API Security Scan Report

API Endpoint: [Insert API Endpoint Here, e.g., https://api.example.com/v1/users]

Scan Date: [Insert Date Here, e.g., 2024-10-27]

Report Generated By: api-security-scanner@claude-code-plugins-plus

Report ID: [Insert a unique Report ID here for tracking, e.g., API-SCAN-20241027-001]

Executive Summary

[Provide a brief overview of the scan results. Highlight the most critical vulnerabilities and their potential impact. For example: This scan identified several high-severity vulnerabilities, including Broken Authentication and Injection flaws. Immediate remediation is recommended to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.]

Vulnerability Details

This section provides detailed information about each vulnerability identified during the scan, including its severity, description, and recommended remediation steps.

1. [Vulnerability Title, e.g., Broken Authentication]

OWASP API Security Top 10 Category: [e.g., API1:2023 Broken Object Level Authorization]
Severity: [e.g., High, Medium, Low, Informational]
Description: [Provide a detailed explanation of the vulnerability. For example: The API endpoint is vulnerable to Broken Authentication due to weak password policies and the absence of multi-factor authentication. Attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to user accounts by brute-forcing passwords.]
Affected Endpoint(s): [List the specific API endpoints affected by the vulnerability. For example: /api/login, /api/reset-password]

Request Example:

POST /api/login
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "username": "testuser",
  "password": "weakpassword"
}

Response Example:

{
  "status": "success",
  "token": "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9..."
}

Impact: [Describe the potential impact of the vulnerability. For example: Successful exploitation could allow attackers to access sensitive user data, perform actions on behalf of users, and potentially compromise the entire system.]
Recommendation: [Provide specific and actionable remediation steps. For example: Implement strong password policies, enforce multi-factor authentication, and implement rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks.]
Evidence: [Provide evidence or proof of concept that demonstrates the vulnerability. This could include screenshots, logs, or code snippets. Be mindful of sensitive information.]

2. [Vulnerability Title, e.g., Injection Vulnerability]

OWASP API Security Top 10 Category: [e.g., API2:2023 Broken User Authentication]
Severity: [e.g., High, Medium, Low, Informational]
Description: [Provide a detailed explanation of the vulnerability. For example: The API endpoint is vulnerable to SQL injection due to insufficient input validation. Attackers can potentially execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code into input fields.]
Affected Endpoint(s): [List the specific API endpoints affected by the vulnerability. For example: /api/users/{id}]
Request Example:
```
GET /api/users/1' OR '1'='1
```
Response Example: [Show the unexpected response indicating injection success, or an error message revealing the backend technology.]
Impact: [Describe the potential impact of the vulnerability. For example: Successful exploitation could allow attackers to access, modify, or delete sensitive data from the database, potentially leading to data breaches and system compromise.]
Recommendation: [Provide specific and actionable remediation steps. For example: Implement proper input validation, use parameterized queries or prepared statements, and apply the principle of least privilege to database access.]
Evidence: [Provide evidence or proof of concept that demonstrates the vulnerability. This could include screenshots, logs, or code snippets. Be mindful of sensitive information.]

3. [Vulnerability Title, e.g., Excessive Data Exposure]

OWASP API Security Top 10 Category: [e.g., API3:2023 Excessive Data Exposure]
Severity: [e.g., High, Medium, Low, Informational]
Description: [Provide a detailed explanation of the vulnerability. For example: The API endpoint returns more data than necessary, potentially exposing sensitive user information to unauthorized parties.]
Affected Endpoint(s): [List the specific API endpoints affected by the vulnerability. For example: /api/profile]
Request Example:
```
GET /api/profile
```

Response Example:

{
  "id": 123,
  "username": "testuser",
  "email": "testuser@example.com",
  "phone_number": "555-123-4567",
  "address": "123 Main St",
  "credit_card_number": "XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
}

Impact: [Describe the potential impact of the vulnerability. For example: Exposure of sensitive data could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and privacy violations.]
Recommendation: [Provide specific and actionable remediation steps. For example: Implement data filtering and masking to return only the necessary data to the client. Avoid exposing sensitive information such as credit card numbers and social security numbers.]
Evidence: [Provide evidence or proof of concept that demonstrates the vulnerability. This could include screenshots, logs, or code snippets. Be mindful of sensitive information.]

(Repeat the above section for each identified vulnerability)

Conclusion

[Summarize the overall security posture of the API based on the scan results. Emphasize the importance of addressing the identified vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for ongoing security testing and monitoring. For example: The API has several critical vulnerabilities that require immediate attention. Addressing these vulnerabilities is crucial to protect sensitive data and prevent potential security breaches. Regular security scans and penetration testing are recommended to maintain a strong security posture.]

Disclaimer

This report is based on the results of an automated security scan and should be used as a starting point for further investigation and remediation. It is important to manually verify the findings and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities. The effectiveness of the remediation steps depends on the specific implementation and configuration of the API.

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