Commit anomalous
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commit_anomalous |
Severity |
high |
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Description
Detects whether a commit has some anomalous clues.
Several relevant factors are evaluated for clues to determine if a commit is anomalous. These are some of them:
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The location of the user is unusual (location is determined based on the commit time zone).
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The commit was pushed at unusual hours for the user (last commits are checked to establish an acceptable window).
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The commit is pushed to a repository where the author is not used to make a commit.
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The commit author has been inactive for a long time.
Impact
An anomalous commit can have a wide range of negative impact on an organization. Here are some examples:
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Security Breach: An anomalous commit may introduce security vulnerabilities into an organization’s codebase. Malicious actors may exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to the organization’s systems, steal sensitive data, or cause other types of harm.
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Compliance Issues: If an anomalous commit violates regulatory or compliance requirements, it may expose the organization to legal liabilities, fines, or other penalties.
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Operational Disruptions: An anomalous commit may cause unexpected errors, crashes, or downtime in the organization’s systems, disrupting business operations and causing financial losses.
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Reputational Damage: If an anomalous commit results in a high-profile security breach or operational disruption, it may damage the organization’s reputation and erode customer trust.
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Delayed Detection of Issues: Because the commit was not subject to the usual review and testing processes, issues such as bugs or performance problems may go unnoticed until they cause significant problems in production.