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Scala Frameworks
Scala language , just as JAVA , offers different types of Security Frameworks you can work with. Depending on the task, here we offer some general guidelines regarding the proper use of them The following table contains the most popular ones and their security in terms of modules and implementation
Security Frameworks
| Framework | Authentication | Authorization | CSRF | XSS | SQLInjection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Deadbolt 2 | ✓ | - | - | - | |
| Play-pac4j | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Scala-oauth2-provider | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| SecureSocial | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Silhouette - Play Framework Library | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Lift | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Akka (Akka-http) | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Spray | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - |
Sensitive information in Configuration Files
Every Scala project will contain configuration files that contain sensitive information such as:
- Passwords in clear text
- Path to Keystores
- Passwords from Keystores
Programers should avoid configuring clear text passwords in Application.conf files, for that purpose, encryption is necessary
Encrypt Keystore Password
At some point, especially for projects requiring secure communications (HTTPS), the implementation and use of Keystore is required. The Playframework provides some examples of implementing this https://www.playframework.com/documentation/2.6.x/ConfiguringHttps#SSL-Certificates-from-a-keystore
Vulnerable Framework Components
It os essential that developers implement regular dependency checks of their components, since must Scala projects will make use of the above mentioned frameworks
Reference https://www.47deg.com/blog/security-frameworks-for-scala/
