[GFTCodeFixer]: Update on src/main/java/com/scalesec/vulnado/Postgres.java

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Generated for GFT AI Impact Bot for the 70f1154

Description: This pull request modifies the Postgres.java file to improve error handling, remove abrupt application termination (System.exit(1)), and enhance code readability. Additionally, it includes minor adjustments to comments and code structure for better maintainability.

Summary:

• File Modified: src/main/java/com/scalesec/vulnado/Postgres.java
  • Error Handling: Replaced System.exit(1) with logging severe error messages using logger.severe() to avoid abrupt application termination and provide better debugging information.
  • Code Structure: Adjusted indentation and removed redundant code blocks for better readability.
  • Comments: Improved comments to clarify the use of MD5 hashing and ensure developers understand its limitations in sensitive contexts.
  • Bug Fixes: Corrected misplaced code blocks and improved exception handling by ensuring proper logging and throwing exceptions where necessary.

Recommendation:

1. Error Handling: While replacing System.exit(1) with logger.severe() is a good step, consider implementing a more robust error recovery mechanism. For example, retrying the database connection or gracefully shutting down the application could be more appropriate in production environments.
2. MD5 Usage: The comment mentions that MD5 should not be used in sensitive contexts. However, MD5 is inherently insecure for hashing passwords or sensitive data. It is recommended to replace MD5 with a more secure hashing algorithm like bcrypt, PBKDF2, or Argon2 for password hashing.
3. Code Readability: The indentation and formatting improvements are helpful, but some sections (e.g., the md5 method) could benefit from further refactoring to improve clarity and reduce complexity.
4. Database Connection Management: Ensure that database connections are properly closed in all scenarios, including error cases, to prevent resource leaks.

Explanation of vulnerabilities:

1. MD5 Hashing: MD5 is not suitable for cryptographic purposes due to its vulnerability to collision attacks. Using MD5 for hashing passwords or sensitive data can lead to security breaches. Replace the md5 method with a secure hashing algorithm. Example correction:

   import org.mindrot.jbcrypt.BCrypt;
   
   public static String hashPassword(String password) {
       return BCrypt.hashpw(password, BCrypt.gensalt());
   }

2. Error Handling: The removal of System.exit(1) is a positive change, but the current implementation does not provide a recovery mechanism. This could lead to unhandled exceptions and application instability. Implement a strategy to handle errors gracefully, such as retrying operations or shutting down services properly.
3. Resource Management: Ensure that all database connections and statements are closed in a finally block or use try-with-resources to prevent resource leaks. Example correction:

   try (Connection c = connection(); Statement stmt = c.createStatement()) {
       stmt.executeUpdate("CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS users...");
   } catch (Exception e) {
       logger.severe(e.getMessage());
   }

By addressing these vulnerabilities and recommendations, the code can be made more secure, maintainable, and production-ready.

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Quality Gate passed

Issues
0 New issues
0 Accepted issues

Measures
0 Security Hotspots
0.0% Coverage on New Code
0.0% Duplication on New Code

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