feat(db-checker): Extension of "db reachable"

[kiblik]

Extend wait_for_database_to_be_reachable. Not only for simple operation but check that DB is compatible.

Added based on #10490

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DryRun Security	Status	Findings
Server-Side Request Forgery Analyzer	✅	0 findings
Configured Codepaths Analyzer	✅	0 findings
IDOR Analyzer	✅	0 findings
Sensitive Files Analyzer	✅	0 findings
SQL Injection Analyzer	✅	0 findings
Authn/Authz Analyzer	✅	0 findings
Secrets Analyzer	✅	0 findings

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🟢 Risk threshold not exceeded.

Change Summary (click to expand)

The following is a summary of changes in this pull request made by me, your security buddy 🤖. Note that this summary is auto-generated and not meant to be a definitive list of security issues but rather a helpful summary from a security perspective.

Summary:

The provided code changes focus on improving the reliability and security of the DefectDojo application's initialization process. The changes include updates to the entrypoint-initializer.sh script, which is responsible for various setup tasks, and the addition of a reach_database.sh script to ensure the database connection is established before proceeding with the application's execution.

From a security perspective, the key points to consider are:

1. Ensuring the initialization tasks, such as loading fixtures, creating an admin user, and overriding configuration files, do not introduce any vulnerabilities, such as hardcoded credentials or insecure database interactions.
2. Reviewing the contents of the additional scripts (/secret-file-loader.sh and /reach_database.sh) to ensure they do not contain any sensitive information or introduce potential security issues, such as improper handling of database connections or the ability to execute arbitrary code.
3. Implementing proper input validation and secure coding practices to mitigate risks like SQL injection vulnerabilities.
4. Restricting access to the Docker environment and the application's execution to prevent unauthorized modifications or abuse of the system.
5. Ensuring proper logging and monitoring mechanisms are in place to detect and respond to any suspicious activities or potential security incidents.

Overall, the changes appear to be focused on improving the application's security, but it's crucial to thoroughly review the entire codebase and configuration to ensure there are no other potential security issues.

Files Changed:

1. docker/entrypoint-initializer.sh:

   • The script now sets set -e to ensure immediate exit on non-zero exit status.
   • It loads additional scripts (/secret-file-loader.sh and /reach_database.sh) for sensitive configuration data and database interactions.
   • The script performs various initialization tasks, such as creating an admin user, applying database migrations, and loading fixtures.
   • It's important to review these tasks to ensure they do not introduce any security vulnerabilities.

2. docker/reach_database.sh:

   • The script adds a new section to the wait_for_database_to_be_reachable() function, which runs a Python script within the Django shell to verify the database connection.
   • While this is a good security practice, the ability to execute arbitrary Python code within the Django shell could potentially be abused if the script is not properly secured.
   • The code hardcodes the use of the "default" database connection, and it does not perform input validation on the SQL query executed within the Django shell, which could lead to SQL injection vulnerabilities.

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DryRun Security Summary

The pull request focuses on improving the reliability and robustness of the database connection process and the initialization and setup process of the DefectDojo application, including the addition of a script to validate database connectivity, handle timeout scenarios, and establish a direct database connection, as well as improvements to the entrypoint-initializer.sh script for better error handling, loading of sensitive information, and execution of database-related tasks.

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Summary:

The changes in this pull request are focused on improving the reliability and robustness of the database connection process and the initialization and setup process of the DefectDojo application. The changes include the addition of a script to validate database connectivity, handle timeout scenarios, and establish a direct database connection. Additionally, the changes to the entrypoint-initializer.sh script introduce improvements in error handling, the loading of sensitive information, and the execution of database-related tasks.

From an application security perspective, the key areas to review are the handling of sensitive information (such as the JIRA Webhook Secret), the security of database-related operations (including migrations and fixture imports), and the management of environmental variables. It's crucial to ensure that these changes do not introduce any vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, privilege escalation, or cross-site scripting (XSS) issues.

Files Changed:

1. docker/reach_database.sh: This script is responsible for waiting for the database to become reachable before proceeding with the application's execution. It includes a loop to check the database connection, a timeout mechanism, and a final step to establish a direct database connection. These changes help improve the reliability and robustness of the database connection process.

2. docker/entrypoint-initializer.sh: This script has been updated to set the set -e option for better error handling, and it now includes the loading of a "secret-file" and the generation of a JIRA Webhook Secret. The script also performs various database-related tasks, such as running migrations, creating an admin user, and importing fixtures. It's important to review these changes to ensure the secure handling of sensitive information and the security of the database-related operations.

Code Analysis

We ran 7 analyzers against 2 files and 0 analyzers had findings. 7 analyzers had no findings.

Riskiness

🟢 Risk threshold not exceeded.

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