T08 · Insecure Dependencies
Warning
- Location
- references/INSTALLATION.md:5
- Finding
- Unverified Third-Party Installation and Execution Paths## Vulnerability Details **File Location**: `references/INSTALLATION.md`, lines 5–30 **Vulnerability Type**: Unverified third-party dependency installation and execution **Risk Level**: Medium ### Vulnerable Code ```markdown ## Option 1: Homebrew (macOS/Linux) ```bash brew install philipp-eisen/tap/padel-tui padel-tui --version ``` ## Option 2: Prebuilt Binary 1. Download the archive from GitHub releases. 2. Extract and verify: ```bash tar -xzf padel-tui-<version>-<platform>.tar.gz chmod +x padel-tui ./padel-tui --version ``` Add binary to `PATH` to use `padel-tui` globally. ## Option 3: Run From Source ```bash bun install ./bin/padel-tui --version ``` ``` ### Technical Analysis The installation guide permits software installation from a personal Homebrew tap, execution of a downloaded release binary, and dependency installation from a source checkout. None of these paths requires verification of the retrieved artifact or source revision. The prebuilt-binary procedure describes running `--version` as verification, but this executes the binary rather than establishing its integrity or authenticity. No expected cryptographic checksum, digital signature, canonical release URL, or pinned version is provided before `chmod +x` and execution. The Homebrew command does not pin a formula revision or package version. The source installation similarly invokes `bun install` without requiring a verified repository, trusted commit, frozen lockfile, or restrictions on dependency lifecycle scripts. Consequently, the effective installed code can change after this skill has been reviewed. ### Attack Path 1. An attacker compromises the referenced Homebrew tap, release distribution channel, upstream dependency, or source checkout used by the operator. 2. The attacker publishes a modified formula, archive, binary, package version, or dependency lifecycle script. 3. Following the documented p ...[truncated 1317 chars]
- Remediation
- ## Remediation Suggestions 1. Identify and link the canonical source repository and exact release page rather than referring generically to GitHub releases. 2. Pin a reviewed release version, Homebrew formula revision, or source commit instead of installing mutable latest content. 3. Publish SHA-256 or stronger checksums through a separately protected channel and require verification before extraction or execution. 4. Prefer signed release artifacts and document signature verification against a pinned maintainer public key. 5. For source installation, require a verified repository checkout at an approved commit and use a committed lockfile with a frozen or immutable installation mode. 6. Audit dependency lifecycle scripts and disable them during installation where compatible with the application. 7. Clarify that invoking `--version` only tests execution and is not an integrity check. 8. Avoid adding an unverified binary to `PATH`; install it only after authenticity and integrity verification. 9. Recommend running installation with ordinary user privileges and without unnecessary access to sensitive files or environment variables.
