Static Code Review of A Next.JS SaaS Boilerplate
In this project I am reviewing a popular Next.js boilerplate to gain a deeper understanding of SaaS application from a cybersecurity analyst’s perspective.
In this project I am reviewing a popular Next.js boilerplate to gain a deeper understanding of SaaS application from a cybersecurity analyst’s perspective.
I've completed a dependency vulnerability assessment of the highest risk dependencies in the project.json file, reported the findings and outline the next steps.
Tools used: Visual Studio Code, npm audit and Github.
Next I intend to map my audit findings to CVE numbers via the MITRE database and CVSS severity scores via NIST to great understand their risks and remediation.
I will calculate the potential business impact for the highest-risk dependencies, including their single loss expectancy (SLE) and annual loss expectancy (ALE).
After assessing the risks and quantifying their potential business impact, I will evaluate appropriate remediation strategies for the highest-risk dependencies.
My findings will be documented to show which fixes are safe to apply, what breaks and the overall impact on the application’s security posture.
Finally, I will perform a static code review to identify unsafe patterns, insecure practices and potential exposures in the boilerplate’s code.
Once the review is complete, I will reach out to the founder to share my findings and provide guidance on updates that can make the boilerplate more secure for their customers.
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