
• [Low]Use informative error messages
  The error message returned by the AddAction function is not very informative and might make it hard to caller to debug issues. Add informative error messages for the errors returned by the AddAction function. The message should be specific to the error that occurred and give enough information to debug it.

testfiles/pinactions/input/exemptaction.yml

• [High]Remove commenting out action/setup-dotnet step
  Commenting out a necessary step for setting up dotnet exposes the machine to unnecessary vulnerabilities and can lead to problems during the build process. Remove comments around the action 'setup-dotnet' in both the 'jobs' section of the YAML file.
• [High]Ensure secrets are not mistakenly leaked
  GitHub exposes secrets in the action logs for the whole world to see, so secure environment variables should be given the minimal amount of permission they need and follow the principle of least privilege. It is recommended that environment variables that are storing secrets like the value for 'NUGET_KEY' should be removed from the code, and instead be generated as secrets and passed as inputs to the action.
• [Medium]Prevent creating duplicate jobs with similar steps
  The job 'publish' and 'publish1' seems to be the same, unnecessary duplication and redundancy can make workflows confusing and more difficult to maintain. It is recommended that duplicate jobs should be refactored into a reusable job or template instead of copy-pasting.
• [Low]Explicitly set the version of the action in 'uses'
  Not explicitly setting the version of the action in 'uses' can lead to problems if later versions of the action aren't compatible with the old one used by the workflow. It is recommended to set the version of the action in 'uses', live github actions should specify the exact versions to use, instead of letting Github pick a version automatically.

testfiles/pinactions/output/donotpintoimmutable.yml

• [High]Avoid exposing secrets in Github Actions
  It is not recommended to expose sensitive information like access tokens using Github Actions. Store sensitive information in encrypted format and use Github Secrets to access them in the workflow. Alternatively, use a secrets management system like Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.
• [Low]Keep Github Actions up to date
  Keeping Github Actions updated ensures the latest security patches and bug fixes are included. Regularly review and update Github Actions in use to the latest versions.

testfiles/pinactions/output/exemptaction.yml

• [High]Security checks on NUGET_KEY usage
  Using GITHUB_TOKEN with publish-nuget could result in unintended NuGet package updates, it is better to create a new secret with more restrictive access. Create a new secret with access only to NuGet packages, modify the workflow to use this secret instead of GITHUB_TOKEN.
• [Medium]Update checkout action to use the latest version
  actions/checkout should always use the latest version available. Update 'uses: actions/checkout@v1' to 'uses: actions/checkout@v2'
• [Medium]Use Setup DotNet action
  actions/setup-dotnet provides a reliable way to setup DotNet and its versions. Add the 'Setup DotNet' Action to the steps.
• [Low]Remove commented code
  Commented code can be a signal of old or unused functionality. Remove comments that are not required.

remediation/workflow/pin/pinactions.go

• [High]Use input validation techniques to check exemptedActions
  input validation is required to confirm that the user-supplied list does not contain any malicious input or invalid actions by checking each element in the list against a trusted list of repo names and action names. Define a list of trusted repo names and action names. Then loop through each element of the exemptedActions list to validate the input and check if each action name matches with the trusted names. Raise an error or force exit if the input validation fails.
• [Medium]Add function comments
  The code should be documented using comments describing the function, its purpose, its arguments, and the data type it returns. Add a function comment above the 'PinActions' function and the 'PinAction' function describing the parameters, consequences, and possible return values.
• [Medium]Use constants instead of literals
  Constants should be used instead of hard-coded literals to make the code more readable and easier to maintain. Define constants for all the hard-coded string values used in the code. Replace the literals with these constants.
• [Low]Validate function arguments
  Add validation to the 'PinActions' and 'PinAction' functions to confirm that the arguments are of the correct data type. This will prevent any runtime errors caused by invalid inputs. Check the passed parameters in every function for expected data type. Validate inputYaml should be of string data type. 'exemptedActions' must be an array of strings. 'pinToImmutable' must be a boolean.

remediation/workflow/pin/pinactions_test.go

• [High]Avoid using hardcoded secrets, tokens, and cryptographic keys in code. Use a secure secrets management solution instead. Store secrets outside of source code management systems
  Sensitive data (github access token) exists. Sensitive data should never be committed to version control. The recommended solution for storing secrets is to use environment variables or a secrets store. The access token should not be hardcoded in the test code, but should be passed to the test job in a secret manner, ideally by setting an environment variable during test job provisioning.
• [High]Avoid using hardcoded non-latest version dependencies, Pin all dependencies in the workflow configuration files with an exact version
  The tests are using non-latest version of third-party dependencies. All the dependencies used in the code should be pinned to an exact version that passed tests. This is such that future updates do not introduce behavioral changes to your code and potentially cause tests to fail.
• [Medium]If the Github token is required to be used to create a new repository, Generate the token with fewer permissions & limit the use of tokens on minimal required platforms
  Github Enterprise access token scope should be reviewed and minimized. Review current Github Enterprise access token scope, and reduce permissions only to what is necessary. Apply those constraints to the Github Enterprise access token when it is created.
• [Low]Use multi-factor authentication as a security practice, especially if the session appears to be sensitive
  Github credentials are being used in tests. A best practice is to use a personal access token with a limited scope when authenticating GitHub API requests in automated tests. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all GitHub accounts associated with the tested configurations.

remediation/workflow/secureworkflow.go

• [High]Add error handling for unexpected input types and lengths when invoking SecureWorkflow
  SecureWorkflow function takes additional arguments beyond its advertised map[string]string and string arguments, but does not have any error handling or validation in place for unexpected input types and lengths. Modify the function signature to accept only the advertised arguments (map[string]string, string) and handle errors when unexpected types or lengths of arguments are provided
• [High]Add input validation to ensure that the required DynamoDBAPI is not nil before using it
  SecureWorkflow function uses the provided DynamoDBAPI without first ensuring that it is not a nil value. Add input validation before using the provided DynamoDBAPI. If the provided value is nil, return an error or a default value to avoid panic or unexpected behavior later in the function
• [High]Handle the error returned from the PinActions function to prevent subsequent code from executing
  SecureWorkflow function calls the PinActions function and ignores the error value returned. This could lead to unexpected behavior or execution of subsequent code if the PinActions function fails. Check the error return value of the PinActions function and handle any errors that arise. If an error is detected, return an error or default value to prevent subsequent code from executing
• [Medium]Handle the potential error when invoking AddAction
  SecureWorkflow function calls the AddAction function but does not handle the potential error returned. Check the error return value from the AddAction function and handle any errors that arise. If an error is detected, return a default value to prevent unexpected behavior
• [Medium]Rename the parameter params to indicate its intended usage and improve readability
  SecureWorkflow function takes an additional params parameter, but its intended usage is not immediately clear from its name. Rename the params parameter to something that more accurately reflects its intended usage, such as optionArgs. If applicable, update the calling code to use the new name
• [Medium]Add comments to explain the purpose of the exemptedActions and pinToImmutable variables
  SecureWorkflow function takes two additional parameters (exemptedActions and pinToImmutable) that are not immediately clear from their names alone. Add comments to the exemptedActions and pinToImmutable variable declarations to explain their purpose and expected values
• [Low]Simplify the variable initialization and update in SecureWorkflow
  SecureWorkflow initializes many boolean variables with default values that are then overwritten by subsequent code. Simplify the initialization of boolean variables in SecureWorkflow by initializing them to their false/default value first and then only updating them if necessary

testfiles/pinactions/input/donotpintoimmutable.yml

• [High]The Github token should be securely stored with appropriate access controls and restrictive permissions. Secrets should not be accessed or hard-coded in code
  The Github token is being used in the code and accessed through the secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable. This access token should be kept private as it provides access to sensitive resources like code repositories and personal data. The current implementation is insecure and makes the system vulnerable to attack. Store the Github token in a secure location like a secret store or environment variable and restrict access to only necessary roles. In the code, read the value from the secure storage instead of hardcoding it.
• [Medium]Avoid using unspecified or outdated versions of third-party libraries to prevent vulnerabilities and incompatibilities
  The actions/checkout@v1 library being used in the code is not specific about the library version used, which may lead to potential vulnerabilities or compatibility issues with the code. It is also unclear if this version of the library is supported by its maintainers. Use a specific and up-to-date version of the actions/checkout library instead of relying on a general tag like v1. Ensure that the library used is well-maintained and supported with a known security history.
• [Low]Include a comment explaining the purpose or function of the code
  There is no comment available in the code indicating the purpose or intent of the code, which may make it difficult for developers who review or update the code in the future. This can lead to errors or misinterpretation of the code functionality. Add a clear and concise comment before the code implementation explaining its purpose and functionality. Use a format that is consistent with other comments in the codebase.

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Codecov Report

Attention: Patch coverage is 65.71429% with 12 lines in your changes missing coverage. Please review.

Project coverage is 66.00%. Comparing base (af18f63) to head (38df01f).
Report is 5 commits behind head on main.

Files with missing lines	Patch %	Lines
remediation/workflow/secureworkflow.go	33.33%	6 Missing and 2 partials ⚠️
remediation/workflow/pin/pinactions.go	80.95%	3 Missing and 1 partial ⚠️

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