Audit GitHub Repositories

In this section, we will walk you through the process of auditing the supply chain of GitHub repositories using Cyberfame's WebApp. We will use the ansible/ansible repository as an example and demonstrate how to identify vulnerabilities in its dependencies.
Step 1: Access the Cyberfame WebApp
To get started, visit the Cyberfame WebApp and sign in with your account.
Step 2: Enter the Repository URL
Enter the URL of the repository you wish to analyze. In this case, we'll use https://github.com/ansible/ansible.
Step 3: Analyze the Repository
Click "Analyze" to begin the auditing process. The WebApp will scan the repository and its dependencies, evaluating various security aspects.
Step 4: Review the Results
Once the analysis is complete, the WebApp will display a detailed report on the repository's supply chain, including direct and indirect dependencies.
In our example, we identified a low-security-score direct dependency: github.com/ironfroggy/straight.plugin. This dependency could pose a risk to the overall security of the ansible/ansible repository.
Step 5: Understand the Tests
The WebApp runs a series of tests on the repository and its dependencies, assessing areas such as:
1.Continuous testing
2.Code quality
3.Maintenance risk
4.Packaging and release practices
Want to read more about the tests we run and how we rate? See Source Code Repository Scanning & Rating.
Step 6: Identify Vulnerabilities and Issues
After reviewing the test results, we found that the ironfroggy/straight.plugin dependency could be improved in the following areas:
1.Continuous testing: Implement CI tests, integrate fuzzing, and run SAST tools like CodeQL or SonarCloud.
2.Maintenance risk: Increase the number of required reviewers, enforce stricter status checks, and require CODEOWNER reviews.
3.Packaging: Publish the project as a downloadable package and release it to language-specific hubs.
4.Signed releases: Generate signing keys and sign release archives.
Step 7: Implement Recommendations and Best Practices
To address the vulnerabilities and issues identified in the audit, follow the recommended best practices for repository security automations:
1.Implement continuous testing: Add check-in scripts to run all tests and integrate with a CI/CD platform that runs on every pull request.
2.Improve maintenance risk management: Increase the number of required reviewers, enforce strict status checks, and require CODEOWNER reviews.
3.Enhance packaging: Publish the project as a downloadable package and release it to language-specific hubs using GitHub Actions.
4.Secure releases: Generate signing keys, sign release archives, and attach the signature files to the release.
By following these recommendations, you can mitigate the risks associated with the identified vulnerabilities and enhance the overall security of your repository's supply chain.
With Cyberfame's WebApp, you can easily audit the supply chain of your GitHub repositories and identify vulnerabilities in your dependencies. This enables you to address potential security risks and improve the overall security of your projects.
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