Spike PHP Security Audit Tool FOR LINUX

Spike PHP Security Audit Tool is a reliable tool that conducts a thorough static analysis of PHP code to uncover potential security vulnerabilities and exploits. It is an essential tool for developers and security professionals looking to ensure the security of their PHP applications.

Key Features:

• Static analysis of PHP code for security vulnerabilities


• Easy installation process by unzipping the spike_phpSecAudit package


• Support for analyzing individual files or entire directories


• Enhanced security for PHP 4 compatibility


• Inclusion of new functions like extract, shell_exec, pcntl_exec, and exec in the knowledge base


• Improved organization of the vulnerability database file (vuln_db.xml)


• Functionality to differentiate between native calls and class methods

Technical Specifications:

• Company: SpikeSource, Inc.


• Price: FREE


• Platform: LINUX

Installation Instructions:

1. Unzip the spike_phpSecAudit package.


2. Navigate to your PHP repository.


3. Execute the run.php file by specifying the file name or directory to be audited.


4. Run the tool using commands like:
   
     > php /path/to/spike_phpSecAudit/run.php test_file.php
   
     or
   
     > php /path/to/spike_phpSecAudit/run.php dir_name
   

Enhancements in Latest Release:

In the latest release, Spike PHP Security Audit Tool has undergone several enhancements to improve its performance and compatibility. These enhancements include:

• Adaptation for PHP 4 compatibility


• Addition of new functions to the knowledge base


• Improved organization of the vulnerability database file


• Enhanced tokenizer functionality