insecure-defaults

Name: insecure-defaults
Availability: InStock
Author: monmacllcapp

Detects fail-open insecure default configurations in code.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#code review #security #vulnerability #configuration #auditing #defaults

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npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill insecure-defaults-monmacllcapp

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Skill: insecure-defaults
Source: https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks/tree/main/skills/security/insecure-defaults
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/monmacllcapp/skill-forks --skill insecure-defaults-monmacllcapp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and flags insecure default configurations within codebases that could lead to security vulnerabilities in production environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

Detects Fail-Open Vulnerabilities: Identifies patterns where applications might run with weak or missing security configurations by default.
Audits Security Configurations: Useful for security audits, code reviews, and ensuring robust security practices.
Use Case: Automatically scan a new microservice's codebase to find any hardcoded secrets or authentication mechanisms that are disabled by default before it's deployed.

Quick Start

Scan the codebase for insecure default configurations and report any findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about insecure-defaults

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are insecure defaults in code and why do they matter?▼

Yes, you can scan a microservice codebase to detect hardcoded secrets, weak authentication mechanisms, and permissive security settings before deployment. This security audit identifies fail-open patterns that could leave the application vulnerable in production.

How do I audit environment variable handling for weak security configurations?▼

This approach distinguishes fail-open insecure defaults from fail-secure behaviors by analyzing code patterns. Unlike general reviews, it specifically targets exploitable default configurations where applications run insecurely if security settings are not explicitly provided.

Can I detect permissive security settings and disabled authentication during a code review?▼

Yes, you can detect permissive security settings and disabled authentication by analyzing code patterns for fail-open behaviors. This flags configurations where weak security mechanisms are applied by default rather than requiring explicit secure settings.

When should I scan for fail-open vulnerabilities in a new codebase?▼

You should scan for fail-open vulnerabilities during security audits and code reviews before deploying a new microservice. This prevents applications from running insecurely in production by catching hardcoded secrets and weak authentication defaults early.