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Testing & QualityHelp identify vulnerabilities so that they can be corrected before the software is released in order to prevent exploitation.
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Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements
High-Level Description
Practice Group: Produce Well-Secured Software (PW) Framework: NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1
Help identify vulnerabilities so that they can be corrected before the software is released in order to prevent exploitation. Using automated methods lowers the effort and resources needed to detect vulnerabilities and improves traceability and repeatability. Executable code includes binaries, directly executed bytecode and source code, and any other form of code that an organization deems executable.
What to Check
- Verify Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements is integrated into SDLC
- Review CI/CD pipeline for Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) implementation
- Confirm automated tooling supports this practice
How to Test
Step 1: Review SDLC Documentation
Examine development lifecycle documentation for evidence of Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) practice implementation.
Step 2: Verify Tooling
# Check CI/CD pipeline configuration
# Verify security tools are integrated
# Example: Check for SAST/DAST in pipeline
grep -r "security\|scan\|sast\|dast" .github/workflows/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "security\|scan" Jenkinsfile 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Assess Developer Awareness
Verify development team understands and follows Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements practice.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| github-security-mcp | Check repository security settings | github_security_* tools |
| Manual Review | SDLC process review | Documentation and interviews |
Remediation Guide
Implement Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements in the software development lifecycle:
Help identify vulnerabilities so that they can be corrected before the software is released in order to prevent exploitation. Using automated methods lowers the effort and resources needed to detect vulnerabilities and improves traceability and repeatability. Executable code includes binaries, directly executed bytecode and source code, and any other form of code that an organization deems executable.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements (PW.8) Test Executable Code to Identify Vulnerabilities and Verify Compliance with Security Requirements not implemented | Medium | Secure Development - Produce Well-Secured Software |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation |
References
Checklist
- Practice documented in SDLC policy
- Tooling configured and operational
- Development team trained
- Evidence of consistent application
- Periodic review scheduled