Release v2.4.0

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Closes #236

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README.md

• Consider adding more details to the commit message, explaining the purpose of the change, its impact, and its benefits.
• Use emojis in the headers to make them more expressive.
• Add a section on testing to make sure that the security agent works as expected in different scenarios like non-Linux runners.
• Possibly add a code snippet showing how to set up the allowed endpoints in the workflow file.
• Consider adding an example on how to ignore certain files from monitoring, if that's applicable.
• Add clarification on how to address the security alerts that might arise as a result of running the security agent.
• Consider adding specific examples of allowed endpoints to the "Restrict egress traffic" section to provide guidance to users.
• Consider adding more detail to the "Detect tampering of source code during build" section to explain how Harden-Runner monitors file writes and what happens if a file is detected as overwritten.
• Consider adding a note to the "Run your job without sudo access" section about the potential impact of disabling sudo access and why it's recommended to do so.
• Consider adding a note to the "Get security alerts" section explaining what types of security alerts are provided by the Harden Runner App.

dist/pre/index.js

• It would be better to move the hardcoded version numbers into constants or variables to avoid hard-to-detect mistakes in the future.
• Consider adding an option in tool_cache.downloadTool() to specify the version number instead of defining a static URL. This can make it easier to switch between versions without modifying the code.
• Consider splitting some of the code into different modules if the codebase continues to grow.
• Update the comment in line 4 to state the new checksum value for v0.13.2.
• Modify the hardcoded release version in the GitHub download URL in line 10 to be a parameter that can be passed to the function or obtained from a configuration file.
• Consider adding error handling for failed downloads or extractions in lines 11 and 13.
• Check if the token input is provided before using it in line 8 to avoid errors.

dist/pre/index.js.map

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package.json

• "test": "echo "Error: no test specified" && exit 1"

• "test": "npm test"

• The version has been incremented in the package.json file, which is good.
• The "test" script has been updated to run "npm test", which is a better practice than just echoing an error and exiting.
• No other comments.
• Consider adding a changelog entry for the new version to document changes made.
• If applicable, perform a security review of the changes made to ensure no security vulnerabilities were introduced.
• Check if any new dependencies were added, and if so, ensure they are up to date and free of vulnerabilities.
• Consider adding more detailed information in the description field to provide a better understanding of the security agent's purpose.
• Verify if the "main" script is necessary for the security agent's functionality, and if not, consider removing it to minimize the attack surface of the software.
• Consider adding more scripts to automate security checks such as code analysis, static application security testing (SAST), and dynamic application security testing (DAST) during the build process.
• Verify that the code changes do not affect the functionality of any other part of the codebase. Consider performing regression testing to ensure this.

src/checksum.ts

• The comment // checksum for v0.12.2 in the code should be updated to reflect the actual version being verified, which is v0.13.2.
• The expected checksum value is hardcoded in the code, which is not ideal. An improvement would be to store it outside the code as a configuration value, for example in a JSON file or an environment variable.
• It is good practice to have clear and descriptive variable names. Consider renaming the checksum variable to something like downloadedChecksum to accurately reflect what it contains.
• The verifyChecksum function only verifies the checksum of the downloaded file, but it is good practice to also verify the integrity of the file itself, for example by checking its digital signature. Consider adding this additional check to the function.
• The cryptographic hash algorithm being used is not specified. It's recommended to clearly identify the algorithm to avoid future compatibility issues.
• It's recommended to load the expected hash of the file from a trusted source or an out-of-band communication channel, instead of hardcoding it in the code.
• If possible, it's recommended to use a more secure hash algorithm like SHA-256.

src/setup.ts

• Update the comments to provide more context, especially about the purpose of the code.
• Consider adding more documentation or comments to describe what the function or module does.
• Check if the token used for authentication is securely stored and handled, and provide additional security layers if necessary.
• Consider adding retry logic to handle network issues that might occur during the tool download phase.
• Make sure that the new download URL is valid and accessible, and that it points to a trusted source.
• Consider upgrading the tool to the latest version if it's necessary and supported by the project.
• Add unit tests to validate the correctness and functionality of the code.
• Consider refactoring the code if possible to make it more optimized and maintainable.
• Upgrade the agent to the latest release version.
• Consider parameterizing the agent release version and downloading it dynamically from a configuration file or environment variable to simplify future upgrades.
• Consider using a credential store instead of hardcoding the token in the authentication header.

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README.md

• Consider adding more detailed information about the security agent installation process, including how it works and what particular security measures it implements.
• Consider adding a step to verify that the security agent is working properly after installation.
• Consider adding a more detailed explanation of what types of policies should be created in order to properly restrict egress traffic.
• Consider adding more detail on how Harden-Runner detects source code tampering, including what methods are used and how it ensures detection is reliable.
• Consider specifying best practices for how to run a job without the need for sudo access, such as alternative methods for running specific commands or allowing specific users access to certain files.
• Consider mentioning what types of security alerts are provided by the Harden Runner App after installation, and how to take proper action once an alert is received.

dist/pre/index.js

1. Update the comment in line 2 to reflect the new checksum for v0.13.2.
2. Update the download URL in line 5 to reflect the new version (v0.13.2) being downloaded.
3. Consider using a constant for the version number to avoid hardcoding it, allowing for easier maintenance of the codebase in the future.

dist/pre/index.js.map

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package.json

• Increase the version number to match the change made in the code. For example, change "version": "2.3.1" to "version": "2.4.0".
• Consider adding a summary of the changes made in this version in the "description" field.
• Verify if there are any other important security improvements that could be added to the security agent.

src/checksum.ts

• The expected checksum should be moved to a configuration file or a constant value for better maintainability and to avoid hard-coding sensitive values in the code.
• Use a secure hashing algorithm for generating checksums, such as SHA-256, to minimize the risk of collisions and tampering.
• Consider adding error handling mechanisms in case the download or checksum verification fails to provide a better user experience and error reporting.

src/setup.ts

• Consider creating a constant for the URL string to avoid hardcoding it in multiple places in the future.
• Make sure to validate the SSL certificate of the URL being downloaded from to prevent potential Man-in-the-middle attacks.

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