AST Code Security

Abstract Syntax Tree Code Security

Enforster AI delivers advanced static code analysis using Abstract Syntax Tree parsing. The Enforster AST engine provides deep semantic understanding of code structure, enabling precise vulnerability detection and comprehensive security analysis.

AST Analysis Features

AST Parsing

Enforster performs deep parsing of source code into Abstract Syntax Trees for comprehensive analysis.

Pattern Recognition

Identify security patterns, anti-patterns, and vulnerable code structures.

Semantic Analysis

Enforster AI understands code semantics and context for accurate vulnerability detection.

Data Flow Analysis

Track data flow through the AST to detect injection vulnerabilities and data leaks.

Types of AST Analysis

Syntax Analysis

Parse code into structured AST nodes for detailed examination

  • Accurate parsing
  • Language-specific rules
  • Error detection

Control Flow Analysis

Analyze program execution paths and control structures

  • Dead code detection
  • Unreachable paths
  • Loop analysis

Data Flow Analysis

Track variable usage and data propagation through the code

  • Taint analysis
  • Data leak detection
  • Variable tracking

Dependency Analysis

Map relationships between functions, classes, and modules

  • Impact analysis
  • Coupling detection
  • Architecture review

Security Pattern Detection

Injection Vulnerabilities

Critical

Patterns Detected:

SQL InjectionXSSCommand InjectionPath Traversal

AST Nodes Analyzed:

CallExpressionBinaryExpressionTemplateLiteral

Authentication Issues

High

Patterns Detected:

Weak Password ValidationSession FixationCSRF Vulnerabilities

AST Nodes Analyzed:

IfStatementFunctionDeclarationVariableDeclaration

Data Exposure

High

Patterns Detected:

Hardcoded SecretsLogging Sensitive DataInsecure Storage

AST Nodes Analyzed:

LiteralObjectExpressionArrayExpression

Code Quality

Medium

Patterns Detected:

Buffer OverflowMemory LeaksRace Conditions

AST Nodes Analyzed:

ForStatementWhileStatementTryStatement

Supported Languages & Parsers

JavaScript/TypeScript

Babel

ES6+ Support
JSX Analysis
Type Checking

Python

AST Module

Async/Await
Decorators
Type Hints

Java

JavaParser

Generics
Annotations
Lambda Expressions

Go

Go AST

Goroutines
Interfaces
Embedding

C/C++

Clang AST

Templates
Pointers
Memory Management

Rust

Rustc AST

Ownership
Borrowing
Lifetimes

How AST Analysis Works

01

Code Parsing

Source code is parsed into a detailed Abstract Syntax Tree representation by the Enforster engine for analysis.

02

AST Traversal

The Enforster AI engine traverses the AST to identify security-relevant patterns and structures.

03

Pattern Analysis

Security patterns are detected using Enforster AI rule-based and AI-powered analysis of AST nodes.

04

Vulnerability Reporting

Detailed reports with AST node references and remediation guidance are generated.

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