use crate::models::*;
use serde::Serialize;
use std::collections::HashMap;
pub struct RootCauseAnalyzer;
impl RootCauseAnalyzer {
pub fn analyze_vulnerability(&self, cve: &CVE) -> RootCauseAnalysis {
RootCauseAnalysis {
primary_cause: self.identify_primary_cause(cve),
contributing_factors: self.identify_contributing_factors(cve),
architectural_flaws: self.analyze_architecture(cve),
development_process_issues: self.analyze_development_process(cve),
prevention_recommendations: self.generate_prevention_recommendations(cve),
}
}
fn identify_primary_cause(&self, cve: &CVE) -> PrimaryCause {
if let Some(cvss) = &cve.cvss {
let vector = &cvss.vector_string;
if vector.contains("I:H") && vector.contains("C:H") && vector.contains("AV:N") {
if vector.contains("AC:L") && vector.contains("PR:N") && vector.contains("UI:N") {
return PrimaryCause::RemoteCodeExecution;
}
}
if vector.contains("C:H") && vector.contains("I:H") && vector.contains("AC:L") {
if self.description_indicates_sql_injection(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::SqlInjection;
}
}
if vector.contains("C:L") && vector.contains("I:L") && vector.contains("S:C") {
if self.description_indicates_xss(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::CrossSiteScripting;
}
}
if vector.contains("A:H") && vector.contains("AC:L") {
if self.description_indicates_buffer_overflow(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::BufferOverflow;
}
}
if vector.contains("C:H") && vector.contains("AV:N") {
if self.description_indicates_path_traversal(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::PathTraversal;
}
}
if vector.contains("C:H") && vector.contains("PR:N") {
if self.description_indicates_auth_bypass(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::AuthenticationBypass;
}
}
if vector.contains("UI:R") && vector.contains("C:L") && vector.contains("I:L") {
if self.description_indicates_csrf(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::CrossSiteRequestForgery;
}
}
if vector.contains("I:H") && vector.contains("C:H") {
if self.description_indicates_deserialization(&cve.description) {
return PrimaryCause::InsecureDeserialization;
}
}
}
match (&cve.exploitability.attack_vector, &cve.exploitability.privileges_required) {
(AttackVector::Network, PrivilegesRequired::None) => {
if cve.exploitability.complexity == ExploitComplexity::Low {
PrimaryCause::RemoteCodeExecution
} else {
PrimaryCause::InputValidation
}
},
(AttackVector::Network, _) => PrimaryCause::AuthenticationBypass,
(AttackVector::Local, _) => PrimaryCause::PrivilegeEscalation,
(AttackVector::Adjacent, _) => PrimaryCause::NetworkPropagation,
(AttackVector::Physical, _) => PrimaryCause::PhysicalAccess,
}
}
fn description_indicates_sql_injection(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["sql injection", "sql query", "database query", "execute arbitrary sql"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn description_indicates_xss(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["cross site scripting", "xss", "script injection", "javascript execution"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn description_indicates_buffer_overflow(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["buffer overflow", "memory corruption", "stack overflow", "heap overflow"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn description_indicates_path_traversal(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["path traversal", "directory traversal", "file inclusion", "../"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn description_indicates_auth_bypass(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["authentication bypass", "authorization bypass", "access control", "privilege escalation"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn description_indicates_csrf(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["csrf", "cross-site request forgery", "request forgery"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn description_indicates_deserialization(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["deserialization", "object deserialization", "unsafe deserialization"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn identify_contributing_factors(&self, cve: &CVE) -> Vec<ContributingFactor> {
let mut factors = Vec::new();
let mut factor_weights = HashMap::new();
match cve.exploitability.complexity {
ExploitComplexity::Low => {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::PoorSecurityDesign, 3);
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::InadequateTesting, 2);
}
ExploitComplexity::High => {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::InadequateTesting, 3);
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::LackOfDefenseInDepth, 2);
}
}
if !cve.exploitability.user_interaction {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::LackOfDefenseInDepth, 3);
} else {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::SocialEngineering, 2);
}
if let Some(cvss) = &cve.cvss {
if cvss.base_score >= 9.0 {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::OutdatedDependencies, 3);
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::InadequateArchitecture, 3);
} else if cvss.base_score >= 7.0 {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::PoorSecurityDesign, 2);
}
if cvss.vector_string.contains("AV:N") {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::ExposedServices, 3);
}
if cvss.vector_string.contains("PR:N") {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::WeakAccessControl, 3);
}
if cvss.vector_string.contains("UI:N") {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::LackOfUserAwareness, 2);
}
}
if !cve.vulnerable_configurations.is_empty() {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::ConfigurationError, 3);
if cve.vulnerable_configurations.len() > 5 {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::InadequateConfigurationManagement, 3);
}
}
let reference_count = cve.references.len();
if reference_count > 10 {
factor_weights.insert(ContributingFactor::WellKnownVulnerability, 2);
}
let mut weighted_factors: Vec<(ContributingFactor, i32)> = factor_weights.into_iter().collect();
weighted_factors.sort_by(|a, b| b.1.cmp(&a.1));
let factor_count = weighted_factors.len().min(5).max(2);
for (factor, _) in weighted_factors.into_iter().take(factor_count) {
factors.push(factor);
}
if factors.is_empty() {
factors.push(ContributingFactor::PoorSecurityDesign);
}
factors
}
fn analyze_architecture(&self, cve: &CVE) -> Vec<ArchitecturalFlaw> {
let mut flaws = Vec::new();
let config_count = cve.vulnerable_configurations.len();
if config_count > 0 {
let impact_description = if config_count == 1 {
"Single vulnerable configuration identified".to_string()
} else {
format!("{} vulnerable configurations identified, indicating widespread exposure", config_count)
};
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::TrustBoundaryViolation,
description: impact_description,
impact_level: if config_count > 5 {
ImpactLevel::Critical
} else if config_count > 2 {
ImpactLevel::High
} else {
ImpactLevel::Medium
},
});
}
match &cve.exploitability.attack_vector {
AttackVector::Network => {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::InsecureCommunication,
description: "Network-based attack vector indicates potential for remote exploitation across network boundaries".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::Critical,
});
if self.description_indicates_web_vuln(&cve.description) {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::WebApplicationSecurity,
description: "Web application vulnerability exposes front-end and back-end integration points".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::High,
});
}
},
AttackVector::Adjacent => {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::WeakAccessControl,
description: "Adjacent network attack vector suggests inadequate network segmentation".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::High,
});
},
AttackVector::Local => {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::PoorIsolation,
description: "Local attack vector indicates insufficient process and user isolation".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::Medium,
});
},
AttackVector::Physical => {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::PhysicalSecurity,
description: "Physical attack vector indicates inadequate physical security controls".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::Medium,
});
},
}
if cve.exploitability.privileges_required != PrivilegesRequired::None {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::PrivilegeSeparation,
description: "Privilege requirements indicate potential for privilege escalation chains".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::High,
});
}
if let Some(cvss) = &cve.cvss {
if cvss.vector_string.contains("S:C") {
flaws.push(ArchitecturalFlaw {
category: ArchitectureCategory::ScopeControl,
description: "Changed scope indicates vulnerability can affect other components beyond the vulnerable one".to_string(),
impact_level: ImpactLevel::High,
});
}
}
flaws
}
fn description_indicates_web_vuln(&self, description: &str) -> bool {
let indicators = ["web application", "http", "html", "javascript", "browser", "web server"];
indicators.iter().any(|&indicator|
description.to_lowercase().contains(indicator)
)
}
fn analyze_development_process(&self, cve: &CVE) -> Vec<ProcessIssue> {
let mut issues = Vec::new();
let days_between = (cve.lastModifiedDate - cve.publishedDate).num_days();
if days_between > 730 {
issues.push(ProcessIssue {
category: ProcessCategory::PatchManagement,
description: format!("Significant delay ({days_between} days) between initial publication and last modification, indicating slow vulnerability response", days_between = days_between),
recommendation: "Implement faster vulnerability triage and patch deployment procedures with SLA tracking".to_string(),
});
} else if days_between > 365 {
issues.push(ProcessIssue {
category: ProcessCategory::PatchManagement,
description: format!("Moderate delay ({days_between} days) in addressing vulnerability updates", days_between = days_between),
recommendation: "Establish regular vulnerability review cycles and automated patch management".to_string(),
});
}
if let Some(cvss) = &cve.cvss {
if cvss.base_score >= 9.0 {
issues.push(ProcessIssue {
category: ProcessCategory::ThreatModeling,
description: "Critical vulnerability indicates fundamental design flaws were not caught during threat modeling".to_string(),
recommendation: "Integrate comprehensive threat modeling into architecture review processes".to_string(),
});
} else if cvss.base_score >= 7.0 {
issues.push(ProcessIssue {
category: ProcessCategory::CodeReview,
description: "High-severity vulnerability suggests insufficient security-focused code review practices".to_string(),
recommendation: "Implement mandatory security code reviews and automated static analysis tools".to_string(),
});
}
}
if cve.references.len() > 15 {
issues.push(ProcessIssue {
category: ProcessCategory::SecurityAwareness,
description: "Extensive documentation and references suggest this is a well-known vulnerability that should have been prevented".to_string(),
recommendation: "Improve developer security training and establish secure coding standards".to_string(),
});
}
issues.push(ProcessIssue {
category: ProcessCategory::SecurityTesting,
description: "Vulnerability indicates gaps in automated and manual security testing coverage".to_string(),
recommendation: "Expand security testing to include dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and dependency scanning".to_string(),
});
issues
}
fn generate_prevention_recommendations(&self, cve: &CVE) -> Vec<PreventionRecommendation> {
let mut recommendations = Vec::new();
if let Some(cvss) = &cve.cvss {
let priority = if cvss.base_score >= 9.0 {
Priority::Critical
} else if cvss.base_score >= 7.0 {
Priority::High
} else if cvss.base_score >= 4.0 {
Priority::Medium
} else {
Priority::Low
};
let severity_context = if cvss.base_score >= 9.0 {
"critical"
} else if cvss.base_score >= 7.0 {
"high"
} else if cvss.base_score >= 4.0 {
"medium"
} else {
"low"
};
match self.identify_primary_cause(cve) {
PrimaryCause::SqlInjection => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::SecureCoding,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement parameterized queries and input validation to prevent SQL injection in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Use prepared statements with parameterized queries. Validate and sanitize all user inputs. Employ ORM frameworks with built-in protection.".to_string(),
});
},
PrimaryCause::CrossSiteScripting => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::SecureCoding,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement context-aware output encoding to prevent XSS in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Use contextual output encoding libraries. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP). Validate and sanitize user inputs.".to_string(),
});
},
PrimaryCause::BufferOverflow => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::SecureCoding,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement memory-safe programming practices to prevent buffer overflows in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Use memory-safe languages when possible. Implement stack canaries, ASLR, and DEP. Perform bounds checking on all buffer operations.".to_string(),
});
},
PrimaryCause::PathTraversal => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::SecureCoding,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement path canonicalization and access controls to prevent path traversal in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Canonicalize file paths before processing. Implement strict allowlists for accessible files. Validate file paths against expected directories.".to_string(),
});
},
PrimaryCause::AuthenticationBypass => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::AccessControl,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement robust authentication and session management to prevent bypass in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Use strong authentication mechanisms. Implement proper session management. Enforce access controls at every layer.".to_string(),
});
},
PrimaryCause::CrossSiteRequestForgery => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::WebSecurity,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement anti-CSRF tokens and same-site cookies to prevent CSRF in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Use synchronized tokens pattern. Implement same-site cookie attributes. Validate referrer headers for additional protection.".to_string(),
});
},
PrimaryCause::InsecureDeserialization => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::SecureCoding,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Avoid deserializing untrusted data or implement signing/integrity checks in {}-severity contexts", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Never deserialize untrusted data. Use safe serialization formats. Implement digital signatures for serialized data.".to_string(),
});
},
_ => {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::SecureCoding,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization appropriate for {}-severity vulnerabilities", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Use allow-list validation for all user-controlled inputs. Implement proper output encoding. Apply defense-in-depth principles.".to_string(),
});
}
}
if cvss.vector_string.contains("AV:N") {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::NetworkSecurity,
priority: priority.clone(),
description: format!("Implement network segmentation and access controls appropriate for {}-severity network vulnerabilities", severity_context).to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Deploy firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and network microsegmentation. Implement zero-trust network architecture.".to_string(),
});
}
if cvss.base_score >= 7.0 {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::Monitoring,
priority: Priority::High,
description: "Enhance monitoring and alerting for exploitation attempts of high-severity vulnerabilities".to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Implement log analysis with SIEM tools. Set up real-time alerts for suspicious activities. Conduct regular security audits.".to_string(),
});
}
if cvss.vector_string.contains("PR:N") {
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::ArchitectureHardening,
priority: Priority::High,
description: "Implement defense-in-depth controls to protect against unauthenticated attacks".to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Layer security controls throughout the architecture. Implement multi-factor authentication. Use application-level firewalls.".to_string(),
});
}
}
recommendations.push(PreventionRecommendation {
category: PreventionCategory::ProcessImprovement,
priority: Priority::Medium,
description: "Establish comprehensive security development lifecycle (SDL) practices".to_string(),
implementation_guide: "Integrate security into every phase of development. Conduct regular threat modeling. Implement security champions program.".to_string(),
});
recommendations
}
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub struct RootCauseAnalysis {
pub primary_cause: PrimaryCause,
pub contributing_factors: Vec<ContributingFactor>,
pub architectural_flaws: Vec<ArchitecturalFlaw>,
pub development_process_issues: Vec<ProcessIssue>,
pub prevention_recommendations: Vec<PreventionRecommendation>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub enum PrimaryCause {
BufferOverflow,
SqlInjection,
CrossSiteScripting,
InputValidation,
AuthenticationBypass,
AuthorizationFailure,
PrivilegeEscalation,
CrossSiteRequestForgery,
InsecureDeserialization,
RemoteCodeExecution,
NetworkPropagation,
RaceCondition,
CryptographicWeakness,
ConfigurationError,
PathTraversal,
PhysicalAccess,
Unknown,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
pub enum ContributingFactor {
PoorSecurityDesign,
InadequateTesting,
LackOfDefenseInDepth,
OutdatedDependencies,
InsufficientMonitoring,
ConfigurationError,
ExposedServices,
WeakAccessControl,
SocialEngineering,
LackOfUserAwareness,
InadequateArchitecture,
WellKnownVulnerability,
InadequateConfigurationManagement,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub struct ArchitecturalFlaw {
pub category: ArchitectureCategory,
pub description: String,
pub impact_level: ImpactLevel,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub enum ArchitectureCategory {
TrustBoundaryViolation,
InsecureCommunication,
WeakAccessControl,
PoorIsolation,
WebApplicationSecurity,
PrivilegeSeparation,
ScopeControl,
PhysicalSecurity,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub enum ImpactLevel {
Low,
Medium,
High,
Critical,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub struct ProcessIssue {
pub category: ProcessCategory,
pub description: String,
pub recommendation: String,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub enum ProcessCategory {
CodeReview,
ThreatModeling,
SecurityTesting,
PatchManagement,
Training,
SecurityAwareness,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub struct PreventionRecommendation {
pub category: PreventionCategory,
pub priority: Priority,
pub description: String,
pub implementation_guide: String,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub enum PreventionCategory {
SecureCoding,
ArchitectureHardening,
ProcessImprovement,
NetworkSecurity,
Monitoring,
IncidentResponse,
AccessControl,
WebSecurity,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize)]
pub enum Priority {
Low,
Medium,
High,
Critical,
}