Overview

SecurityLens is an open-source security analysis platform designed to make vulnerability discovery accessible to developers, security researchers, and students. Built with education in mind, it provides comprehensive static code analysis with detailed explanations for each vulnerability type.

The platform currently detects 32 different vulnerability types across multiple severity levels, from informational findings to critical security flaws. Each detection includes detailed explanations, remediation guidance, and links to relevant security resources.

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Key Features

Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection

SecurityLens scans for a wide range of security vulnerabilities including:

Critical Vulnerabilities: SQL Injection, Command Injection, Authentication Bypass
High-Risk Issues: XSS, Path Traversal, SSRF, Session Fixation
Medium-Risk Findings: Information Disclosure, Insecure Configuration
Best Practice Violations: Weak Cryptography, Outdated Dependencies

Educational Focus

Each vulnerability detection includes:

Detailed Description: What the vulnerability is and why it matters
Impact Analysis: Potential consequences if exploited
Remediation Guidance: Step-by-step fixes and best practices
Code Examples: Secure coding patterns to prevent recurrence

Advanced Filtering

Filter results by severity level (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
Filter by vulnerability type or category
Filter by affected file or code section
Export results in multiple formats

Detected Vulnerabilities

SecurityLens currently detects 32 vulnerability types mapped to Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) standards:

Vulnerability	Severity	CWE	Description
Dangerous Code Execution	CRITICAL	CWE-95	Code execution via `eval()` or Function constructor
Command Injection	CRITICAL	CWE-77	Potential command injection vulnerability
Authentication Bypass	CRITICAL	CWE-306	Missing or bypassable authentication
SQL Injection	CRITICAL	CWE-89	Potential SQL injection vulnerability
NoSQL Injection	CRITICAL	CWE-943	Potential NoSQL injection vulnerability
Cross-site Scripting (XSS)	HIGH	CWE-79	Cross-site scripting vulnerability
Path Traversal	HIGH	CWE-23	Potential path traversal vulnerability
SSRF	CRITICAL	CWE-918	Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability

View complete vulnerability list →

Technical Architecture

Backend Stack

Python 3.9+: Core application logic
Flask: Web framework and API endpoints
Static Analysis Engine: Custom pattern matching and AST parsing
SQLite: Lightweight database for results storage

Frontend Stack

Vue.js 3: Reactive user interface
Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
Chart.js: Data visualization for results
Prism.js: Syntax highlighting for code samples

Security Features

No Code Storage: Code is analyzed in-memory only
Client-Side Processing: Option for browser-based analysis
Privacy-First: No tracking or data collection
Secure Headers: HTTPS, CSP, and security headers enabled

Use Cases

For Developers

Code Review Automation: Integrate into development workflow
Security Training: Learn to identify and fix vulnerabilities
CI/CD Integration: Automated security scanning in pipelines

For Security Teams

Vulnerability Assessment: Rapid identification of security issues
Penetration Testing: Initial reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery
Security Audits: Comprehensive code security reviews

For Educators

Security Education: Teach secure coding practices
Hands-on Learning: Interactive vulnerability discovery
Research Platform: Analyze security patterns and trends

API Documentation

SecurityLens provides a RESTful API for integration with external tools:

# Analyze code via API
curl -X POST https://securitylens.io/api/analyze \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code": "your-code-here", "language": "javascript"}'

# Get vulnerability details
curl https://securitylens.io/api/vulnerabilities/sql-injection

# Export results
curl https://securitylens.io/api/results/export?format=json

Roadmap

Phase 1 (Current) ✅

Basic vulnerability scanning
Web-based interface
32+ vulnerability types
Educational resources

Phase 2 (In Progress) 🚧

Binary analysis capabilities
API integration for CI/CD
Custom rule creation
Team collaboration features

Phase 3 (Planned) 📋

Machine learning-based detection
Integration with popular IDEs
Advanced reporting and analytics
Enterprise features and support

Contributing

SecurityLens is open source and welcomes contributions! Here’s how to get involved:

Development Setup

# Fork and clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/SecurityLens.git
cd SecurityLens

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

# Run tests
python -m pytest tests/

# Start development server
python app.py --debug

Ways to Contribute

Bug Reports: Found an issue? Report it on GitHub
Feature Requests: Ideas for new features or improvements
Code Contributions: Submit pull requests for fixes or features
Documentation: Help improve guides and documentation
Vulnerability Patterns: Add new detection patterns

License & Support

SecurityLens is released under the MIT License, making it free for both personal and commercial use.

Community Support: GitHub Issues and Discussions
Documentation: Comprehensive guides at docs.securitylens.io
Updates: Follow @SecurityLens for updates

SecurityLens is committed to making security analysis accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a developer learning secure coding practices or a security professional conducting assessments, SecurityLens provides the tools you need to identify and fix vulnerabilities.