# ClipSense Security Audit - Complete Documentation
## Table of Contents
1. [Executive Summary](#executive-summary)
2. [Quick Reference](#quick-reference)
3. [Full Audit Report](#full-audit-report)
4. [How to Use These Documents](#how-to-use-these-documents)
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## Executive Summary
**Project:** ClipSense MCP Server (Node.js/TypeScript)
**Assessment Date:** December 5, 2025
**Total Findings:** 11 issues
### Risk Distribution
- CRITICAL: 2
- HIGH: 3
- MEDIUM: 4
- LOW: 2
### Key Findings
1. **CRITICAL** - Exposed API Key: `cs_sk_pNQhgId_0X8P-gt010CkRfZ4cgVVAejH9JQj_LpPmYg`
- Found in: test_api.py, test_video_analysis.py, reset_usage_direct.py
- Action: ROTATE IMMEDIATELY
2. **CRITICAL** - Database Credentials Exposure
- Found in: reset_usage_direct.py
- Risk: Direct database access via plaintext URL
3. **HIGH** - Path Traversal Vulnerability
- Location: src/client.ts (lines 32-40)
- Risk: Can read system files like /etc/passwd, ~/.ssh/id_rsa
4. **HIGH** - Unrestricted File Upload
- Location: src/client.ts (lines 135-144)
- Risk: Non-video files can be uploaded as videos
5. **HIGH** - No Input Validation
- Location: src/client.ts, src/index.ts
- Risk: Prompt injection vulnerability
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## Quick Reference
See **SECURITY_FINDINGS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** for:
- Findings organized by OWASP category
- Findings organized by file
- One-liner fixes for each issue
- Pre-commit hook examples
- Testing procedures
- Verification checklist
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## Full Audit Report
See **SECURITY_AUDIT_REPORT.md** for:
- Detailed descriptions of each finding
- OWASP categorization
- Impact analysis
- Proof of concepts
- Comprehensive remediation guidance
- Code examples for all fixes
- Security best practices assessment
- Remediation timeline and priorities
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## How to Use These Documents
### For Developers
1. Start with **SECURITY_FINDINGS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md**
2. Look up your file in the "Findings by File" section
3. Apply the one-liner fixes
4. Run the verification checklist
### For Security Teams
1. Read **SECURITY_AUDIT_REPORT.md** for full details
2. Use the findings table for reporting
3. Review the recommended tools section
4. Create tickets for each finding
### For DevOps/Platform Teams
1. Check **SECURITY_FINDINGS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** - "Recommended Tools"
2. Set up pre-commit hooks (provided)
3. Configure CI/CD security scanning
4. Implement audit logging recommendations
### For Management
1. Read this index and executive summary
2. Review the "Remediation Timeline" in the quick reference
3. Focus on CRITICAL findings (Week 1)
4. Track progress via the verification checklist
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## Action Priority
### IMMEDIATE (24-48 hours)
- [ ] Rotate exposed API key: `cs_sk_pNQhgId_0X8P-gt010CkRfZ4cgVVAejH9JQj_LpPmYg`
- [ ] Remove hardcoded credentials from repository
- [ ] Scan git history for exposed secrets
### WEEK 1
- [ ] Remove all hardcoded API keys from code
- [ ] Remove database URLs from code
- [ ] Implement path validation in client.ts
### WEEK 2-3
- [ ] Add file type validation with magic bytes
- [ ] Implement input validation with Zod schemas
- [ ] Secure credential storage (keychain)
- [ ] Sanitize error messages
### WEEK 4
- [ ] Implement rate limiting
- [ ] Add HTTPS security configuration
- [ ] Implement audit logging
- [ ] Set up pre-commit hooks
### ONGOING
- [ ] Regular npm audit checks
- [ ] Dependency updates
- [ ] Security testing in CI/CD
- [ ] Code review for security issues
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## Key Metrics
### Issues by Category
| Category | Count | Priority |
|----------|-------|----------|
| Cryptographic Failures (A02) | 4 | CRITICAL |
| Broken Access Control (A01) | 2 | HIGH |
| Injection (A03) | 1 | HIGH |
| Insecure Deserialization (A04) | 2 | MEDIUM |
| Logging Failures (A09) | 1 | LOW |
### Issues by Severity
| Severity | Count | Est. Fix Time |
|----------|-------|---------------|
| CRITICAL | 2 | 1-2 hours |
| HIGH | 3 | 4-8 hours |
| MEDIUM | 4 | 8-16 hours |
| LOW | 2 | 4-6 hours |
### Issues by Fix Complexity
| Complexity | Count |
|-----------|-------|
| Low (< 30 min) | 4 |
| Medium (30-120 min) | 5 |
| High (> 120 min) | 2 |
**Total Estimated Remediation Time: 24-48 hours**
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## Files Included
1. **SECURITY_AUDIT_INDEX.md** (this file)
- Navigation guide
- Quick overview
- Action items
2. **SECURITY_AUDIT_REPORT.md**
- Full detailed findings
- Code examples
- Remediation guidance
- Security best practices
3. **SECURITY_FINDINGS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md**
- Quick lookup table
- One-liner fixes
- Testing procedures
- Verification checklist
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## Affected Files
| File | Issues | Severity |
|------|--------|----------|
| test_api.py | 1 (hardcoded key) | CRITICAL |
| test_video_analysis.py | 1 (hardcoded key) | CRITICAL |
| test_video_2.py | 1 (hardcoded key) | CRITICAL |
| test_video_3.py | 1 (hardcoded key) | CRITICAL |
| reset_usage_direct.py | 1 (DB+key exposure) | CRITICAL |
| src/client.ts | 5 (path traversal, file type, rate limit, logging, HTTPS) | HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW |
| src/auth.ts | 1 (plaintext storage) | MEDIUM |
| src/index.ts | 2 (input validation, error sanitization) | HIGH/MEDIUM |
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## Remediation Tracking
Use this to track progress:
```markdown
## Week 1 - CRITICAL Issues
- [ ] Rotate API key (2025-12-06)
- [ ] Remove hardcoded keys (2025-12-06)
- [ ] Clean git history (2025-12-07)
## Week 2-3 - HIGH Issues
- [ ] Path traversal fix (2025-12-13)
- [ ] File validation (2025-12-14)
- [ ] Input validation (2025-12-15)
## Week 3-4 - MEDIUM Issues
- [ ] Credential storage (2025-12-20)
- [ ] Error sanitization (2025-12-21)
- [ ] Rate limiting (2025-12-22)
## Ongoing - LOW Issues
- [ ] HTTPS config (2025-12-27)
- [ ] Audit logging (2025-12-28)
- [ ] Pre-commit hooks (2025-12-29)
```
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## Contact & Escalation
For questions about specific findings:
1. Check the full report first
2. Review the quick reference guide
3. Contact security team
4. Schedule security review meeting
For exposures/incidents:
1. Immediately notify security team
2. Rotate affected credentials
3. Check git history for exposure timeline
4. Notify affected users if necessary
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## Compliance Notes
This audit addresses:
- OWASP Top 10 2021
- CWE Top 25
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Node.js Security Best Practices
**Not Covered by This Audit:**
- Backend API security (separate assessment needed)
- Infrastructure/deployment security
- Third-party dependency deep-dive (use npm audit for updates)
- Penetration testing
- Business logic validation
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## Next Steps
1. Review all three documents in this audit package
2. Assign remediation tasks to team members
3. Create tracking tickets in your issue system
4. Begin with CRITICAL issues immediately
5. Implement prevention measures (pre-commit hooks)
6. Schedule follow-up security review after remediation
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## Document Versions
- v1.0 - Initial comprehensive audit (Dec 5, 2025)
- Audit Scope: ClipSense MCP Server (TypeScript/Node.js Client)
- Assessor: Security Audit Tool
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
