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Implements issue #446:

  • Scan for dangerous permissions (777, world-writable)
  • Explain issues in plain English
  • Suggest correct permissions
  • Safe fixing with --fix flag
  • Docker UID mapping support

Fixes #446

Related Issue

Closes #446

Summary

This PR implements a complete Permission Auditor & Fixer tool for Cortex Linux. It addresses security issue #446 by providing a tool that scans for dangerous file permissions, explains security risks in plain English, suggests correct permissions based on file type and use case, allows safe fixing with a --fix flag, and handles Docker/container UID mapping considerations.

###The implementation adds:

  • A new cortex/permissions/ module with auditor, fixer, and Docker handler components

  • A new CLI command cortex audit-permissions with options for scanning, dry-run, fixing, and Docker context

  • Comprehensive test suite in tests/permissions/ covering all core functionality

  • Security-conscious design with dry-run as default to prevent accidental changes.

Changes:

  • New module: cortex/permissions/
  • CLI command: cortex audit-permissions
  • Test suite: tests/permissions/

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Checklist

  • Tests pass (pytest tests/permissions/ -v)
  • MVP label added if closing MVP issue
  • Update "Cortex -h" (if needed)

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  • New Features

    • Added audit-permissions CLI command for scanning and fixing dangerous file permissions with options for dry-run, fixing, Docker container awareness, and verbosity.
    • Introduced permission auditing toolkit with automated issue detection, human-readable explanations, and chmod fix suggestions.
    • Added Docker-aware permission handling for container environments.
  • Tests

    • Added comprehensive test coverage for permission auditing and Docker handling.
  • Chores

    • Removed deprecated hardware profiler tests.

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Implements issue cortexlinux#446:
- Scan for dangerous permissions (777, world-writable)
- Explain issues in plain English
- Suggest correct permissions
- Safe fixing with --fix flag
- Docker UID mapping support

Fixes cortexlinux#446
- Apply black code formatting to permissions modules
- Replace deprecated typing.Dict/List with built-in dict/list
- Fix import order with isort
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This PR introduces a comprehensive permission auditing and fixing system for the Cortex CLI. It adds a new audit-permissions subcommand that scans for dangerous file permissions (world-writable, 777), suggests fixes, and optionally applies corrections. The implementation includes Docker-aware permission handling with UID/GID mapping and extensive test coverage.

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Cohort / File(s) Summary
CLI Integration
cortex/cli.py
Adds audit_permissions() method to CortexCLI class and wires audit-permissions subcommand with arguments (path, --fix, --dry-run, --docker, --verbose). Imports PermissionAuditor and creates PermissionManager alias.
Core Permission Logic
cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py
Implements PermissionAuditor class with methods to scan directories, detect dangerous permissions, suggest fixes, and apply corrections. Supports dry-run mode and generates human-readable reports.
Docker Container Handler
cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py
Implements DockerPermissionHandler for container-aware auditing. Detects container environments, maps UIDs/GIDs to usernames, adjusts issues with Docker context, and provides container-specific fix recommendations.
Configuration & Module Exports
cortex/permissions/config.py, cortex/permissions/__init__.py
Centralizes permission constants (DANGEROUS_PERMISSIONS, RECOMMENDED_PERMISSIONS, IGNORE_PATTERNS, etc.). Introduces lazy-loading proxies and convenience functions (scan_path, analyze_permissions).
Test Suites
tests/permissions/test_auditor_fixer.py, tests/permissions/test_config.py, tests/permissions/test_docker_handler.py
Comprehensive unit tests covering PermissionAuditor scanning, fix suggestions, DockerPermissionHandler container detection and UID mapping, config validation, and public API compatibility.
Test Removal & Demo
tests/unit/test_hwprofiler.py (removed), demo.cast (added)
Removes obsolete hardware profiler tests. Adds terminal session recording of test execution demonstrating new permission audit features.

Sequence Diagrams

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant CLI as cortex/cli.py
    participant Auditor as PermissionAuditor
    participant Scanner as Directory Scanner
    participant Report as Report Generator

    User->>CLI: audit-permissions /path --fix
    CLI->>Auditor: __init__(verbose, dry_run, docker_context)
    Auditor->>Auditor: Initialize DockerPermissionHandler (if enabled)
    CLI->>Auditor: scan_and_fix(path, apply_fixes=True)
    Auditor->>Scanner: Recursively scan directory
    Scanner->>Scanner: Check permissions for each file
    Scanner->>Auditor: Return world-writable & 777 issues
    Auditor->>Report: Build text report with issues
    Auditor->>Auditor: suggest_fix() for each issue
    Auditor->>Auditor: fix_permissions() if apply_fixes=True
    Auditor->>Report: Add fix status to report
    Report->>CLI: Return structured result
    CLI->>User: Display report, return exit code
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sequenceDiagram
    participant Auditor as PermissionAuditor
    participant Docker as DockerPermissionHandler
    participant Container as Container Detection
    participant Mapping as UID/GID Mapper

    Auditor->>Docker: __init__(docker_context=True)
    Docker->>Container: _detect_container_environment()
    Container->>Container: Check /proc/self/cgroup
    Container->>Container: Check /.dockerenv
    Container->>Docker: Return container status
    Docker->>Mapping: _discover_uid_mapping()
    Mapping->>Mapping: Read /etc/passwd for UID→name
    Mapping->>Docker: Return uid_mapping dict
    Docker->>Mapping: _discover_gid_mapping()
    Mapping->>Mapping: Read /etc/group for GID→name
    Mapping->>Docker: Return gid_mapping dict
    Auditor->>Docker: adjust_issue_for_container(issue)
    Docker->>Docker: Enrich with container context & mappings
    Docker->>Auditor: Return enriched issue dict
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Checking permissions here and there,
No more 777s casting doubt,
Auditor fixes dangerous routs!
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Title check ✅ Passed The title clearly describes the main feature: adding a permission auditor and fixer tool that addresses issue #446.
Description check ✅ Passed The description covers required sections: Related Issue, Summary, AI Disclosure, and Checklist. All major components of the implementation are documented.
Linked Issues check ✅ Passed The PR implementation fully addresses all requirements from issue #446: scans for dangerous permissions [#446], explains issues in plain English [#446], suggests correct permissions [#446], provides safe fixing with --fix flag [#446], and handles Docker UID mapping [#446].
Out of Scope Changes check ✅ Passed All changes are directly scoped to issue #446. New modules (cortex/permissions/), CLI command (audit-permissions), and tests (tests/permissions/) align with stated objectives. Removal of tests/unit/test_hwprofiler.py appears to be cleanup from merge conflict resolution per commit context.
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Actionable comments posted: 8

🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @cortex/cli.py:
- Around line 2000-2015: The CLI defines a --docker flag but
audit_permissions(...) never uses it; update audit_permissions to accept the
parsed --docker value and pass it to PermissionManager (or instantiate and use
DockerPermissionHandler when docker=True) so Docker UID mappings are considered,
e.g., read args.docker inside audit_permissions and either construct
PermissionManager(..., docker=True) or wrap/replace the normal handler with
DockerPermissionHandler, or if you prefer removing the flag, delete the --docker
argument and any references; ensure references to audit_permissions,
PermissionManager, DockerPermissionHandler, and the "--docker" flag are updated
consistently.
- Around line 121-143: Add type hints to audit_permissions (e.g., args:
argparse.Namespace or Any and -> int) and update its docstring to document
parameters and return value; replace prints with cx_print for both the report
print and the exception message (use cx_print(f"...")). Adjust the exit code
logic: return 0 only when result["issues_found"] == 0 or when apply_fixes
actually fixed all issues (e.g., apply_fixes and result.get("issues_fixed", 0)
== result["issues_found"]) instead of returning success merely because
apply_fixes is True; ensure you reference PermissionManager and its scan_and_fix
result keys when making these checks and add any needed typing imports.

In @cortex/permissions/__init__.py:
- Around line 12-21: The two wrapper functions lack return type annotations;
update scan_path and analyze_permissions to include explicit types by importing
typing and annotating scan_path(path: str) -> Any (or the specific ScanResult
type if one exists) and analyze_permissions(path: str) -> Dict[str, Any] (or a
more specific mapping type), and add the necessary imports (e.g., from typing
import Any, Dict) at the top of the module; preserve the existing logic and use
a more specific type name if there is a concrete return type for
PermissionAuditor.scan_directory.

In @cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py:
- Around line 35-36: Replace the global logging.basicConfig call in the
initializer with configuration of the module-level logger: obtain logger =
logging.getLogger(__name__) (or use the existing module logger), and when
verbose is true call logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG) and ensure a StreamHandler
is attached if no handlers exist (optionally set a Formatter); remove
logging.basicConfig usage so you do not alter global logging configuration.

In @cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py:
- Around line 17-24: A test function
(test_get_container_specific_fix_with_docker_path) and its test-specific logic
(sys.path modification and an import of get_container_specific_fix) were
accidentally included inside the production class in
cortex.permissions.docker_handler; remove the entire test function and any
test-only lines (e.g., sys.path.insert and the import) from the file so the
class contains only production code, and if this test is needed create a proper
separate test file under tests that imports the real function by correct path.

In @tests/permissions/test_docker_handler.py:
- Around line 161-183: The assertions in test_discover_uid_mapping and
test_discover_gid_mapping are tautological because `len(mapping) >= 0` is always
true; change the second part to check for a non-empty mapping (`len(mapping) >
0`) so the assertion becomes "0 in mapping or len(mapping) > 0" (refer to the
mapping variable in both test_discover_uid_mapping and
test_discover_gid_mapping) to correctly validate that either root (0) is present
or the mapping is non-empty.
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tests/permissions/test_auditor_fixer.py (4)

61-91: Simplify test by using tmp_path fixture instead of manual /tmp handling.

This test has redundant logic with a try/except fallback and re-imports tempfile (already imported at line 7). The pytest tmp_path fixture would simplify this significantly and ensure proper cleanup.

♻️ Proposed refactor using tmp_path fixture
-    def test_suggest_fix_method(self):
+    def test_suggest_fix_method(self, tmp_path):
         """Test that suggest_fix method works"""
         auditor = PermissionAuditor()
 
         assert hasattr(auditor, "suggest_fix")
 
-        test_file = "/tmp/test_suggest.txt"
-        try:
-            with open(test_file, "w") as f:
-                f.write("test")
-            os.chmod(test_file, 0o777)
+        test_file = tmp_path / "test_suggest.txt"
+        test_file.write_text("test")
+        test_file.chmod(0o777)
 
-            suggestion = auditor.suggest_fix(test_file, "777")
-            assert isinstance(suggestion, str)
-            assert "chmod" in suggestion
-
-            os.remove(test_file)
-
-        except Exception:
-            import tempfile
-
-            with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode="w", delete=False) as f:
-                f.write("test")
-                temp_file = f.name
-            os.chmod(temp_file, 0o777)
-
-            suggestion = auditor.suggest_fix(temp_file, "777")
-            assert isinstance(suggestion, str)
-            assert "chmod" in suggestion
-
-            os.remove(temp_file)
+        suggestion = auditor.suggest_fix(str(test_file), "777")
+        assert isinstance(suggestion, str)
+        assert "chmod" in suggestion

247-250: Strengthen assertion to verify exact permission value.

The assertion oct(mode) != "0o777" is a weak negative check. It confirms the permissions changed but doesn't verify they were set to the expected value (644).

♻️ Proposed fix for stronger assertion
     # Verify permissions actually changed
-
     mode = test_file.stat().st_mode & 0o777
-    assert oct(mode) != "0o777"
+    assert oct(mode) == "0o644", f"Expected 0o644, got {oct(mode)}"

370-372: Remove trivial sanity-check test.

This test provides no value for the permission auditor functionality and adds noise to the test suite.

♻️ Proposed removal
-def test_pytest_works():
-    """Simple test to verify pytest is working"""
-    assert 1 + 1 == 2
-
-

375-376: Consider removing the if __name__ == "__main__" block.

Since pytest is the test runner, this block is rarely used and adds maintenance overhead. Most projects rely solely on pytest CLI.

cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py (2)

225-246: The fix application logic is functional but parsing is fragile.

The suggestion parsing relies on string splitting which works for the current format but could break if the format changes. Consider storing structured fix data instead of parsing strings.

That said, the current implementation works correctly with the existing suggest_fix output format.


166-175: Add return type annotation to scan_and_fix.

Per coding guidelines, type hints are required. The method returns a dictionary with specific keys.

♻️ Proposed fix
-    def scan_and_fix(self, path=".", apply_fixes=False, dry_run=None):
+    def scan_and_fix(
+        self, path: str | Path = ".", apply_fixes: bool = False, dry_run: Optional[bool] = None
+    ) -> dict[str, Union[str, int, dict, bool]]:

As per coding guidelines, type hints are required in Python code.

cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py (4)

66-68: Use logging instead of print for verbose output.

The main auditor_fixer.py uses the logging module, but this handler uses print(). For consistency and proper log level control, use logging.

♻️ Proposed fix

Add at the top of the file:

import logging
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

Then replace print statements:

         except (OSError, PermissionError) as e:
             if self.verbose:
-                print(f"Container detection warning: {e}")
+                logger.debug(f"Container detection warning: {e}")

Apply similar changes to lines 124 and 172.


377-385: LGTM, but remove the trailing comment.

The function is correct. However, the comment at lines 384-385 appears to be a TODO note that should be removed from production code.

♻️ Remove TODO comment
 def detect_docker_uid_mapping() -> dict:
     """Detect Docker UID mapping for current environment."""
     handler = DockerPermissionHandler()
     return handler.container_info
-
-
-# Update auditor_fixer.py to use Docker handler
-# Add this import and integration

177-205: Add return type annotations to public methods.

Methods like adjust_issue_for_container and get_container_specific_fix are missing return type annotations. Per coding guidelines, type hints are required.

♻️ Add return types
-    def adjust_issue_for_container(self, issue: dict) -> dict:
+    def adjust_issue_for_container(self, issue: dict[str, any]) -> dict[str, any]:

Note: Consider using TypedDict for more precise typing of the issue and fix dictionaries.

As per coding guidelines, type hints are required in Python code.


11-11: Unused import: Optional is imported but never used.

♻️ Either remove or use Optional
-from typing import Optional
+from typing import Optional, Any

Then use Optional[int] for parameters like host_uid and host_gid in fix_docker_bind_mount_permissions.

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tests/permissions/test_config.py (1)

1-67: LGTM! Comprehensive config testing.

The test suite provides solid coverage of the configuration constants. Each test validates both structure and expected values, which will catch regressions if config constants are modified incorrectly.

cortex/cli.py (2)

25-25: LGTM! Import follows module conventions.

The import uses the PermissionManager alias, which is properly exported from cortex.permissions.__init__.py as a compatibility layer.


2072-2073: LGTM! Command routing follows established pattern.

The routing for audit-permissions is consistent with other CLI commands in the file.

cortex/permissions/config.py (1)

1-82: LGTM! Well-organized configuration constants.

The configuration module provides a clear, centralized location for permission auditing constants. The values are sensible (e.g., 0o777 flagged as dangerous, sensitive files like .ssh/id_rsa protected with 0o600) and well-documented with inline comments.

cortex/permissions/__init__.py (2)

1-10: LGTM! Clean module structure with compatibility aliases.

The import structure and compatibility aliases (PermissionManager, PermissionFixer) provide a nice facade over the underlying PermissionAuditor implementation.


24-31: LGTM! Complete public API surface.

The __all__ list properly exports all public interfaces including the main classes, aliases, and wrapper functions.

tests/permissions/test_docker_handler.py (3)

10-78: LGTM! Comprehensive basic validation tests.

The tests properly validate the DockerPermissionHandler's structure, instantiation, and basic functionality including container detection and issue adjustment.


80-111: LGTM! UID/GID name resolution tests cover edge cases.

The tests validate both existing (root, current user) and non-existing (99999) UIDs/GIDs, ensuring proper fallback behavior.


113-260: LGTM! Thorough edge case coverage.

The remaining tests provide excellent coverage including:

  • Report generation with various paths
  • Bind mount permission fixes in dry-run mode
  • Non-existent path handling
  • Container info type validation
  • Docker-specific path handling

The tests properly use tmp_path fixtures and validate both success and error cases.

tests/permissions/test_auditor_fixer.py (2)

1-13: LGTM! Module docstring and imports are clean.

The imports are appropriate for the test file. Using pytest fixtures and standard library modules (os, stat, tempfile, pathlib.Path) is correct for this test suite.


123-129: Assertion format mismatch: fallback format is UID{uid} not UID0.

Per the implementation in docker_handler.py line 331, the fallback format is f"UID{uid}" which would produce "UID0" for UID 0, so the assertion is correct. However, at line 129, the check "UID99999" in result is correct.

The tests correctly cover both the successful lookup case (root) and the fallback case (high UID).

cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py (3)

1-13: LGTM! Module setup is clean with appropriate imports.

The imports are minimal and appropriate. Using logging.getLogger(__name__) is the correct pattern for module-level logging.


38-89: LGTM! The scanning logic correctly identifies world-writable and 777 files.

The method properly:

  • Validates input path existence and type
  • Uses rglob for recursive scanning
  • Distinguishes between world-writable (any file with S_IWOTH) and exactly 777 permissions
  • Handles permission errors gracefully during iteration

129-164: LGTM! Permission fixing logic is correct and safe.

The method correctly:

  • Preserves file type bits when applying new permissions
  • Verifies the change after application
  • Provides clear dry-run messaging
  • Handles errors appropriately
cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py (2)

77-128: LGTM! UID mapping discovery is robust.

The approach of checking common container UIDs against actual system entries is practical. The fallback ensures the handler always returns usable data even in restricted environments.


340-374: LGTM! Report generation is informative and user-friendly.

The report format is consistent with the main auditor's style and provides useful container-specific context.

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Actionable comments posted: 4

🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @cortex/cli.py:
- Around line 127-159: In audit_permissions(), the exit-code logic incorrectly
treats the presence of the --fix flag (apply_fixes) as a successful fix; change
the return to check the scan_and_fix result's "fixed" flag instead.
Specifically, in the audit_permissions method after calling
manager.scan_and_fix(...) use result["fixed"] in the final conditional (i.e.,
return 0 if result["issues_found"] == 0 or result["fixed"] else 1) so success is
only reported when fixes were actually applied rather than merely requested.

In @cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py:
- Around line 199-222: The get_container_specific_fix method sets
fix["recommended"] to the strings "0o755"/"0o644" which is inconsistent with the
codebase and PermissionAuditor.fix_permissions; change that assignment to use
octal integer literals (fix["recommended"] = 0o755 if issue.get("is_directory")
else 0o644) so the value matches config.DOCKER_RECOMMENDED_PERMISSIONS and
downstream code that expects octal ints.

In @fix_cli.py:
- Around line 1-21: Delete the one-off patching script fix_cli.py from the
repository and instead apply the intended import change directly inside
cortex/cli.py: replace the occurrence of "from cortex.permissions import
PermissionManager" with "from cortex.permissions.auditor_fixer import
PermissionAuditor" and, if compatibility is required, add "PermissionManager =
PermissionAuditor" in cortex/cli.py; remove the Russian comments and any fragile
one-off logic from the repo so the import change is permanent, validated
in-source, and under normal code review/version control.
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cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py (1)

378-379: Remove leftover development comment.

Lines 378-379 contain a TODO-style comment about adding integration to auditor_fixer.py. Since this module is already integrated (as evidenced by the tests and CLI usage), this comment should be removed.

🧹 Proposed cleanup
 # Convenience function
 def detect_docker_uid_mapping() -> dict:
     """Detect Docker UID mapping for current environment."""
     handler = DockerPermissionHandler()
     return handler.container_info
-
-
-# Update auditor_fixer.py to use Docker handler
-# Add this import and integration
tests/permissions/test_auditor_fixer.py (2)

99-111: Consider testing through the public API instead of private methods.

Lines 106 and 110 directly test the private method _uid_to_name(). This couples tests to implementation details and can make refactoring more difficult. Consider testing this functionality through public methods that use _uid_to_name() internally, such as generate_docker_permission_report() or fix_docker_bind_mount_permissions().


356-357: Remove non-standard if __name__ block.

The if __name__ == "__main__" block with pytest.main() is non-standard for pytest test files. Pytest is typically invoked via the command line (pytest tests/) or through test discovery, not by executing the test file directly. This adds unnecessary coupling.

♻️ Simplify by removing the block
-
-if __name__ == "__main__":
-    pytest.main([__file__, "-v"])
cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py (2)

132-142: Refactor duplicate detection to avoid fragile string parsing.

Lines 136-142 parse suggestion strings to check for duplicates by extracting file paths with s.split()[2].strip("'"). This is brittle and assumes a specific format. If the suggest_fix() format changes, this logic breaks.

♻️ More robust approach using a set

Add a set to track files with suggestions:

         try:
+            files_with_suggestions = set()
             for item in path.rglob("*"):
                 if item.is_file():
                     try:
                         mode = item.stat().st_mode
                         file_path = str(item)
 
                         # Check for world-writable (others have write permission)
                         if mode & stat.S_IWOTH:  # Others write (0o002)
                             result["world_writable"].append(file_path)
-                            suggestion = self.suggest_fix(
-                                file_path, current_perms=oct(mode & 0o777)
-                            )
-                            result["suggestions"].append(suggestion)
+                            if file_path not in files_with_suggestions:
+                                suggestion = self.suggest_fix(
+                                    file_path, current_perms=oct(mode & 0o777)
+                                )
+                                result["suggestions"].append(suggestion)
+                                files_with_suggestions.add(file_path)
 
                         # Check for 777 permissions
                         if (mode & 0o777) == 0o777:
                             if file_path not in result["dangerous"]:
                                 result["dangerous"].append(file_path)
-                                if file_path not in [
-                                    s.split()[2].strip("'")
-                                    for s in result["suggestions"]
-                                    if len(s.split()) > 2
-                                ]:
+                                if file_path not in files_with_suggestions:
                                     suggestion = self.suggest_fix(file_path, current_perms="777")
                                     result["suggestions"].append(suggestion)
+                                    files_with_suggestions.add(file_path)

292-308: Consider simplifying or removing the "ONE COMMAND TO FIX ALL" section.

This section has several concerns:

  1. Line 292: Russian comment should be in English for consistency with the rest of the codebase.
  2. Lines 299-301: Again relies on fragile string parsing to extract chmod commands from suggestions.
  3. Line 305: Chaining commands with && means if one fails, subsequent commands won't execute. This could leave the system in a partially-fixed state.

Consider either:

  • Removing this section entirely (users can review individual suggestions), or
  • Generating a shell script file that handles errors gracefully
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161-183: Previous issue resolved.

The tautological assertions flagged in the previous review have been correctly fixed. The assertions now properly validate that either root (UID/GID 0) is present in the mapping OR the mapping is non-empty (len(mapping) > 0).

cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py (1)

292-307: Previous issue resolved.

The bug where the success flag was set prematurely inside the loop has been correctly fixed. The method now tracks all_succeeded across all actions and sets result["success"] only after all actions complete.

cortex/cli.py (1)

2082-2097: LGTM: Argument parser properly configured.

The argument parser for audit-permissions is well-structured with appropriate flags. The previously flagged unused --docker flag is now properly consumed by the audit_permissions method (line 141).

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8-14: LGTM! Clean lazy-loading proxy pattern.

The __new__ override correctly implements lazy loading by deferring the import of RealPermissionAuditor until instantiation. This pattern reduces startup time and avoids circular import issues.

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76-88: Verify parser compatibility with the formatting change.

Similar to the AMD test, the Intel Xeon mock data formatting was changed from tabs to spaces. Confirm that the CPU parser handles both whitespace formats correctly.

This change also appears outside the scope of a permission auditing PR. If this is a deliberate test improvement, consider documenting the intent or moving it to a dedicated refactoring PR.


32-50: No action needed on the formatting change.

The mock cpuinfo data format (space-aligned vs. tab-delimited) is handled correctly by the parser. The detect_cpu() method uses regex patterns with \s* (matching any whitespace) and split(":").strip() logic, both of which work identically with tabs or spaces. The test data is valid and will parse correctly.

If this formatting change is incidental and unrelated to the PR's permission auditing objectives, consider moving it to a separate test maintenance PR for clarity.

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🤖 Fix all issues with AI agents
In @cortex/cli.py:
- Around line 126-163: The audit_permissions method currently leaves apply_fixes
False when the user passes --dry-run, so scan_and_fix never generates previewed
fixes; change the logic that computes apply_fixes (now using
getattr(args,"fix",False)) to set apply_fixes=True if either args.fix is True OR
args.dry_run is True while still instantiating PermissionManager with
dry_run=getattr(args,"dry_run", True) so fixes are only previewed (dry_run True)
but scan_and_fix receives apply_fixes=True to produce the preview; update
references in audit_permissions and keep manager = PermissionManager(...) and
the call result = manager.scan_and_fix(path=path, apply_fixes=apply_fixes).
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25-26: LGTM!

The import and alias are correctly structured and align with the lazy-loading proxy pattern used in the permissions module.


2086-2101: LGTM! Argument parser correctly defined.

The CLI arguments for audit-permissions are well-structured with clear help text. The command exposes path scanning, fix application, dry-run mode, Docker context awareness, and verbose output options as intended.


2157-2158: LGTM! Command routing is correct.

The audit-permissions command is properly wired to the cli.audit_permissions(args) handler, consistent with the routing pattern used for other commands.

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In @cortex/cli.py:
- Around line 127-166: The audit_permissions flow lets both --fix and --dry-run
be true which causes apply_fixes to be computed incorrectly and passes
dry_run=True to scan_and_fix; update the CLI so these flags cannot be combined
or validate them in audit_permissions: either (A) make the parser arguments for
"--fix" and "--dry-run" mutually exclusive in the argument parser (use an
argparse mutually exclusive group when defining the audit command) or (B) add
explicit validation at the start of audit_permissions to detect if
getattr(args,"fix",False) and getattr(args,"dry_run",False) are both True and
raise/print an error and return 1; ensure any change references the
audit_permissions function and the scan_and_fix call so apply_fixes and dry_run
passed to PermissionManager.scan_and_fix behave unambiguously.
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25-27: Consider a more distinctive alias name.

The alias PermissionManager creates potential confusion since cortex.permission_manager.PermissionManager already exists (used in docker_permissions at line 61). While the code works due to local imports, using a more distinctive name like PermissionAuditorManager or directly using PermissionAuditor would improve clarity.


138-150: Simplify redundant dry_run initialization.

The PermissionManager is initialized with dry_run at line 140, but scan_and_fix is always called with an explicit dry_run parameter at line 150, making the initialization value unused. For clarity, either:

  • Pass dry_run=None to scan_and_fix to use the manager's initialized value, or
  • Remove dry_run from the manager initialization if the implementation supports it

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- Around line 25-27: The module-level alias PermissionManager =
PermissionAuditor creates a confusing naming collision with the different
PermissionManager imported inside docker_permissions; remove the alias or rename
it (e.g., PermissionAuditorManager = PermissionAuditor) and update references in
audit_permissions to use the new name (or use PermissionAuditor directly) so
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adjust any usage in audit_permissions and ensure docker_permissions keeps its
local import of PermissionManager unchanged.
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136-150: Simplify the confusing apply_fixes logic and inconsistent dry_run defaults.

Several issues make this code harder to understand:

  1. Line 147: apply_fixes = dry_run_flag or fix_flag is semantically confusing. The name apply_fixes suggests "actually apply fixes", but it's True even when only previewing (dry-run). Consider renaming to attempt_fixes or should_generate_fix_suggestions.

  2. Lines 140 vs 145: Inconsistent defaults for dry_run:

    • Line 140: dry_run=getattr(args, "dry_run", True) (defaults to True)
    • Line 145: dry_run_flag = getattr(args, "dry_run", False) (defaults to False)
    • The manager's initialization value is immediately overridden at line 150, making line 140's default misleading.
  3. Overall: The double-extraction of the same flag with different defaults adds unnecessary complexity.

♻️ Cleaner approach
         try:
+            # Extract flags once
+            path = getattr(args, "path", ".")
+            fix_flag = getattr(args, "fix", False)
+            dry_run_flag = getattr(args, "dry_run", False)
+            
             # Initialize manager
             manager = PermissionManager(
                 verbose=getattr(args, "verbose", False),
-                dry_run=getattr(args, "dry_run", True),
+                dry_run=True,  # Always use safe default; overridden below
                 docker_context=getattr(args, "docker", False),
             )
 
-            path = getattr(args, "path", ".")
-            dry_run_flag = getattr(args, "dry_run", False)
-            fix_flag = getattr(args, "fix", False)
-            apply_fixes = dry_run_flag or fix_flag
+            # Determine behavior:
+            # - No flags: just scan (apply_fixes=False)
+            # - --dry-run: scan and preview fixes (apply_fixes=True, dry_run=True)
+            # - --fix: scan and apply fixes (apply_fixes=True, dry_run=False)
+            should_suggest_fixes = dry_run_flag or fix_flag
+            actual_dry_run = not fix_flag  # False only when --fix is used
 
             # Scan and fix
-            result = manager.scan_and_fix(path=path, apply_fixes=apply_fixes, dry_run=dry_run_flag)
+            result = manager.scan_and_fix(
+                path=path, 
+                apply_fixes=should_suggest_fixes, 
+                dry_run=actual_dry_run
+            )

2107-2107: Remove redundant --verbose flag; use the global flag instead.

Line 2107 defines a --verbose flag specifically for the audit-permissions subcommand, but a global --verbose flag is already defined at line 1829 that applies to all commands. Redefining it here is redundant and creates inconsistency with other subcommands that rely on the global flag.

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     audit_parser.add_argument(
         "--docker", action="store_true", help="Consider Docker container UID mappings"
     )
-    audit_parser.add_argument("--verbose", "-v", action="store_true", help="Show detailed output")

The method at line 138 already uses getattr(args, "verbose", False) which will correctly pick up the global flag.

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2164-2165: LGTM!

Command routing is correctly implemented and follows the existing pattern in the file.

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@altynai9128 Kindly resolve conflicts.

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@altynai9128 Kindly resolve conflicts.Making it draft until then.

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141-153: Inconsistent default value for dry_run parameter.

Line 143 uses getattr(args, "dry_run", True) as default, but line 148 uses getattr(args, "dry_run", False). Since the CLI argument --dry-run is store_true (defaults to False when not passed), the default on line 143 should also be False for consistency.

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         try:
             # Initialize manager
             manager = PermissionManager(
                 verbose=getattr(args, "verbose", False),
-                dry_run=getattr(args, "dry_run", True),
+                dry_run=getattr(args, "dry_run", False),
                 docker_context=getattr(args, "docker", False),
             )

2415-2432: Duplicate --verbose flag may cause confusion.

Line 2432 adds --verbose to the audit-permissions subparser, but there's already a global --verbose flag at line 2154. This redundancy may confuse users and could lead to inconsistent behavior depending on flag placement.

Consider removing the subcommand-specific --verbose and relying on the global flag, or ensure the audit method checks both.

Suggested fix: Remove duplicate --verbose
     audit_parser.add_argument(
         "--docker", action="store_true", help="Consider Docker container UID mappings"
     )
-    audit_parser.add_argument("--verbose", "-v", action="store_true", help="Show detailed output")
cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py (5)

25-37: Missing type hints on __init__ parameters.

Per coding guidelines, type hints are required in Python code. The __init__ method parameters lack type annotations.

Suggested fix
-    def __init__(self, verbose=False, dry_run=True, docker_context=False):
+    def __init__(self, verbose: bool = False, dry_run: bool = True, docker_context: bool = False):
         self.verbose = verbose
         self.dry_run = dry_run
         self.docker_handler = None

129-134: World-writable directories are not scanned.

The scan only checks files (item.is_file() on line 133), but world-writable directories are equally dangerous (attackers can create files in them). Consider also checking directories.

Suggested fix
     def _scan_files_for_permissions(self, path: Path, result: dict) -> None:
         """Scan all files in directory for dangerous permissions."""
         try:
             for item in path.rglob("*"):
-                if item.is_file():
+                if item.is_file() or item.is_dir():
                     self._check_file_permissions(item, result)
         except OSError as e:
             logger.error(f"Error scanning directory {path}: {e}")

168-175: Fragile duplicate detection via string parsing.

_has_suggestion_for_file parses the suggestion string to extract the file path, which is brittle if the format changes. Consider tracking suggested files with a set in the result dict instead.

Suggested approach
     def scan_directory(self, directory_path: str | Path) -> dict[str, list[str]]:
         ...
         path = Path(directory_path).resolve()
-        result = {"world_writable": [], "dangerous": [], "suggestions": [], "docker_context": False}
+        result = {"world_writable": [], "dangerous": [], "suggestions": [], "docker_context": False, "_suggested_files": set()}
         ...

     def _check_world_writable(self, mode: int, file_path: str, result: dict) -> None:
         """Check if file is world-writable."""
         if mode & stat.S_IWOTH:
             result["world_writable"].append(file_path)
-            suggestion = self.suggest_fix(file_path, current_perms=oct(mode & 0o777))
-            result["suggestions"].append(suggestion)
+            if file_path not in result.get("_suggested_files", set()):
+                suggestion = self.suggest_fix(file_path, current_perms=oct(mode & 0o777))
+                result["suggestions"].append(suggestion)
+                result.setdefault("_suggested_files", set()).add(file_path)

347-366: Fragile command extraction in _add_one_command_fix.

The method parses suggestion strings to extract chmod commands (lines 354-357). This is fragile and duplicates the parsing logic from _has_suggestion_for_file. Consider storing structured fix data instead of parsing generated strings.


252-261: Missing return type hint on scan_and_fix.

Per coding guidelines, type hints are required. The scan_and_fix method lacks a return type annotation.

Suggested fix
-    def scan_and_fix(self, path=".", apply_fixes=False, dry_run=None):
+    def scan_and_fix(self, path: str = ".", apply_fixes: bool = False, dry_run: bool | None = None) -> dict:
cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py (4)

6-11: Unused import: re.

The re module is imported but never used in this file.

Suggested fix
 import grp
 import os
 import pwd
-import re
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Optional

37-39: Specify encoding when opening files.

The file is opened without explicit encoding. For consistency and to avoid potential issues on systems with non-UTF-8 defaults, specify encoding="utf-8".

Suggested fix
             if os.path.exists(cgroup_path):
-                with open(cgroup_path) as f:
+                with open(cgroup_path, encoding="utf-8") as f:
                     content = f.read()

358-360: Fragile permission extraction from command string.

Line 359 parses the chmod command string to extract the permission value. This is fragile and depends on the exact format produced by _create_chmod_action. Consider storing the recommended permission directly in the action dict.

Suggested fix
     def _create_chmod_action(self, current_mode: int, path_obj: Path) -> dict:
         """Create chmod action dictionary."""
         recommended = 0o755 if path_obj.is_dir() else 0o644
         return {
             "type": "chmod",
             "command": f"chmod {oct(recommended)[2:]} '{path_obj}'",
             "description": f"Fix dangerous permissions {oct(current_mode)} -> {oct(recommended)}",
+            "mode": recommended,
         }

     def _execute_real_actions(
         ...
                 elif action["type"] == "chmod":
-                    recommended = int(action["command"].split()[1], 8)
+                    recommended = action.get("mode", 0o644)
                     os.chmod(path_obj, recommended)

423-427: Missing return type hint on convenience function.

Per coding guidelines, type hints are required.

Suggested fix
-def detect_docker_uid_mapping() -> dict:
+def detect_docker_uid_mapping() -> dict[str, any]:
     """Detect Docker UID mapping for current environment."""
     handler = DockerPermissionHandler()
     return handler.container_info
tests/permissions/test_docker_handler.py (4)

10-13: Non-English comment should be translated.

Line 12 contains a Russian comment. For consistency and maintainability in an English codebase, comments should be in English.

Suggested fix
 def test_docker_handler_import():
     """Test that DockerPermissionHandler can be imported"""
-    # Импорт уже проверен в импорте выше, можно ничего не проверять
+    # Import is already verified by the import statement above
     pass

122-127: Redundant import inside test function.

DockerPermissionHandler is already imported at the top of the file (line 7). The re-import on line 124 is unnecessary and repeated in several other test functions.

Example fix (apply to all affected tests)
 def test_fix_docker_bind_mount_permissions_dry_run(tmp_path):
     """Test fix_docker_bind_mount_permissions in dry-run mode"""
-    from cortex.permissions.docker_handler import DockerPermissionHandler
-
     handler = DockerPermissionHandler()

142-143: Weak assertion that always passes.

Line 143 asserts 'current' in result or 'warnings' in result. Since result always contains the 'warnings' key (even if empty), this assertion always passes. Consider checking for 'current' specifically when the path exists and the operation would succeed.

Suggested fix
     # Check structure
-    assert "current" in result or "warnings" in result
+    # For existing path with dry_run=True, current should be populated
+    assert "current" in result
+    assert "target" in result

168-170: Tautological assertion.

The assertion assert 0 in mapping or len(mapping) > 0 is always true because if 0 is not in mapping, then either the mapping is empty or has other entries. If empty, len(mapping) > 0 is False, but the test would still pass if 0 is in an empty mapping (impossible). This doesn't effectively test the expected behavior.

Consider asserting that root (UID 0) should be in the mapping when running on most systems:

Suggested fix
     assert isinstance(mapping, dict)
-    # At least root (0) should be in mapping
-    assert 0 in mapping or len(mapping) > 0
+    # Mapping should not be empty and typically contains root
+    assert len(mapping) > 0
+    # On most systems, root (0) should be present
+    assert 0 in mapping, "Expected root (UID 0) in mapping"
tests/permissions/test_auditor_fixer.py (2)

227-229: Assertion could be more precise.

The assertion assert oct(mode) != "0o777" verifies permissions changed, but doesn't confirm they changed to the expected value. Consider asserting the specific expected mode.

Suggested fix
     # Verify permissions actually changed
     mode = test_file.stat().st_mode & 0o777
-    assert oct(mode) != "0o777"
+    assert mode == 0o644, f"Expected 0o644, got {oct(mode)}"

410-424: Test name and comment are misleading.

The test is named test_suggest_fix_with_shebang and comments claim "Should suggest 755 because of shebang". However, the actual implementation in auditor_fixer.py (line 198) suggests 755 based on file extension (.py), not shebang content. The test passes, but for the wrong reason.

Consider either:

  1. Renaming the test to reflect what it actually tests (extension-based detection)
  2. Or implementing actual shebang detection in the auditor
Option 1: Rename test to match actual behavior
-def test_suggest_fix_with_shebang(tmp_path):
-    """Test suggest_fix for files with shebang"""
+def test_suggest_fix_for_python_file(tmp_path):
+    """Test suggest_fix for .py files (detected by extension)"""
     from cortex.permissions.auditor_fixer import PermissionAuditor

     auditor = PermissionAuditor()

-    # Create script with shebang but no execute bit
+    # Create Python file - detected as script by .py extension
     script = tmp_path / "script.py"
     script.write_text("#!/usr/bin/env python3\nprint('hello')")
     script.chmod(0o644)  # No execute bit

     suggestion = auditor.suggest_fix(script, "644")
     assert "chmod" in suggestion
-    # Should suggest 755 because of shebang
+    # Should suggest 755 because .py extension indicates a script
     assert "755" in suggestion
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cortex/cli.py (3)

26-28: LGTM: Import and alias setup.

The import and alias are correctly placed. The alias PermissionManager = PermissionAuditor provides backward compatibility while using the new auditor implementation.


159-165: Exit code behavior in dry-run mode.

The current logic returns exit code 1 if issues are found but not fixed. In --dry-run mode, fixes_applied will always be False, so the command returns 1 when issues exist. This is reasonable for CI/scripting (exit 1 = "issues need attention"), but consider documenting this behavior for users.


2604-2605: LGTM: Command routing.

The routing for the audit-permissions command is correctly wired to call cli.audit_permissions(args).

cortex/permissions/auditor_fixer.py (5)

1-13: LGTM: Module header and imports.

The module docstring clearly describes the purpose. Imports are appropriate for the functionality.


39-66: LGTM: Plain English explanation method.

Well-documented with clear type hints. The explanations are user-friendly and actionable.


177-213: LGTM: Fix suggestion logic.

The method correctly identifies executable files by mode bits or common script extensions and suggests appropriate permissions (755 for executables, 644 for data files). The approach is sound for the auditor's purpose.


215-250: LGTM: Permission fixing logic.

The method correctly preserves file type bits while changing permissions, handles dry-run mode appropriately, and verifies changes after application. Error handling is robust.


368-382: Only world-writable files are fixed, not dangerous (777) directories.

The _apply_fixes method only iterates over world_writable files. Since directories are not scanned (as noted earlier), 777 directories won't be fixed. If directory scanning is added, ensure they're included in the fix loop.

cortex/permissions/docker_handler.py (3)

69-120: LGTM: UID mapping discovery.

The approach of validating hardcoded common UIDs against the actual system is pragmatic. The fallback to minimal mapping ensures robustness.


224-281: LGTM: Bind mount permission fixing.

The method is well-structured with clear separation between planning and execution phases. Error handling is appropriate, and the dry-run support is correctly implemented.


382-420: LGTM: Docker permission report generation.

The report is well-structured, informative, and provides useful context about the container environment and common permission issues.

tests/permissions/test_docker_handler.py (1)

246-259: LGTM: Docker path-specific test.

Good test coverage for container-specific fix logic with Docker volume paths. The assertions verify the base fix is preserved correctly.

tests/permissions/test_auditor_fixer.py (6)

1-13: LGTM: Test file setup.

Appropriate imports and module docstring. The test suite is well-organized with class-based grouping for related tests.


15-73: LGTM: Basic functionality tests.

Good coverage of core functionality with appropriate assertions and use of pytest fixtures.


75-109: LGTM: Docker handler integration tests.

Good coverage of Docker handler functionality including edge cases like high/non-existent UIDs.


129-177: LGTM: Edge case tests.

Comprehensive coverage of edge cases including non-existent paths and incorrect input types.


354-407: LGTM: Error handling tests.

Good coverage of error conditions using mocking. The tests verify graceful degradation when permission or OS errors occur.


306-343: LGTM: Public API and alias tests.

Good coverage of the public API surface including aliases (PermissionManager, PermissionFixer) and convenience functions (scan_path, analyze_permissions).

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@Anshgrover23 Hello! CodeRabbit has suggested some fixes related to types and style.

The core functionality for Issue #446 is fully implemented, and all CI tests are passing.

Would you prefer that I:

  • Fix only the critical bugs (e.g., test code left in production files)?

  • Address all of CodeRabbit's suggestions, including the stylistic ones?

The project is ready to be merged with the current code, but I'm happy to make adjustments based on your guidance.

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  1. Yes, add tests files and test in local first.
  2. Yes, Address all of CodeRabbit's suggestions.

@Anshgrover23 Anshgrover23 marked this pull request as draft January 12, 2026 20:19
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@Anshgrover23 Important Update on PR #536: Balancing AI Suggestions with Production Stability

During the final review, I encountered a critical issue that highlights the problem of automated suggestions from tools like CodeRabbit.

The Problem: "Improvements" That Break Working Code
The initial implementation of the Permission Auditor was fully functional and passed all tests. However, after applying CodeRabbit's automated suggestions aimed at "code quality," the test suite began to fail.

For example, CodeRabbit suggested removing a core method in docker_handler.py, misclassifying it as "test code." This method was, in fact, essential for the Docker UID mapping feature required by the ticket.

As I see it, CodeRabbit excels at finding typos and formatting issues. However, it cannot understand the higher-level architecture, rules of our code. It optimizes for a generic "clean code" ideal, not for functional correctness within our specific context.

I have reverted all breaking changes. The PR is now restored to its last fully functional state, and all tests pass.

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