progpilot

Analyze the current directory

$ progpilot

$ progpilot [path/to/file_or_directory]

$ progpilot --configuration [path/to/configuration.yml]

progpilot --configuration {configuration_file} --source {source_directory}

--configuration {configuration_file}
    Specifies the path to the configuration file. The configuration file defines the rules and settings for the analysis.

--source {source_directory}
    Specifies the path to the PHP source code directory that needs to be analyzed.

--output {output_file}
    Specifies the path to the output file where the analysis results will be stored.

Progpilot is a static analysis tool for PHP source code. It's designed to detect and prevent potential security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), remote file inclusion (RFI), and other common web application exploits.
Progpilot works by analyzing the code without executing it, examining data flow, function calls, and variable assignments to identify risky patterns. It aims to provide a comprehensive view of potential vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle, enabling developers to address security concerns proactively. The tool is typically used as part of a secure development pipeline to automatically identify and report potential security issues.
Progpilot is open-source, allowing community contribution and customization. It offers various configuration options to tailor the analysis to specific project requirements and security standards.

The effectiveness of Progpilot depends on the quality and completeness of its rules and the configuration provided. It may produce false positives and require manual review of the identified issues to confirm actual vulnerabilities. While it can detect many common vulnerabilities, it may not catch all possible exploits.

The configuration file (specified with --configuration) is crucial. It allows you to customize the analysis by defining which rules to apply, setting severity levels, and excluding specific files or directories from the analysis.

Progpilot supports different output formats (e.g., XML, JSON) to facilitate integration with other security tools and reporting systems. The format can be specified in the configuration file.

Progpilot was developed as an open-source project to improve the security of PHP applications. It has been actively maintained and updated by the community to address new vulnerabilities and improve analysis capabilities. The tool's development has been driven by the need for automated security assessments in PHP projects.

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