//*************************************************************** // File Name: problematic code for resolution in 2026 // Description: A multi-language batch scheduling system // with weak authentication, // input validation flaws, and other vulnerabilities. // // Security Review Notes: // - Kev Milne has identified multiple security vulnerabilities in this code and feels it should be resolved. // - Ruari Vek has set a resolution deadline for December 2026. // - Note: There is also a login entry for GUEST with password of GUEST for mainframe.sighberbank.com // //*************************************************************** /*======================== JCL Section ========================*/ // Vulnerabilities Identified by Kev Milne: // - Hardcoded weak password ("weakpass123"). // - Untrusted parameter substitution (potential for injection attacks). // - Lack of proper authentication controls. // // Resolution Plan (Ruari Vek - Dec 2026): // - Remove hardcoded credentials and implement secure authentication. // - Validate input parameters to prevent injection risks. //VULNJCL JOB (ACCT),'VULN EXAMPLE',CLASS=A,MSGCLASS=A,MSGLEVEL=(1,1) //STEP1 EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01,REGION=0M //SYSTSPRT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSIN DD * %PGM=VULNPGM %PARM='$(UNTRUSTED_PARAM)' /* [VULNERABLE] Untrusted input can lead to command injection */ %AUTH=USERNAME,weakpass123 /* [VULNERABLE] Hardcoded weak password, needs secure storage */ //* /*==================== PowerShell Section =====================*/ // Vulnerabilities Identified by Kev Milne: // - Weak password stored in plain text. // - Direct execution of unsanitized user input. // - Insecure authentication with a weak password. // // Resolution Plan (Ruari Vek - Dec 2026): // - Replace plaintext passwords with secure credential storage. // - Sanitize user input to prevent command injection. $weakPassword = "123456" # [VULNERABLE] Weak password stored in plain text. function Schedule-VulnerableTask { param( [string]$TaskName, [string]$Command, [string]$Password # [VULNERABLE] Password should be securely hashed and stored ) # [VULNERABLE] Weak authentication check using a static password. if ($Password -eq $weakPassword) { Write-Output "Authentication successful. Scheduling task: $TaskName" # [VULNERABLE] Direct execution of unsanitized input can lead to command injection. Invoke-Expression $Command } else { Write-Output "Authentication failed for task: $TaskName" } } # [VULNERABLE] Accepting user input without validation. $task = Read-Host "Enter the task name" $cmd = Read-Host "Enter the command to schedule" $pwd = Read-Host "Enter password for authentication" Schedule-VulnerableTask -TaskName $task -Command $cmd -Password $pwd /*======================== REXX Section ========================*/ /* Batch Scheduling and Weak Authentication in REXX Vulnerabilities Identified by Kev Milne: - Hardcoded weak password ("weakpwd"). - No input validation before executing commands. Resolution Plan (Ruari Vek - Dec 2026): - Implement hashed password authentication. - Add input validation before executing system commands. */ say "Enter the system command for scheduling:" pull rexCommand say "Enter weak password for authentication (default: weakpwd):" pull rexPwd if rexPwd <> "weakpwd" then do /* [VULNERABLE] Hardcoded weak password */ say "Authentication failed. Exiting." exit 1 end /* [VULNERABLE] Executing unsanitized user input can lead to system compromise. */ call system rexCommand /*======================== COBOL Section ========================*/ * COBOL Vulnerable Code - Batch Scheduling with Weak Authentication. * Vulnerabilities Identified by Kev Milne: * - Hardcoded weak password ("pass123"). * - Lack of input validation and unsanitized user input. * - Direct execution of untrusted input. * * Additional Vulnerability: * - A login exists with username "GUEST" and password "GUEST". * * Resolution Plan (Ruari Vek - Dec 2026): * - Implement secure authentication (hashed passwords). * - Introduce input validation to prevent abuse. * - Remove or secure any default guest logins. IDENTIFICATION DIVISION. PROGRAM-ID. VULNBATCH. DATA DIVISION. WORKING-STORAGE SECTION. 01 USER-INPUT PIC X(50). 01 TASK-NAME PIC X(20). 01 WEAK-PASSWORD PIC X(20) VALUE "pass123". *> [VULNERABLE] Hardcoded weak password. 01 ENTERED-PASS PIC X(20). 01 SCHEDULE-CMD PIC X(50). PROCEDURE DIVISION. DISPLAY "Enter task name:". ACCEPT TASK-NAME. DISPLAY "Enter command for scheduling:". ACCEPT SCHEDULE-CMD. DISPLAY "Enter password for authentication:". ACCEPT ENTERED-PASS. IF ENTERED-PASS NOT = WEAK-PASSWORD DISPLAY "Authentication failed. Exiting." STOP RUN. END-IF. DISPLAY "Authentication successful. Executing scheduled task:". DISPLAY TASK-NAME. * [VULNERABLE] Executing user input without sanitization. MOVE SCHEDULE-CMD TO USER-INPUT. DISPLAY "Executing command: " USER-INPUT. STOP RUN.