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insecure-defaults

Detect insecure default configurations in config and script files.

47|5|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#security#audit#configuration#secrets#defaults#insecure
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill insecure-defaults-redhatproductsecurity
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: insecure-defaults
Source: https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills/tree/main/module/skills/insecure-defaults
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill insecure-defaults-redhatproductsecurity

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill detects insecure default settings, such as hardcoded secrets, weak authentication defaults, and permissive configurations, that could enable exploitation in production environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration Analysis: Reviews application setup files to find insecure default values.
  • Security Audit Support: Assists teams in identifying risky defaults before deployment.
  • Use Case: During a security review, analyze environment variable handling to ensure secrets are not using fallback defaults that weaken security.

Quick Start

Use the insecure-defaults skill to review your project's configuration files for insecure default settings in environment variables and script defaults.

Frequently Asked Questions about insecure-defaults

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect insecure default configurations in my application codebase?▼

Audit environment variable handling by reviewing application setup files to find insecure fallback defaults, ensuring secrets are not using weak default values that weaken security before deployment.

What are insecure default settings and why do they matter for security reviews?▼

Reviewing environment variable handling ensures secrets do not use fallback defaults that weaken security, which is a critical step during a security audit before deploying to production.

Can I use this to audit deployment scripts and environment configuration files?▼

The skill applies to environment configuration review, code audits, and deployment scripts, detecting risky defaults like permissive settings and hardcoded secrets across your production codebase.

What's the best way to find hardcoded secrets and weak authentication defaults before deployment?▼

Identify risky defaults before deployment by reviewing application setup files to find insecure default values, ensuring environment variable handling does not rely on weak fallback secrets.

Are there limitations when reviewing configuration files for insecure defaults?▼

Analysis is limited to static code patterns in config and script files, so it may not detect insecure defaults dynamically generated at runtime or injected externally outside the reviewed codebase.

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