Addressed execSync issues

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dist/post/index.js

• [High]Avoid shell injection attacks by using path join instead of concatenation
  The code appends the path segments using string concatenation, open to shell injection attacks. Replace '+' with path.join().
• [High]Sanitize the user input before processing it
  The code uses untrusted user input to create a file with elevated privileges. Use input validation to ensure secure generation of a file name before creating a file.
• [Medium]Avoid using 'execSync' function if it's possible
  The execSync function is used to execute shell commands, causing a potential security risk. Replace 'execSync' function with a non-executing alternative like spawn.
• [Medium]Avoid using console.log to log sensitive information
  Sensitive information is logged using console.log function as output. Make sure to remove any sensitive data from console.log statements or log it to a secure location using a logging library.
• [Low]Avoid hardcoded credentials
  The code contains hardcoded credentials. Remove the hardcoded credentials or store them in a secure location.
• [Low]Use the strict equality check
  The code uses a loose equality operator '==' instead of a strict equality operator '==='. Replace == with === operator.

dist/post/index.js.map

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dist/pre/index.js

• [High]Avoid using execSync
  The use of execSync is a potential security issue due to the user executing the server-side code having full access to the command and its arguments. Use asynchronous versions of child processes or use execFile which takes an array of arguments and sets the maximum size of all buffers to 0.
• [High]Avoid using sudo in code
  The use of sudo may introduce security vulnerabilities by allowing arbitrary code execution as an unprivileged user. Remove the call to 'sudo', instead set file system permissions for the appropriate user on the directories or files that require write permissions.
• [Medium]Use path.join() instead of concatenating paths with "/"
  The use of '/' for concatenating file paths can cause platform-specific issues or security vulnerabilities. Replace all instances of string concatenation with path.join() to safely concatenate file paths.

dist/pre/index.js.map

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src/arc-runner.test.ts

• [High]Avoid Test Code in Production
  Test code should not be executed in production. Remove the line: process.env['isTest'] = '1'; from production code or verify that it is not executed in production.
• [High]Prefer Exact Imports
  Import statements should prefer exact imports and not import the entire module. Change the import statement of isArcRunner and sendAllowedEndpoints from import { ... } from './arc-runner'; to import { isArcRunner, sendAllowedEndpoints } from './arc-runner';.
• [Medium]Avoid Implicit Any Type
  Variables should not be implicitly typed to 'any'. Explicitly type the variable isArc to boolean by changing let isArc: boolean = await isArcRunner(); to let isArc = await isArcRunner();.
• [Low]Use Array Literal Syntax
  Array literals should use square brackets instead of calling the join method on a string. Change let allowed_endpoints = ['github.com:443', '*.google.com:443', 'youtube.com',].join(' '); to let allowed_endpoints = ['github.com:443', '*.google.com:443', 'youtube.com'];.

src/arc-runner.ts

• [High]Avoid using execSync method in Node.js
  Using execSync method makes the code vulnerable to command injection attacks since it executes a command in a shell by concatenating the input into a single string. Replace the 'cp.execSync' method with the 'cp.spawnSync' method to avoid shell injection attacks.
• [High]Sanitize endpoint before using it to create a file
  Encoding an untrusted endpoint and creating a file without sanitizing it can allow an attacker to write files with malicious endpoints and cause a security breach. Sanitize the endpoint by removing any special characters before encoding and then use the 'path.join' method to create the file path.
• [High]Avoid using echo command to print content
  Use of the 'echo' command in the 'echo(fileName)' function can execute an arbitrary code injected via the 'content' parameter, which is untrusted. Use the 'console.log' function to print content as it is safer and does not execute any arbitrary code.
• [Medium]Input Validation for the endpoint parameter
  There is no input validation for the 'endpoints' parameter passed to the 'sendAllowedEndpoints' function. An attacker may pass an incorrect or a malformed endpoint, leading to unexpected behavior or a security breach. Validate the input endpoint parameter by performing checks such as checking if it is a valid URL or hostname format.
• [Medium]Verify the contents of the file created
  The code creates a file without verifying its contents to ensure it does not contain any output that may break the file format or allow an attacker to inject malicious code into it. This presents a security risk. Verify the contents of the file created after encoding the endpoint and check that it has the expected format. For instance, if the file should only contain the endpoint, check that there are no additional characters or lines added to the file.
• [Low]Replace 'import * as fs' with 'import { promises as fsPromises } from fs'
  Using 'fs' can lead to unpredictable results and security risks. Using 'fsPromises' is better as it returns promises for all the methods. Replace 'import * as fs' with 'import { promises as fsPromises } from fs', and then modify the code to use the 'Promise' approach instead of the default callback function approach.

src/cleanup.ts

• [High]Do not run child_process.exec or child_process.execSync with user input
  The use of child_process.exec or child_process.execSync with user input can result in command injection vulnerabilities. Instead of using user input as parameters directly in command-line executions, use built-in command handlers, like execFile, spawn or fork in order to ensure that any user input is properly sanitized.
• [Medium]Avoid calling synchronous methods
  Synchronous methods can cause a program to block, making it unresponsive to user input. Prefer asynchronous methods for I/O operations over their synchronous counterparts.
• [Medium]Do not use is-docker library without verifying result
  is-docker library uses system information to detect if a process is running inside a docker container, and can signal false negative or false positive due to being highly dependent on the environment where it is executed. Perform additional checks to confirm whether the process is running inside the Docker container, or exit in case of a failure to detect the container environment.
• [Medium]Remove unused imported modules
  Removing unused modules helps reduce the number of dependencies that need to be loaded, making the application more efficient. Remove all unused modules from the import statements.
• [Low]Avoid returning undefined values in a Promise
  Returning undefined values in a Promise can cause problems when chaining Promises together. It is best to return a consistent value or an error. When returning values in a Promise, ensure that the value is either a consistent value or an error.

src/setup.ts

• [High]Avoid using 'sudo' to execute commands in code
  Using the 'sudo' command in code can grant programs unlimited permissions to execute any command with superuser privileges, which can increase the security risks of the system. Use root user or a user with specific permissions to execute only the required commands, rather than using the 'sudo' command.
• [High]Avoid using template literals with user input directly injected into it
  Using template literals with user input directly injected into them can lead to code injection vulnerabilities, which can allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely. Use parameterized queries or sanitization methods when handling user inputs, so that any malicious code is removed or escaped before execution.
• [Medium]Avoid using synchronous file writing operations
  Using synchronous file writing operations can cause program execution to block the code's flow until the write operation is completed, which can cause performance issues or lock the program to other operations. Use asynchronous write operations instead of synchronous write operations to ensure a better performing program.
• [Medium]Using a weak cryptographic algorithm for JSON serialization
  Using a weak cryptographic algorithm, such as MD5 or SHA1, for JSON serialization can increase security risks, as the resulting hash can be easily broken by attackers. Use stronger cryptographic algorithms, such as SHA256 or SHA512, for JSON serialization to ensure better security.
• [Low]Avoid using string concatenation for shell commands
  String concatenation can lead to command injection vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to execute malicious code remotely. Use string interpolation or parameters to concatenate shell commands rather than simply using + operator.

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