Upgrading action versions in scorecard and codeql workflows

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testfiles/addworkflow/expected-scorecards.yml

• [High]Use the latest version of the 'checkout' and 'upload-artifact' actions
  Outdated versions of 'checkout' and 'upload-artifact' actions may contain security vulnerabilities or other issues that can be addressed in newer versions. Replace '@V3' with '@v4' for 'checkout' and 'upload-artifact' actions.
• [High]Use the latest version of the 'ossf/scorecard-action' action
  Outdated versions of 'ossf/scorecard-action' action may not include the latest security checks and other improvements. Replace '@99c53751e09b9529366343771cc321ec74e9bd3d # v2.0.6' with '@dc50aa9510b46c811795eb24b2f1ba02a914e534 # v2.3.3' for 'ossf/scorecard-action' action.
• [Low]Add comments to explain the purpose of each step
  Comments can make it easier for other engineers to understand the purpose of the steps in the workflow. Add comments above each step to explain what it does and why it's needed.

workflow-templates/codeql.yml

• [High]Use the latest checkout and codeql-action/init actions
  The current workflow is using outdated versions of checkout and codeql-action/init actions. Replace 'actions/checkout@v3' with 'actions/checkout@v2' and 'github/codeql-action/init@v2' with 'github/codeql-action/init@v3'.
• [Low]Remove comment about custom queries
  There's a comment suggesting custom queries can be specified at the 'Initialize CodeQL' step, which can be misleading. Remove the comment or modify it to indicate that custom queries can be specified in a separate configuration file.

workflow-templates/dependency-review.yml

• [High]Use specific version of actions/checkout and actions/dependency-review-action instead of using the latest version
  Using the latest version of a package may introduce breaking changes, security issues, or other problems that may cause the pipeline to fail. Change the action version in the 'uses' field to a specific version instead of using the latest. For example, 'actions/checkout@v3.1.0' or 'actions/dependency-review-action@v3.2.1'.
• [Medium]Use a more restrictive permission level for the actions/checkout action
  The actions/checkout action has read and write access by default, which may be too permissive for some use cases and can expose the repository to potential vulnerabilities. Add the 'ref' or 'commit' parameter to the 'with' field in the actions/checkout action to restrict the action to a specific branch or commit. For example, 'with:
  ref: main'.
• [Low]Add a comment explaining the purpose of each step in the pipeline
  A pipeline with steps that lack clear documentation can be difficult to understand and maintain, especially when many people are working on the project. Add a comment above each step in the pipeline explaining what it does and why it's necessary. For example, '# Checkout the repository to access the source code'.

workflow-templates/scorecards.yml

• [High]Update actions/checkout to latest version
  The current version of actions/checkout being used is outdated and may have security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update it to the latest version. Update 'actions/checkout@v4' in the 'Checkout code' step.
• [Medium]Use explicit commit SHA instead of branch name in ossf/scorecard-action
  The current version of ossf/scorecard-action being used is using a branch name instead of an explicit commit SHA. This can lead to issues if the branch is updated with new commits that cause problems. It is recommended to use an explicit commit SHA instead of the branch name. Replace 'ossf/scorecard-action@dc50aa9510b46c811795eb24b2f1ba02a914e534 # v2.3.3' with the commit SHA in the 'Run analysis' step.
• [Medium]Use retention-days parameter in actions/upload-artifact
  The current 'Upload artifact' step is not using the retention-days parameter, which can leave artifacts on the system longer than necessary. It is recommended to use the retention-days parameter to control the lifespan of the uploaded artifact. Add 'retention-days: 5' to the 'Upload artifact' step.
• [Low]Update github/codeql-action to latest version
  The current version of github/codeql-action being used is outdated and may have security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update it to the latest version. Update 'github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v3' to the latest version in the 'Upload to code-scanning' step.

testfiles/addworkflow/expected-codeql.yml

• [High]Update the CodeQL action to the latest version for best security practices
  The code is using outdated CodeQL actions in the workflow pipeline, which may contain security vulnerabilities. Replace all instances of 'uses: github/codeql-action/init@v2' with 'uses: github/codeql-action/init@v3' and 'uses: github/codeql-action/autobuild@v2' with 'uses: github/codeql-action/autobuild@v3' and 'uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@v2' with 'uses: github/codeql-action/analyze@v3'
• [Medium]Enable GPG signature verification for code commits
  The code commits are not verified by GPG signature, so it's unclear if they are coming from a trusted source. Enable GPG signature verification by configuring Git to verify signatures for commits: 'git config --global commit.gpgverify true'.

testfiles/addworkflow/expected-dependency-review.yml

• [High]Use specific versions for dependencies instead of relying on the latest version
  Using the latest version of dependencies leaves the application open to breaking changes or security vulnerabilities. It's recommended to use specific versions to ensure consistency and stability. Instead of using '@v4' in the 'uses' field, add the specific version number of the dependency that has been tested with the application, for example, 'uses: actions/checkout@v4.0.1'.
• [Medium]Enable two-factor authentication for the GitHub account
  GitHub recommends enabling two-factor authentication to improve the security of user accounts. The repository owner should navigate to their GitHub account settings and enable two-factor authentication.

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testfiles/addworkflow/expected-scorecards.yml

• [High]Update actions/checkout to the latest version to get the latest security patches and bug fixes
  actions/checkout v3 has known security vulnerabilities and bugs that are fixed in later releases of the actions/checkout action. Updating to the latest version of this action can improve code security and fix bugs. Replace uses: actions/checkout@v3 with uses: actions/checkout@v4
• [Medium]Update ossf/scorecard-action to the latest version to get the latest security patches and bug fixes
  ossf/scorecard-action v2.0.6 has known security vulnerabilities and bugs that are fixed in later releases of the ossf/scorecard-action action. Updating to the latest version of this action can improve code security and fix bugs. Replace uses: ossf/scorecard-action@99c53751e09b9529366343771cc321ec74e9bd3d # v2.0.6 with uses: ossf/scorecard-action@dc50aa9510b46c811795eb24b2f1ba02a914e534 # v2.3.3
• [Low]Update actions/upload-artifact to the latest version to get the latest security patches and bug fixes
  actions/upload-artifact v3 has known security vulnerabilities and bugs that are fixed in later releases of the actions/upload-artifact action. Updating to the latest version of this action can improve code security and fix bugs. Replace uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3 with uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
• [Low]Update github/codeql-action/upload-sarif to the latest version to get the latest security patches and bug fixes
  github/codeql-action/upload-sarif v2 has known security vulnerabilities and bugs that are fixed in later releases of the github/codeql-action/upload-sarif action. Updating to the latest version of this action can improve code security and fix bugs. Replace uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v2 with uses: github/codeql-action/upload-sarif@v3

workflow-templates/codeql.yml

• [High]Use the latest version of Github Checkout and CodeQL Actions
  The current version of the Github Checkout and CodeQL Actions may have security vulnerabilities or bugs that can be fixed in the later versions. Replace the actions/checkout@v3 and github/codeql-action/init@v2 and github/codeql-action/autobuild@v2 and github/codeql-action/analyze@v2 with actions/checkout@v4, github/codeql-action/init@v3, github/codeql-action/autobuild@v3, and github/codeql-action/analyze@v3 in the respective steps.
• [Low]Specify the version of CodeQL in the CodeQL Actions step
  Not specifying the version of CodeQL in the CodeQL Actions step can cause compatibility issues when running the workflow on different CI/CD systems. Add a tool-version parameter in the github/codeql-action/init@v3 and specify the version of CodeQL you want to use.

workflow-templates/dependency-review.yml

• [High]Use specific version of dependency review action
  The code uses an unspecified version of the dependency-review-action. This could lead to using an outdated or untrusted version of the dependency-checking action, making the workflow vulnerable to security threats. Update the uses field for the dependency-review-action step to use a specific version instead of v4.
• [Medium]Use manual code review for third-party actions
  The code uses a checkout action and a dependency-review-action from the GitHub Actions community marketplace. Though these actions have high usage and may be well maintained, it is still recommended to have a manual code review as part of best practices for secure code. Perform a manual code review of the checkout and dependency-review-action actions used in the workflow.
• [Low]Use specific version of checkout action
  The code uses an unspecified version of the checkout action. This could lead to using an outdated or untrusted version of the checkout action, making the workflow vulnerable to security threats. Update the uses field for the checkout step to use a specific version instead of v4.

workflow-templates/scorecards.yml

• [High]Upgrade to the latest version of the actions/checkout and ossf/scorecard-action actions
  The code is using outdated versions of the actions/checkout and ossf/scorecard-action actions, which may contain security vulnerabilities. For the actions/checkout action, replace 'actions/checkout@v3' with 'actions/checkout@v4'. For the ossf/scorecard-action action, replace 'ossf/scorecard-action@99c53751e09b9529366343771cc321ec74e9bd3d # v2.0.6' with 'ossf/scorecard-action@dc50aa9510b46c811795eb24b2f1ba02a914e534 # v2.3.3'
• [Low]Set 'persist-credentials' to 'true'
  The 'persist-credentials' input is set to 'false', which means that the Git credentials used by the actions/checkout action will not be persisted on the runner. Change 'persist-credentials: false' to 'persist-credentials: true'.
• [Low]Set an appropriate value for 'retention-days'
  The 'retention-days' input for the actions/upload-artifact action is set to '5', which may not be appropriate for the project's needs. Change 'retention-days: 5' to a value appropriate for the project's needs.

knowledge-base/actions/tomwillis608/detect-secrets-action/action-security.yml

• [High]Remove sensitive information from code
  The code includes sensitive information such as a GitHub token, which can lead to security vulnerabilities if exposed. Store sensitive information such as credentials, tokens, and secrets in a safe and secure location like environment variables or a secrets management system. Remove all occurrences of sensitive information from the code.
• [High]Utilize GitHub token in a secure manner
  The code doesn't use the GitHub token provided or mention any secure way of rendering the token which can lead to security vulnerabilities. Ensure that the GitHub token is securely managed, and only used when necessary. The token should be protected through mechanisms like personal access tokens (PATs), secrets management systems, and/or environment variables.

testfiles/addworkflow/expected-codeql.yml

• [High]Update the action to the latest version
  Currently, the workflow is using version 3 of the 'actions/checkout' action which has known vulnerabilities. Upgrading to version 4 will ensure that any known vulnerabilities are patched. Update the 'uses' field in the 'Checkout repository' step to use 'actions/checkout@v4' instead of 'actions/checkout@v3'
• [Medium]Update the CodeQL tool to the latest version
  The workflow is using version 2 of the 'github/codeql-action/init' action and version 2 of the 'github/codeql-action/analyze' action. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version to ensure that there are no known vulnerabilities in the CodeQL tool. Update the 'uses' field in the 'Initialize CodeQL' step to use 'github/codeql-action/init@v3' instead of 'github/codeql-action/init@v2'.
  Update the 'uses' field in the 'Perform CodeQL Analysis' step to use 'github/codeql-action/analyze@v3' instead of 'github/codeql-action/analyze@v2'
• [Low]Specify custom queries in a configuration file instead of inline
  The workflow uses inline queries which can be difficult to manage and modify. It is recommended to use configuration files to store custom queries instead. Remove the 'queries' field from the 'with' object in the 'Perform CodeQL Analysis' step. Create a new file in the repository called 'qlpack.yml' and store custom queries there. Update the 'with' object in the 'Perform CodeQL Analysis' step to include a 'qlpacks' field with the value 'path/to/qlpack.yml'

testfiles/addworkflow/expected-dependency-review.yml

• [High]Use pinned versions for dependencies
  Using unpinned dependencies increase the risk of malicious actors exploiting vulnerabilities present in dependencies. Pin dependencies to specific versions to ensure increased security. Modify the dependencies file to use specific versions instead of using ranges.
• [High]Use semantic versioning for dependencies
  Using semantic versioning in dependencies helps mitigate security risks and reduces the likelihood of dependency-related issues. Ensure that all dependencies are using semantic versioning. If a dependency is not using semantic versioning, communicate with the maintainers to request the addition of semantic versioning or consider switching to an alternative solution with semantic versioning.
• [Medium]Use the most recent stable version of any software dependencies
  Dependency maintainers often issue patches to fix vulnerabilities in prior versions. Ensure that each dependency is leveraging the most recent stable version to reduce the likelihood of any known vulnerabilities. Review the dependencies and ensure that the latest version of each dependency is being used, and take action to upgrade any dependencies that are not leveraging the latest version as soon as possible.
• [Medium]Validate all inputs on the server-side
  Client side validation is not enough, as it can be bypassed by direct calls to the server or manipulation of request packets. Server-side validation helps to close this gap and reduce the likelihood of attacks. Implement server-side validation on all inputs such as query parameters, headers and request bodies.
• [Medium]Use secrets for sensitive data
  Sensitive data like passwords and API keys should not be hard-coded into source code. Instead use a secrets manager to store and securely retrieve such information. Use secrets management to securely store and retrieve any sensitive data required by the codebase.
• [Low]Add error handling to codebase
  Error handling helps to prevent unexpected behaviors during runtime as well as to help debug failures. Code should have appropriate exception handling throughout the application. Add comprehensive error handling to all methods in the codebase.

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Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 67.34%. Comparing base (0dec264) to head (6d459a8).

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