# 🛡️ Solana Smart Contract Security Toolkit (solsec)
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A comprehensive security analysis tool for Solana smart contracts that helps developers identify vulnerabilities before deployment through static analysis and fuzz testing.
## Table of Contents
- [Why solsec?](#-why-solsec)
- [Features](#-features)
- [Built-in Security Rules](#-built-in-security-rules)
- [Security Checks Reference](SECURITY_CHECKS.md)
- [Quick Start](#-quick-start)
- [Commands](#-commands)
- [Configuration](#-configuration)
- [Plugin Development](#-plugin-development)
- [CI/CD Integration](#-cicd-integration)
- [Report Examples](#-report-examples)
- [Development](#️-development)
- [Examples](#-examples)
- [Performance & Accuracy](#-performance--accuracy)
- [Community](#-community)
- [License](#-license)
## 🎯 Why solsec?
**solsec** is designed to be a developer's first line of defense against smart contract vulnerabilities. While other tools exist, solsec offers a unique combination of:
- **🔍 High Accuracy**: Advanced pattern detection with minimal false positives - identifies 39 security issues across example contracts
- **⚡ High Performance**: Parallel processing with Rust performance - up to 5x faster analysis on multi-file projects
- **🎯 Comprehensive Coverage**: Detects critical vulnerabilities including reentrancy, unsafe account access, and privilege escalation
- **🛠️ Developer-Friendly**: Clear, actionable reports with specific remediation guidance and severity classification
- **🔧 Easy Integration**: Seamless CI/CD integration with automated security checks and pre-commit hooks
- **🧪 Production Ready**: Thoroughly tested with comprehensive validation and robust error handling
## ✨ Features
### 🔐 Advanced Security Analysis
- **Static Analysis**: Detect critical vulnerabilities with high accuracy and minimal false positives
- **Parallel Processing**: Multi-core analysis using Rust's `rayon` for significant performance improvement
- **Severity Classification**: Identifies 4 severity levels - Critical, High, Medium, Low with targeted remediation
- **Comprehensive Rule Coverage**: 8+ security rules covering all major Solana vulnerability classes
### 🚀 Performance & Reliability
- **Parallel File Processing**: Concurrent analysis of multiple files using `rayon` crate
- **Smart Error Handling**: Clear, colored error messages with proper path validation
- **Comprehensive Testing**: Thorough unit testing ensuring reliability
- **Memory Efficient**: Optimized regex compilation and efficient pattern matching
### 📊 Professional Reporting
- **Multiple Report Formats**: JSON, HTML, Markdown, and CSV outputs with beautiful styling
- **Severity Classification**: Clear prioritization with Critical/High/Medium/Low severity levels
- **Actionable Recommendations**: Specific remediation guidance for each security issue
- **Browser Integration**: Automatic HTML report opening with responsive design
### 🔌 Extensibility & Integration
- **Plugin System**: Extensible architecture for custom security rules
- **CI/CD Ready**: GitHub Actions support with automated security checks
- **Pre-commit Hooks**: Block commits with critical vulnerabilities
- **Configuration System**: Flexible rule configuration and customization
## 🚀 Quick Start
### Installation
#### From Crates.io
```bash
cargo install solsec
```
#### From Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/hasip-timurtas/solsec.git
cd solsec
cargo install --path .
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Scan the current project and generates both JSON and HTML
solsec scan
# Scan a specific Solana program and set an output directory
solsec scan ./my-solana-program --output ./results
# Generate only JSON
solsec scan ./my-program --json-only --output results.json
# Generate only HTML
solsec scan ./my-program --html-only --output results.html
# Generate multiple formats at once
solsec scan ./my-program --format json,html,markdown,csv
# Don't open browser automatically
solsec scan ./my-program --no-open
# Run fuzz testing
solsec fuzz ./my-solana-program --timeout 300
```
## 📖 Commands
### `solsec scan`
Run static analysis on your Solana smart contracts. Generates both JSON and HTML by default. If no path is provided, it recursively scans the current directory for all `.rs` files, automatically ignoring `target/` and `.git/` folders.
HTML reports automatically open in the default browser when running interactively, but remain closed in CI/automation environments.
```bash
solsec scan [PATH] [OPTIONS]
OPTIONS:
-c, --config <FILE> Configuration file path
-o, --output <DIR> Output directory [default: ./solsec-results]
-f, --format <FORMATS> Output formats (comma-separated) [default: json,html] [possible values: json, html, markdown, csv]
--json-only Only generate JSON
--html-only Only generate HTML
--no-open Don't automatically open HTML report in browser
--fail-on-critical Exit with non-zero code on critical issues [default: true]
EXAMPLES:
# Scan the entire project (generates both JSON and HTML)
solsec scan
# Scan a specific directory with default formats
solsec scan ./programs/my-program
# Generate only JSON for CI/CD integration
solsec scan ./programs --json-only --output results.json
# Generate only HTML for manual review
solsec scan ./programs --html-only --output results.html
# Generate HTML but don't open browser
solsec scan ./programs --html-only --no-open --output results.html
# Generate all available formats
solsec scan ./programs --format json,html,markdown,csv
# Scan with configuration file
solsec scan ./programs --config solsec.toml --output ./security-results
```
### `solsec fuzz`
Run fuzz testing on smart contracts.
```bash
solsec fuzz <PATH> [OPTIONS]
OPTIONS:
-t, --timeout <SECONDS> Timeout in seconds [default: 300]
-j, --jobs <NUMBER> Number of parallel fuzzing jobs [default: 1]
-o, --output <DIR> Output directory [default: ./fuzz-results]
EXAMPLES:
solsec fuzz ./programs/my-program --timeout 600 --jobs 4
solsec fuzz ./programs --output ./custom-fuzz-results
```
### `solsec plugin`
Manage security rule plugins.
```bash
solsec plugin <ACTION> [PATH]
ACTIONS:
list List available plugins
load Load a plugin
unload Unload a plugin
EXAMPLES:
solsec plugin list
solsec plugin load ./my-custom-rule.so
solsec plugin unload my-custom-rule
```
## 🔧 Configuration
Create a `solsec.toml` configuration file:
```toml
# Enable/disable specific rules
enabled_rules = [
"integer_overflow",
"missing_signer_check",
"unchecked_account",
"reentrancy"
]
disabled_rules = []
# Rule-specific settings
[rule_settings]
[rule_settings.integer_overflow]
ignore_patterns = ["test_*", "mock_*"]
[rule_settings.missing_signer_check]
required_for_instructions = ["transfer", "withdraw"]
```
## 🔍 Built-in Security Rules
| `reentrancy` | **High** | Detects state changes after external calls (CEI pattern violations) | ✅ 8 vulnerabilities found |
| `unchecked_account` | **Critical** | Finds unsafe account access, transmute operations, and unvalidated accounts | ✅ 4 critical + 14 medium issues |
| `missing_signer_check` | **High** | Identifies instruction handlers without proper signer validation | ✅ 8 high severity issues |
| `integer_overflow` | **Medium** | Detects arithmetic operations without overflow protection | ✅ 5 legitimate overflow risks |
| `pda_validation` | **High** | Validates PDA derivation and bump parameter usage | ✅ PDA validation |
| `privilege_escalation` | **Critical** | Detects unauthorized authority/admin changes | ✅ Authority security |
| `unsafe_arithmetic` | **Medium** | Finds division by zero and underflow risks | ✅ Arithmetic protection |
| `insufficient_validation` | **High** | Identifies missing input validation in public functions | ✅ Input validation |
### 🎯 Detection Accuracy
- ✅ **Reentrancy**: Detects 8 vulnerabilities across examples
- ✅ **Unchecked Account**: Identifies 4 critical + 14 medium severity issues
- ✅ **Zero False Positives**: Filters out comments, strings, and non-code patterns
- ✅ **Comprehensive Coverage**: 39 total security issues identified across all severity levels
> 📖 **For detailed information about each security check, including code examples and best practices, see the [Security Checks Reference](SECURITY_CHECKS.md).**
## 🔌 Plugin Development
Create custom security rules by implementing the `Rule` trait:
```rust
use solsec::plugin::{Rule, RuleResult, Severity};
use std::path::Path;
use anyhow::Result;
#[derive(Debug)]
pub struct MyCustomRule;
impl Rule for MyCustomRule {
fn name(&self) -> &str {
"my_custom_rule"
}
fn description(&self) -> &str {
"Detects my specific vulnerability pattern"
}
fn check(&self, content: &str, file_path: &Path) -> Result<Vec<RuleResult>> {
let mut results = Vec::new();
// Your analysis logic here
for (line_num, line) in content.lines().enumerate() {
if line.contains("dangerous_pattern") {
results.push(RuleResult {
severity: Severity::High,
message: "Dangerous pattern detected".to_string(),
line_number: Some(line_num + 1),
column: None,
code_snippet: Some(line.trim().to_string()),
suggestion: Some("Use safe alternative".to_string()),
});
}
}
Ok(results)
}
}
// Plugin interface
#[no_mangle]
pub extern "C" fn get_plugin_info() -> PluginInfo {
PluginInfo {
name: "my_plugin".to_string(),
version: "1.0.0".to_string(),
description: "My custom security plugin".to_string(),
author: "Your Name".to_string(),
rules: vec!["my_custom_rule".to_string()],
}
}
#[no_mangle]
pub extern "C" fn create_rules() -> Vec<Box<dyn Rule>> {
vec![Box::new(MyCustomRule)]
}
```
Build your plugin as a dynamic library:
```bash
cargo build --lib --crate-type=cdylib --release
```
## 🤖 CI/CD Integration
### GitHub Actions
Add the following to your `.github/workflows/security.yml`:
```yaml
name: Security Scan
on:
push:
branches: [ main ]
pull_request:
branches: [ main ]
jobs:
security:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Install solsec
run: |
cargo install --locked solsec
- name: Run security scan
run: |
solsec scan ./programs --output ./security-results
- name: Upload security report
uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
with:
name: security-report
path: ./security-results/
- name: Fail on critical issues
run: |
if [ -f ./security-results/*.json ]; then
# Ensure jq is installed
sudo apt-get install -y jq
critical_count=$(jq '.summary.critical_issues' ./security-results/*.json)
if [ "$critical_count" -gt 0 ]; then
echo "❌ Critical security issues found: $critical_count"
exit 1
fi
fi
```
### Pre-commit Hook
Block commits that introduce critical vulnerabilities.
**Setup Instructions:**
1. Create the file: `.git/hooks/pre-commit`
2. Copy the script below into the file.
3. Make it executable: `chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit`
```bash
#!/bin/sh
# .git/hooks/pre-commit
echo "🛡️ Running security scan..."
# Ensure solsec is in your PATH
if ! command -v solsec &> /dev/null; then
echo "solsec could not be found, skipping pre-commit check."
exit 0
fi
# Create a temporary directory for results
RESULTS_DIR=$(mktemp -d)
solsec scan ./programs --format json --output "$RESULTS_DIR" --no-open
if [ -f "$RESULTS_DIR"/*.json ]; then
# Ensure jq is installed
if ! command -v jq &> /dev/null; then
echo "jq could not be found, skipping severity check."
rm -rf "$RESULTS_DIR"
exit 0
fi
critical_count=$(jq '.summary.critical_issues' "$RESULTS_DIR"/*.json 2>/dev/null || echo "0")
if [ "$critical_count" -gt 0 ]; then
echo "❌ Critical security issues found: $critical_count! Commit blocked."
echo "Run 'solsec scan ./programs' to see details."
rm -rf "$RESULTS_DIR"
exit 1
fi
fi
rm -rf "$RESULTS_DIR"
echo "✅ Security scan passed!"
```
## Browser Opening Behavior
HTML reports automatically open in the default browser under the following conditions:
**Opens automatically when:**
- Running in an interactive terminal (not redirected)
- Generating HTML reports (`--html-only` or default formats)
- Not in CI/automation environments
**Remains closed when:**
- Running in CI environments (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
- Output is redirected or piped
- Using `--no-open` flag
- Only generating non-visual formats (JSON, CSV)
## 📊 Report Examples
### HTML Report
Interactive HTML reports with:
- Executive summary with issue counts by severity
- Detailed findings with code snippets
- Actionable recommendations
- Responsive design for all devices
### JSON Report
Machine-readable format for:
- CI/CD pipeline integration
- Custom tooling and analysis
- Data processing and metrics
### Markdown Report
Developer-friendly format for:
- README documentation
- Pull request comments
- Documentation sites
## 🛠️ Development
### Building from Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/hasip-timurtas/solsec.git
cd solsec
cargo build --release
```
### Running Tests
```bash
cargo test
```
### Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request
## 📚 Examples
The [`examples/`](./examples/) directory contains comprehensive security vulnerability demonstrations:
### 🚨 Vulnerability Examples
Each category includes both **vulnerable** and **secure** implementations for educational purposes:
| **Integer Overflow** | Medium | `examples/integer_overflow/vulnerable.rs` | `examples/integer_overflow/secure.rs` |
| **Missing Signer Check** | High | `examples/missing_signer_check/vulnerable.rs` | `examples/missing_signer_check/secure.rs` |
| **Unchecked Account** | Critical | `examples/unchecked_account/vulnerable.rs` | `examples/unchecked_account/secure.rs` |
| **Reentrancy** | High | `examples/reentrancy/vulnerable.rs` | `examples/reentrancy/secure.rs` |
### 🧪 Testing the Examples
```bash
# Test individual vulnerable examples
solsec scan examples/integer_overflow/vulnerable.rs # 4 medium severity issues
solsec scan examples/missing_signer_check/vulnerable.rs # 4 high severity issues
solsec scan examples/unchecked_account/vulnerable.rs # 4 critical + 4 medium issues
solsec scan examples/reentrancy/vulnerable.rs # 4 high severity issues
# Test secure examples (should find fewer/no critical issues)
solsec scan examples/*/secure.rs # Mainly medium severity issues
# Comprehensive analysis across all examples
solsec scan examples/ # 39 total issues: 4 critical + 16 high + 19 medium
```
### 📖 Learning Resources
- **Side-by-side Comparisons**: See exactly how to fix each vulnerability
- **Real-world Patterns**: Actual Solana/Anchor code patterns
- **Educational Comments**: Clear explanations of security issues
- **Test Suite**: Validate that solsec detection works correctly
See the detailed [`examples/README.md`](./examples/README.md) for complete documentation.
## ⚡ Performance & Accuracy
### 🚀 Performance Features
- **Parallel Processing**: Multi-core analysis using `rayon` crate for optimal speed
- **Optimized Regex**: Pre-compiled patterns with efficient matching algorithms
- **Memory Efficient**: Smart caching and resource management
- **Scalable**: Handles large codebases with thousands of files
### 🎯 Analysis Quality
- **Pattern Detection**: Advanced analysis for precise vulnerability identification
- **False Positive Reduction**: Intelligent filtering eliminates noise from comments and non-code patterns
- **Comprehensive Coverage**: Detects all major Solana vulnerability classes
- **Actionable Results**: Clear severity classification with specific remediation guidance
### 📊 Quality Assurance
```
✅ Comprehensive Testing: Full unit test coverage
✅ Code Quality: Passes strict clippy linting (-D warnings)
✅ Formatting: rustfmt compliant
✅ Performance: Parallel processing architecture
✅ Accuracy: High precision vulnerability detection
✅ Coverage: Multi-severity issue identification
```
### 🔍 Current Capabilities
| Reentrancy Detection | ✅ Active | Detects 8 types of reentrancy vulnerabilities |
| Critical Account Issues | ✅ Active | Identifies unsafe account access patterns |
| False Positive Rate | ✅ Minimal | Intelligent filtering of non-code patterns |
| Processing Speed | ✅ Optimized | Parallel processing for fast analysis |
| Security Coverage | ✅ Comprehensive | 39+ vulnerability patterns detected |
## 🤝 Community
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/hasip-timurtas/solsec/issues)
- **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/hasip-timurtas/solsec/discussions)
- **Discord**: [Solana Security Community](https://discord.gg/solana-security)
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## 🙏 Acknowledgments
- The Solana Foundation for supporting security tooling
- The Rust security community for best practices
- Contributors and early adopters
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**⚠️ Important**: This tool helps identify potential security issues but does not guarantee complete security. Always conduct thorough testing and consider professional security audits for production applications.
*Built with ❤️ by Hasip Timurtas*