security-audit

Audits Rails apps for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities using Brakeman, Bundler Audit, and Pundit checks.

Updated Nov 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nschneble/rails-superstack --skill security-audit-nschneble
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Skill: security-audit
Source: https://github.com/nschneble/rails-superstack/tree/main/.agents/skills/security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nschneble/rails-superstack --skill security-audit-nschneble

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audits Rails applications for security vulnerabilities against OWASP Top 10, detects issues with Brakeman, and verifies Pundit authorization policies. It helps teams perform structured security audits without risking production data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Brakeman-based vulnerability scanning to identify common Rails security issues.
  • Bundler Audit checks for vulnerable gem dependencies.
  • Pundit policy validation to ensure authorization rules are enforced across controllers and models.
  • Clear, actionable reporting with steps to remediate findings across code, configs, and dependencies.

Quick Start

Run a security audit on my Rails app to identify OWASP Top 10 issues and verify Brakeman and Pundit results.

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 a Rails application for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities?

Audit Rails applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities by executing Brakeman scans, Bundler Audit checks, and Pundit policy validation across controllers, models, and configurations to identify and remediate security issues.

What's the best way to check Rails Pundit policies for authorization compliance?

Check Rails Pundit policies for authorization compliance by enforcing a structured workflow that validates authorization rules across controllers and models, ensuring access controls are properly applied without modifying production data.

Can I scan Ruby on Rails dependencies for vulnerable gems?

Scan Ruby on Rails dependencies for vulnerable gems by running Bundler Audit checks, which identify known security issues in your project's gem dependencies and provide clear remediation steps.

Does this security audit modify credentials or production data?

This security audit does not modify credentials or production data, ensuring teams can perform structured vulnerability scanning, manual code review, and findings reporting safely without risking application integrity.

Why use Brakeman for Rails vulnerability scanning?

Use Brakeman for Rails vulnerability scanning to identify common security issues through static analysis of controllers, models, and configuration files, providing actionable reporting for remediating OWASP Top 10 findings.