Back to Skills

finding-security-misconfigurations

verified
View on GitHub

Marketplace

claude-code-plugins-plus

jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills

Plugin

security-misconfiguration-finder

security

Repository

jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills
1.1kstars

plugins/security/security-misconfiguration-finder/skills/finding-security-misconfigurations/SKILL.md

Last Verified

January 22, 2026

Install Skill

Select agents to install to:

Scope:
npx add-skill https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/blob/main/plugins/security/security-misconfiguration-finder/skills/finding-security-misconfigurations/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill finding-security-misconfigurations

Installation paths:

Claude
.claude/skills/finding-security-misconfigurations/
Powered by add-skill CLI

Instructions

# Finding Security Misconfigurations

## Overview

This skill provides automated assistance for the described functionality.

## Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure:
- Configuration files accessible in {baseDir}/ (Terraform, CloudFormation, YAML, JSON)
- Infrastructure-as-code files (.tf, .yaml, .json, .template)
- Application configuration files (application.yml, config.json, .env.example)
- System configuration exports available
- Write permissions for findings report in {baseDir}/security-findings/

## Instructions

1. Identify the target system/service and gather current configuration.
2. Compare settings against baseline hardening guidance.
3. Flag risky defaults, drift, and missing controls with severity.
4. Provide a minimal-change remediation plan and verification steps.


See `{baseDir}/references/implementation.md` for detailed implementation guide.

## Output

The skill produces:

**Primary Output**: Security misconfigurations report saved to {baseDir}/security-findings/misconfig-YYYYMMDD.md

**Report Structure**:
```
# Security Misconfiguration Findings

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- CIS Benchmarks: https://www.cisecurity.org/cis-benchmarks/
- OWASP Configuration Guide: https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Infrastructure_as_Code_Security_Cheatsheet.html
- Cloud Security Alliance: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/
- tfsec (Terraform): https://github.com/aquasecurity/tfsec
- Checkov (Multi-cloud): https://www.checkov.io/

Validation Details

Front Matter
Required Fields
Valid Name Format
Valid Description
Has Sections
Allowed Tools
Instruction Length:
1611 chars