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Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 27: Uncontrolled data used in path expression#2357

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Potential fix for https://github.com/opea-project/GenAIExamples/security/code-scanning/27

To fix the issue, we need to validate the audio_caption path to ensure it is within a trusted directory. This can be achieved by:

  1. Normalizing the path using os.path.normpath.
  2. Verifying that the normalized path starts with a predefined safe root directory (e.g., static_dir).
  3. Rejecting the file if the validation fails, with an appropriate error message.

This approach ensures that even if the user provides a malicious path (e.g., ../../../etc/passwd), it will not be allowed to access files outside the trusted directory.

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Pull request overview

This PR addresses a security vulnerability (code scanning alert #27) related to uncontrolled path expressions by implementing path validation for user-supplied audio caption file paths. The fix prevents path traversal attacks that could allow access to files outside the intended directory.

Key Changes:

  • Added path normalization and validation logic to verify audio caption paths are within the trusted directory
  • Implemented error handling to reject malicious file paths with a user-friendly error message
  • Updated the caption file variable to use the verified path instead of the original user input

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cogniware-devops pushed a commit to Cogniware-Inc/GenAIExamples that referenced this pull request Dec 19, 2025
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