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CodeQL (GitHub Advanced Security)

Threat Assessment Overview​

GitHub CodeQL provides advanced static application security testing (SAST) capabilities to identify security vulnerabilities in source code through semantic code analysis.

Assessment Classification​

  • Assessment Type: Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
  • Approach Used: TBD
  • Status: Not Implemented
  • Date Identified: 2025-10-30
  • Date First Implemented: TBD
  • Date Last Reviewed: 2025-10-30
  • Date Retired: N/A

Coverage Scope​

Target Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js Security Detection: SQL injection, XSS, path traversal, command injection, authentication bypasses Integration: GitHub Actions workflow with automated PR and push analysis

Implementation Status​

Current State: Not implemented GitHub Actions: No CodeQL workflow configuration found Repository: GitHub Advanced Security features not enabled Alternative: SonarCloud provides overlapping SAST coverage

Success Criteria​

TBD

Compensating Controls​

  • SonarCloud static analysis provides comprehensive SAST coverage
  • Manual security code review through pull request process
  • TypeScript strict mode compilation catches type-related vulnerabilities
  • SonarSource Cloud threat assessment (overlapping coverage)
  • GitHub Advanced Security documentation
  • Repository security policy requirements