A static application security testing (SAST) tool for PHP that detects vulnerabilities like XSS through taint analysis.
Progpilot is a static application security testing (SAST) tool specifically built for PHP. It analyzes source code to identify security vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS), by performing taint analysis to trace untrusted data flows. The tool helps developers detect and mitigate security risks early in the development lifecycle.
PHP developers and security engineers who need to integrate security scanning into their CI/CD pipelines or local development workflows. It's also suitable for teams maintaining legacy PHP applications requiring ongoing security assessments.
Progpilot offers a lightweight, customizable alternative to commercial SAST tools, with the flexibility to define application-specific security rules. Its open-source nature and multiple deployment options make it accessible for both individual developers and enterprise teams.
A static analysis tool for security
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Offers multiple deployment methods including PHAR, Docker, Composer, and source builds, as detailed in the Installation section, making it adaptable to diverse development setups.
Supports YAML and JSON configuration files to define custom sources, sinks, sanitizers, and validators, allowing precise adaptation to application-specific security needs.
Can be embedded into PHP projects via its API, enabling seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines or custom tools, as demonstrated in the Library example.
Provides structured results with source names, sink lines, and vulnerability types, aiding in quick identification and remediation of issues.
Achieving accurate results requires extensive customization, and the documentation is fragmented across multiple pages (e.g., SPECIFY_ANALYSIS.md, CUSTOM_ANALYSIS.md), which can be daunting for new users.
Exclusively targets PHP, making it unsuitable for projects with mixed-language codebases or those transitioning to other technologies.
Like many static analysis tools, it may generate false positives unless meticulously configured, necessitating additional tuning effort to reduce noise.