security-first-2025

Enforce secure Bash scripting patterns with input validation and injection prevention.

51|10|Updated Oct 22, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/JosiahSiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace --skill security-first-2025
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Skill: security-first-2025
Source: https://github.com/JosiahSiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/bash-master/skills/security-first-2025
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JosiahSiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace --skill security-first-2025

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for robust security in Bash scripting by providing mandatory patterns and best practices to prevent common vulnerabilities like command injection, path traversal, and insecure handling of secrets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Input Validation: Ensures all user inputs are sanitized and validated against defined patterns and lengths.
  • Command Injection Prevention: Guides users away from dangerous practices like eval and promotes safe command execution.
  • Secrets Management: Enforces secure methods for handling sensitive information, preventing hardcoding and exposure.
  • Use Case: A DevOps engineer needs to create a new deployment script. This Skill ensures the script validates all environment variables, securely fetches API keys, and uses absolute paths for all commands, preventing potential security breaches.

Quick Start

Use the security-first-2025 skill to generate a Bash script that securely handles user input for file processing.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-first-2025

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent command injection in Bash scripts?

Bash script command injection prevention requires avoiding dangerous eval statements and implementing mandatory input validation. This Skill enforces secure command execution patterns, sanitizes environment variables, and integrates custom linters to block injection vectors.

What is the best way to manage secrets in Bash automation scripts?

Managing secrets in Bash automation scripts requires preventing hardcoded credentials and enforcing secure fetch methods. This Skill provides mandatory patterns for secrets handling, ensuring sensitive information is securely processed and never exposed during deployment workflows.

How do I validate user input in Bash to prevent path traversal?

Validate user input in Bash by sanitizing variables against defined patterns and lengths to prevent path traversal. This Skill enforces strict input validation, utilizes absolute paths for commands, and secures temporary file handling to mitigate traversal risks.

Does this approach to Bash hardening work with ShellCheck and CIS benchmarks?

Yes, this Bash hardening approach integrates directly with automated security scanning tools like ShellCheck to ensure compliance. It enforces scripting patterns that align with CIS benchmarks, NIST guidelines, and OWASP Top 10 security requirements.

How do I stop privilege escalation vulnerabilities in DevOps deployment scripts?

Stop privilege escalation vulnerabilities in DevOps deployment scripts by implementing zero-trust principles and secure command execution. This Skill enforces mandatory validation of all environment variables and prevents unsafe privilege escalation practices.

When should I not use standard Bash scripting for automation?

You should not use standard Bash scripting for automation when handling untrusted user inputs or sensitive secrets without strict validation. Without enforced zero-trust principles and secure temporary file handling, standard scripts are vulnerable to command injection and path traversal.