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Supporting secure programming in web applications through interactive static analysis
Jun Zhu1, Jing Xie1, Heather Richter Lipford1
1Department of Software and Information Systems, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA.
Journal of Advanced Research
|February 17, 2015
Summary
Interactive static analysis tools help developers prevent software vulnerabilities by integrating security checks directly into their coding environment. This approach requires no special training, making secure programming more accessible.
Area of Science:
- Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
Background:
- Software vulnerabilities are frequently caused by developers not following secure coding practices.
- Existing static analysis tools require specialized training for rule customization, limiting their adoption.
- Knowledgeable developers often introduce vulnerabilities due to lapses in secure programming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an interactive static analysis approach for in-situ secure programming support.
- To integrate static analysis directly into the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for seamless vulnerability detection.
- To reduce the need for specialized training in secure coding practices.
Main Methods:
- Developed a prototype interactive static analysis tool as a plug-in for the Eclipse IDE.
- Focused on providing real-time, in-situ secure programming assistance during code construction.
- Evaluated the tool's effectiveness in detecting vulnerabilities without requiring application-specific rule customization.
Main Results:
- The prototype successfully detected multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in a large open-source project.
- The interactive approach demonstrated effectiveness in identifying security flaws during development.
- False positives were observed to be limited to a very small subset of use cases.
Conclusions:
- Interactive static analysis offers a practical solution to enhance secure programming practices.
- Integrating security support into IDEs can significantly aid developers in preventing vulnerabilities.
- The developed tool shows promise for widespread adoption due to its ease of use and effectiveness.
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