OpenRefactory publishes datasheets to support developers using open-source components by providing the most up-to-date information on best practices and newly discovered security and reliability vulnerabilities.
Our Latest Datasheet
Auditing Apache Overflow
This datasheet provides an in-depth analysis of security vulnerabilities discovered during the auditing of Apache Airflow as part of the Project Clean Beach initiative. Highlighting unique signals undetectable by standard Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools, this report focuses on critical issues such as weak cryptography, improper method calls, and security misconfigurations. It also details collaborative efforts between Airflow maintainers and dependency authors to address and fix these vulnerabilities.
About this Datasheet
What’s Inside?
- Unique Signals: Learn how Project Clean Beach identified 16 previously undetected bugs that traditional tools missed.
- Collaborative Fixes: Explore how maintainers worked together to address vulnerabilities in 16 critical dependencies.
- Industry Recognition: Discover how this work was featured in the keynote of the Apache Airflow Summit 2024.
Why Read This?
If you rely on open-source tools like Apache Airflow, understanding hidden vulnerabilities and how to fix them is crucial. This data sheet provides a unique perspective on improving security that standard audits can’t deliver. Learn how to protect your systems, reduce risks, and collaborate effectively with maintainers to ensure long-term software reliability.
Explore the future of secure audits with Project Clean Beach.
Our Datasheet
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Our datasheet series aims to provide a detailed and evolving perspective on security and reliability vulnerabilities within software ecosystems, offering insights derived from extensive scans and statistical analysis. Each edition delivers a clear view of how issues are identified, categorized, and resolved over time.
With a focus on key metrics and trends, this datasheet presents actionable insights into emerging vulnerabilities and their mitigation. It serves as a valuable resource for developers and security professionals to monitor changes, understand patterns, and make strategic decisions to enhance software reliability and security.
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Trustworthiness of Audits
Project Clean Beach sets a new standard in audit trustworthiness, with over 3,600 security audits in a year and just one missed bug. Unlike others, it boldly shares details of its rare misses, showcasing a commitment to transparency and improvement. By tackling vulnerabilities across 55 bug categories and refining its processes, the project proves that excellence and honesty go hand in hand.
Project Clean Beach
Proactively fix flaws in open source code before the bad guys find them
