<!-- Copyright (c) 2026 defconxt. All rights reserved. -->
<!-- Licensed under AGPL-3.0 — see LICENSE file for details. -->
<!-- NERF is a trademark of defconxt. -->
---
name: preventing-command-injection-attacks
description: >-
  Prevent OS command injection by using safe APIs, parameterized commands, and input sanitization.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: secure-coding
tags:
  - command-injection
  - os-injection
  - parameterized-commands
  - input-sanitization
  - shell-escape
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: ["T1059"]
  cwe: ["CWE-78"]
  tools: ["semgrep", "bandit", "shellcheck"]
---

# Preventing Command Injection Attacks

## Overview

Prevent OS command injection by using safe APIs, parameterized commands, and input sanitization.

## Prerequisites

| Tool / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| `semgrep` | Security tooling |
| `bandit` | Security tooling |
| `shellcheck` | Security tooling |
| Isolated lab environment for testing | Environment requirement |
| Authorization and signed Rules of Engagement (RoE) | Environment requirement |
| Relevant target samples or systems acquired through authorized channels | Environment requirement |

## Quick Reference

```bash
# Initialize working environment
mkdir -p /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/{output,logs,artifacts}

# Execute primary analysis with semgrep
echo "[*] Running Preventing Command Injection Attacks with semgrep..."

# Validate results with bandit
echo "[*] Cross-validating with bandit..."

# Generate summary report
cat /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/output/report.json
```

## Workflow

### Step 1: Preparation and Reconnaissance

```bash
# Identify target and gather initial intelligence
file ./target_sample
semgrep --version 2>/dev/null || echo "Install semgrep"

# Set up working directory
mkdir -p /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/{output,logs,artifacts}
```

### Step 2: Primary Analysis

```bash
# Execute primary analysis with semgrep
# Refer to Quick Reference above for detailed commands
echo "[*] Running Preventing Command Injection Attacks with semgrep..."

# Log all operations
script -q /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/logs/session.log
```

### Step 3: Deep Investigation

```bash
# Apply bandit for secondary analysis
echo "[*] Deep investigation with bandit..."

# Cross-reference findings
diff /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/output/primary.json /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/output/secondary.json
```

### Step 4: Documentation and Reporting

```bash
# Generate structured findings report
cat <<'EOF' > /tmp/preventing-command-injection-attacks/output/report.json
{
  "technique": "preventing-command-injection-attacks",
  "domain": "secure-coding",
  "tools_used": ["semgrep", "bandit"],
  "findings": [],
  "recommendations": []
}
EOF
```

## Detection

```yaml
title: Preventing Command Injection Attacks Detection
id: 5f574ef7-ec98-4d91-8f07-ec96ad960e1f
status: experimental
description: Detects suspicious activity related to preventing command injection attacks techniques in secure coding context
logsource:
  category: application
  product: webserver
detection:
  selection:
    EventType: error
  condition: selection
level: medium
tags:
  - attack.t1059
  - attack.initial_access
falsepositives:
  - Static analysis tools scanning source code repositories
```


**Detection Opportunities**

| Indicator | Source | Detection Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Preventing Command Injection Attacks Detection | webserver/application | Sigma rule (medium) |
| ATT&CK Coverage | MITRE ATT&CK | T1059 |

## Verification

- [ ] Environment and tools verified and operational
- [ ] Target samples acquired through authorized channels
- [ ] Primary analysis completed with findings documented
- [ ] Secondary validation performed with independent tooling
- [ ] All artifacts preserved in structured output directory
- [ ] Detection opportunities documented for blue team

## References

- [MITRE ATT&CK T1059](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1059) — Related technique
- [semgrep Documentation](https://semgrep.org/) — Primary tooling
- [bandit Reference](https://bandit.org/) — Secondary tooling
