security-audit

Audit Rails applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities with Brakeman and Bundler Audit.

Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#security #vulnerability #owasp #audit #rails #brakeman #pundit

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npx skills add https://github.com/mlbright/notes --skill security-audit-mlbright

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Skill: security-audit
Source: https://github.com/mlbright/notes/tree/main/.github/skills/security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mlbright/notes --skill security-audit-mlbright

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill proactively identifies and helps mitigate security vulnerabilities within a Rails application, ensuring compliance with security best practices and protecting against common web exploits.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Vulnerability Scanning: Leverages tools like Brakeman and Bundler Audit to detect known security flaws.
Authorization Policy Verification: Ensures Pundit authorization policies are correctly implemented.
OWASP Top 10 Guidance: Provides specific code examples and checks for common web security risks.
Use Case: Before deploying a new feature, run a security audit to catch potential SQL injection, XSS, or broken access control issues.

Quick Start

Run a security audit on the current Rails application codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-audit

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

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How do I audit my Rails app for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities?▼

You need Brakeman and Bundler Audit installed to scan for security vulnerabilities, and Pundit configured in your Rails application to verify authorization policies. These tools must be set up before running the security audit to ensure accurate detection of threats.

Does this security audit check Pundit authorization policies?▼

Yes, the security audit verifies Pundit authorization policies to ensure they are correctly implemented. It checks for broken access control and broken authentication issues, helping protect sensitive data from unauthorized access within the Rails application.

What's the best way to check my Rails application for security risks before deploying?▼

The best way to check for security risks before deploying a new feature is to run an automated vulnerability scan using Brakeman and Bundler Audit. This proactively identifies injection flaws, sensitive data exposure, and misconfigurations against OWASP best practices.

Why does my Rails security audit fail to detect known gem vulnerabilities?▼

A Rails security audit fails to detect known gem vulnerabilities if Bundler Audit is not properly installed or configured. You must ensure Bundler Audit is set up correctly to scan dependencies and identify known security flaws in your application's gems.