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Scans Cairo/StarkNet smart contracts for 6 critical vulnerabilities including felt252 arithmetic overflow, L1-L2 messaging issues, address conversion problems, and signature replay. Use when auditing StarkNet projects.
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Scans Cairo/StarkNet smart contracts for 6 critical vulnerabilities including felt252 arithmetic overflow, L1-L2 messaging issues, address conversion problems, and signature replay. Use when auditing StarkNet projects.
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Cairo/StarkNet Vulnerability Scanner
1. Purpose
Systematically scan Cairo smart contracts on StarkNet for platform-specific security vulnerabilities related to arithmetic, cross-layer messaging, and cryptographic operations. This skill encodes 6 critical vulnerability patterns unique to Cairo/StarkNet ecosystem.
2. When to Use This Skill
- Auditing StarkNet smart contracts (Cairo)
- Reviewing L1-L2 bridge implementations
- Pre-launch security assessment of StarkNet applications
- Validating cross-layer message handling
- Reviewing signature verification logic
- Assessing L1 handler functions
3. Platform Detection
File Extensions & Indicators
- Cairo files:
.cairo
Language/Framework Markers
// Cairo contract indicators
#[contract]
mod MyContract {
use starknet::ContractAddress;
#[storage]
struct Storage {
balance: LegacyMap<ContractAddress, felt252>,
}
#[external(v0)]
fn transfer(ref self: ContractState, to: ContractAddress, amount: felt252) {
// Contract logic
}
#[l1_handler]
fn handle_deposit(ref self: ContractState, from_address: felt252, amount: u256) {
// L1 message handler
}
}
// Common patterns
felt252, u128, u256
ContractAddress, EthAddress
#[external(v0)], #[l1_handler], #[constructor]
get_caller_address(), get_contract_address()
send_message_to_l1_syscall
Project Structure
src/contract.cairo- Main contract implementationsrc/lib.cairo- Library modulestests/- Contract testsScarb.toml- Cairo project configuration
Tool Support
- Caracal: Trail of Bits static analyzer for Cairo
- Installation:
cargo install --git https://github.com/crytic/caracal --profile release --force(a Rust tool — not on PyPI) - Usage:
caracal detect src/ - cairo-test: Built-in testing framework
- Starknet Foundry: Testing and development toolkit
4. How This Skill Works
When invoked, I will:
- Search your codebase for Cairo files
- Analyze each contract for the 6 vulnerability patterns
- Report findings with file references and severity
- Provide fixes for each identified issue
- Check L1-L2 interactions for messaging vulnerabilities
5. Example Output
When vulnerabilities are found, you'll get a report like this:
=== CAIRO/STARKNET VULNERABILITY SCAN RESULTS ===
6. Vulnerability Patterns (6 Patterns)
I check for 6 critical vulnerability patterns unique to Cairo/Starknet. For detailed detection patterns, code examples, mitigations, and testing strategies, see VULNERABILITY_PATTERNS.md.
Pattern Summary:
- Unchecked Arithmetic ⚠️ CRITICAL - Integer overflow/underflow in felt252
- Storage Collision ⚠️ CRITICAL - Conflicting storage variable hashes
- Missing Access Control ⚠️ CRITICAL - No caller validation on sensitive functions
- Improper Felt252 Boundaries ⚠️ HIGH - Not validating felt252 range
- Unvalidated Contract Address ⚠️ HIGH - Using untrusted contract addresses
- Missing Caller Validation ⚠️ CRITICAL - No get_caller_address() checks
For complete vulnerability patterns with code examples, see VULNERABILITY_PATTERNS.md.
7. Scanning Workflow
Step 1: Platform Identification
- Verify Cairo language and StarkNet framework
- Check Cairo version (Cairo 1.0+ vs legacy Cairo 0)
- Locate contract files (
src/*.cairo) - Identify L1-L2 bridge contracts (if applicable)
Step 2: Arithmetic Safety Sweep
# Find felt252 usage in arithmetic
rg "felt252" src/ | rg "[-+*/]"
# Find balance/amount storage using felt252
rg "felt252" src/ | rg "balance|amount|total|supply"
# Should prefer u128, u256 instead
Step 3: L1 Handler Analysis
For each #[l1_handler] function:
- Validates
from_addressparameter - Checks address != zero
- Has proper access control
- Emits events for monitoring
Step 4: Signature Verification Review
For signature-based functions:
- Includes nonce tracking
- Nonce incremented after use
- Domain separator includes chain ID and contract address
- Cannot replay signatures
Step 5: L1-L2 Bridge Audit
If contract includes bridge functionality:
- L1 validates address < STARKNET_FIELD_PRIME
- L1 implements message cancellation
- L2 validates from_address in handlers
- Symmetric access controls L1 ↔ L2
- Test full roundtrip flows
Step 6: Static Analysis with Caracal
# Run Caracal detectors
caracal detect src/
# Specific detectors
caracal detect src/ --detectors unchecked-felt252-arithmetic
caracal detect src/ --detectors unchecked-l1-handler-from
caracal detect src/ --detectors missing-nonce-validation
8. Reporting Format
Finding Template
## [CRITICAL] Unchecked from_address in L1 Handler
**Location**: `src/bridge.cairo:145-155` (handle_deposit function)
**Description**:
The `handle_deposit` L1 handler function does not validate the `from_address` parameter. Any L1 contract can send messages to this function and mint tokens for arbitrary users, bypassing the intended L1 bridge access controls.
**Vulnerable Code**:
```rust
// bridge.cairo, line 145
#[l1_handler]
fn handle_deposit(
ref self: ContractState,
from_address: felt252, // Not validated!
user: ContractAddress,
amount: u256
) {
let current_balance = self.balances.read(user);
self.balances.write(user, current_balance + amount);
}
```
**Attack Scenario**:
1. Attacker deploys malicious L1 contract
2. Malicious contract calls `starknetCore.sendMessageToL2(l2Contract, selector, [attacker_address, 1000000])`
3. L2 handler processes message without checking sender
4. Attacker receives 1,000,000 tokens without depositing any funds
5. Protocol suffers infinite mint vulnerability
**Recommendation**:
Validate `from_address` against authorized L1 bridge:
```rust
#[l1_handler]
fn handle_deposit(
ref self: ContractState,
from_address: felt252,
user: ContractAddress,
amount: u256
) {
// Validate L1 sender
let authorized_l1_bridge = self.l1_bridge_address.read();
assert(from_address == authorized_l1_bridge, 'Unauthorized L1 sender');
let current_balance = self.balances.read(user);
self.balances.write(user, current_balance + amount);
}
```
**References**:
- building-secure-contracts/not-so-smart-contracts/cairo/unchecked_l1_handler_from
- Caracal detector: `unchecked-l1-handler-from`
9. Priority Guidelines
Critical (Immediate Fix Required)
- Unchecked from_address in L1 handlers (infinite mint)
- L1-L2 address conversion issues (funds to zero address)
High (Fix Before Deployment)
- Felt252 arithmetic overflow/underflow (balance manipulation)
- Missing signature replay protection (replay attacks)
- L1-L2 message failure without cancellation (locked funds)
Medium (Address in Audit)
- Overconstrained L1-L2 interactions (trapped funds)
10. Testing Recommendations
Unit Tests
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[test]
fn test_felt252_overflow() {
// Test arithmetic edge cases
}
#[test]
#[should_panic]
fn test_unauthorized_l1_handler() {
// Wrong from_address should fail
}
#[test]
fn test_signature_replay_protection() {
// Same signature twice should fail
}
}
Integration Tests (with L1)
// Test full L1-L2 flow
#[test]
fn test_deposit_withdraw_roundtrip() {
// 1. Deposit on L1
// 2. Wait for L2 processing
// 3. Verify L2 balance
// 4. Withdraw to L1
// 5. Verify L1 balance restored
}
Caracal CI Integration
# .github/workflows/security.yml
- name: Run Caracal
run: |
# Rebuilds from source each run; cache ~/.cargo or pin a release binary instead.
cargo install --git https://github.com/crytic/caracal --profile release --force
caracal detect src/ --fail-on high,critical
11. Additional Resources
- Building Secure Contracts:
building-secure-contracts/not-so-smart-contracts/cairo/ - Caracal: https://github.com/crytic/caracal
- Cairo Documentation: https://book.cairo-lang.org/
- StarkNet Documentation: https://docs.starknet.io/
- OpenZeppelin Cairo Contracts: https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/cairo-contracts
12. Quick Reference Checklist
Before completing Cairo/StarkNet audit:
Arithmetic Safety (HIGH):
- No felt252 used for balances/amounts (use u128/u256)
- OR felt252 arithmetic has explicit bounds checking
- Overflow/underflow scenarios tested
L1 Handler Security (CRITICAL):
- ALL
#[l1_handler]functions validatefrom_address - from_address compared against stored L1 contract address
- Cannot bypass by deploying alternate L1 contract
L1-L2 Messaging (HIGH):
- L1 bridge validates addresses < STARKNET_FIELD_PRIME
- L1 bridge implements message cancellation
- L2 handlers check from_address
- Symmetric validation rules L1 ↔ L2
- Full roundtrip flows tested
Signature Security (HIGH):
- Signatures include nonce tracking
- Nonce incremented after each use
- Domain separator includes chain ID and contract address
- Signature replay tested and prevented
- Cross-chain replay prevented
Tool Usage:
- Caracal scan completed with no critical findings
- Unit tests cover all vulnerability scenarios
- Integration tests verify L1-L2 flows
- Testnet deployment tested before mainnet
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name: cairo-vulnerability-scanner description: Scans Cairo/StarkNet smart contracts for 6 critical vulnerabilities including felt252 arithmetic overflow, L1-L2 messaging issues, address conversion problems, and signature replay. Use when auditing StarkNet projects.
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---
name: cairo-vulnerability-scanner
description: Scans Cairo/StarkNet smart contracts for 6 critical vulnerabilities including felt252 arithmetic overflow, L1-L2 messaging issues, address conversion problems, and signature replay. Use when auditing StarkNet projects.
---
# Cairo/StarkNet Vulnerability Scanner
## 1. Purpose
Systematically scan Cairo smart contracts on StarkNet for platform-specific security vulnerabilities related to arithmetic, cross-layer messaging, and cryptographic operations. This skill encodes 6 critical vulnerability patterns unique to Cairo/StarkNet ecosystem.
## 2. When to Use This Skill
- Auditing StarkNet smart contracts (Cairo)
- Reviewing L1-L2 bridge implementations
- Pre-launch security assessment of StarkNet applications
- Validating cross-layer message handling
- Reviewing signature verification logic
- Assessing L1 handler functions
## 3. Platform Detection
### File Extensions & Indicators
- **Cairo files**: `.cairo`
### Language/Framework Markers
```rust
// Cairo contract indicators
#[contract]
mod MyContract {
use starknet::ContractAddress;
#[storage]
struct Storage {
balance: LegacyMap<ContractAddress, felt252>,
}
#[external(v0)]
fn transfer(ref self: ContractState, to: ContractAddress, amount: felt252) {
// Contract logic
}
#[l1_handler]
fn handle_deposit(ref self: ContractState, from_address: felt252, amount: u256) {
// L1 message handler
}
}
// Common patterns
felt252, u128, u256
ContractAddress, EthAddress
#[external(v0)], #[l1_handler], #[constructor]
get_caller_address(), get_contract_address()
send_message_to_l1_syscall
```
### Project Structure
- `src/contract.cairo` - Main contract implementation
- `src/lib.cairo` - Library modules
- `tests/` - Contract tests
- `Scarb.toml` - Cairo project configuration
### Tool Support
- **Caracal**: Trail of Bits static analyzer for Cairo
- Installation: `cargo install --git https://github.com/crytic/caracal --profile release --force` (a Rust tool — not on PyPI)
- Usage: `caracal detect src/`
- **cairo-test**: Built-in testing framework
- **Starknet Foundry**: Testing and development toolkit
---
## 4. How This Skill Works
When invoked, I will:
1. **Search your codebase** for Cairo files
2. **Analyze each contract** for the 6 vulnerability patterns
3. **Report findings** with file references and severity
4. **Provide fixes** for each identified issue
5. **Check L1-L2 interactions** for messaging vulnerabilities
---
## 5. Example Output
When vulnerabilities are found, you'll get a report like this:
```
=== CAIRO/STARKNET VULNERABILITY SCAN RESULTS ===
```
---
## 6. Vulnerability Patterns (6 Patterns)
I check for 6 critical vulnerability patterns unique to Cairo/Starknet. For detailed detection patterns, code examples, mitigations, and testing strategies, see [VULNERABILITY_PATTERNS.md](resources/VULNERABILITY_PATTERNS.md).
### Pattern Summary:
1. **Unchecked Arithmetic** ⚠️ CRITICAL - Integer overflow/underflow in felt252
2. **Storage Collision** ⚠️ CRITICAL - Conflicting storage variable hashes
3. **Missing Access Control** ⚠️ CRITICAL - No caller validation on sensitive functions
4. **Improper Felt252 Boundaries** ⚠️ HIGH - Not validating felt252 range
5. **Unvalidated Contract Address** ⚠️ HIGH - Using untrusted contract addresses
6. **Missing Caller Validation** ⚠️ CRITICAL - No get_caller_address() checks
For complete vulnerability patterns with code examples, see [VULNERABILITY_PATTERNS.md](resources/VULNERABILITY_PATTERNS.md).
## 7. Scanning Workflow
### Step 1: Platform Identification
1. Verify Cairo language and StarkNet framework
2. Check Cairo version (Cairo 1.0+ vs legacy Cairo 0)
3. Locate contract files (`src/*.cairo`)
4. Identify L1-L2 bridge contracts (if applicable)
### Step 2: Arithmetic Safety Sweep
```bash
# Find felt252 usage in arithmetic
rg "felt252" src/ | rg "[-+*/]"
# Find balance/amount storage using felt252
rg "felt252" src/ | rg "balance|amount|total|supply"
# Should prefer u128, u256 instead
```
### Step 3: L1 Handler Analysis
For each `#[l1_handler]` function:
- [ ] Validates `from_address` parameter
- [ ] Checks address != zero
- [ ] Has proper access control
- [ ] Emits events for monitoring
### Step 4: Signature Verification Review
For signature-based functions:
- [ ] Includes nonce tracking
- [ ] Nonce incremented after use
- [ ] Domain separator includes chain ID and contract address
- [ ] Cannot replay signatures
### Step 5: L1-L2 Bridge Audit
If contract includes bridge functionality:
- [ ] L1 validates address < STARKNET_FIELD_PRIME
- [ ] L1 implements message cancellation
- [ ] L2 validates from_address in handlers
- [ ] Symmetric access controls L1 ↔ L2
- [ ] Test full roundtrip flows
### Step 6: Static Analysis with Caracal
```bash
# Run Caracal detectors
caracal detect src/
# Specific detectors
caracal detect src/ --detectors unchecked-felt252-arithmetic
caracal detect src/ --detectors unchecked-l1-handler-from
caracal detect src/ --detectors missing-nonce-validation
```
---
## 8. Reporting Format
### Finding Template
````markdown
## [CRITICAL] Unchecked from_address in L1 Handler
**Location**: `src/bridge.cairo:145-155` (handle_deposit function)
**Description**:
The `handle_deposit` L1 handler function does not validate the `from_address` parameter. Any L1 contract can send messages to this function and mint tokens for arbitrary users, bypassing the intended L1 bridge access controls.
**Vulnerable Code**:
```rust
// bridge.cairo, line 145
#[l1_handler]
fn handle_deposit(
ref self: ContractState,
from_address: felt252, // Not validated!
user: ContractAddress,
amount: u256
) {
let current_balance = self.balances.read(user);
self.balances.write(user, current_balance + amount);
}
```
**Attack Scenario**:
1. Attacker deploys malicious L1 contract
2. Malicious contract calls `starknetCore.sendMessageToL2(l2Contract, selector, [attacker_address, 1000000])`
3. L2 handler processes message without checking sender
4. Attacker receives 1,000,000 tokens without depositing any funds
5. Protocol suffers infinite mint vulnerability
**Recommendation**:
Validate `from_address` against authorized L1 bridge:
```rust
#[l1_handler]
fn handle_deposit(
ref self: ContractState,
from_address: felt252,
user: ContractAddress,
amount: u256
) {
// Validate L1 sender
let authorized_l1_bridge = self.l1_bridge_address.read();
assert(from_address == authorized_l1_bridge, 'Unauthorized L1 sender');
let current_balance = self.balances.read(user);
self.balances.write(user, current_balance + amount);
}
```
**References**:
- building-secure-contracts/not-so-smart-contracts/cairo/unchecked_l1_handler_from
- Caracal detector: `unchecked-l1-handler-from`
````
---
## 9. Priority Guidelines
### Critical (Immediate Fix Required)
- Unchecked from_address in L1 handlers (infinite mint)
- L1-L2 address conversion issues (funds to zero address)
### High (Fix Before Deployment)
- Felt252 arithmetic overflow/underflow (balance manipulation)
- Missing signature replay protection (replay attacks)
- L1-L2 message failure without cancellation (locked funds)
### Medium (Address in Audit)
- Overconstrained L1-L2 interactions (trapped funds)
---
## 10. Testing Recommendations
### Unit Tests
```rust
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[test]
fn test_felt252_overflow() {
// Test arithmetic edge cases
}
#[test]
#[should_panic]
fn test_unauthorized_l1_handler() {
// Wrong from_address should fail
}
#[test]
fn test_signature_replay_protection() {
// Same signature twice should fail
}
}
```
### Integration Tests (with L1)
```rust
// Test full L1-L2 flow
#[test]
fn test_deposit_withdraw_roundtrip() {
// 1. Deposit on L1
// 2. Wait for L2 processing
// 3. Verify L2 balance
// 4. Withdraw to L1
// 5. Verify L1 balance restored
}
```
### Caracal CI Integration
```yaml
# .github/workflows/security.yml
- name: Run Caracal
run: |
# Rebuilds from source each run; cache ~/.cargo or pin a release binary instead.
cargo install --git https://github.com/crytic/caracal --profile release --force
caracal detect src/ --fail-on high,critical
```
---
## 11. Additional Resources
- **Building Secure Contracts**: `building-secure-contracts/not-so-smart-contracts/cairo/`
- **Caracal**: https://github.com/crytic/caracal
- **Cairo Documentation**: https://book.cairo-lang.org/
- **StarkNet Documentation**: https://docs.starknet.io/
- **OpenZeppelin Cairo Contracts**: https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/cairo-contracts
---
## 12. Quick Reference Checklist
Before completing Cairo/StarkNet audit:
**Arithmetic Safety (HIGH)**:
- [ ] No felt252 used for balances/amounts (use u128/u256)
- [ ] OR felt252 arithmetic has explicit bounds checking
- [ ] Overflow/underflow scenarios tested
**L1 Handler Security (CRITICAL)**:
- [ ] ALL `#[l1_handler]` functions validate `from_address`
- [ ] from_address compared against stored L1 contract address
- [ ] Cannot bypass by deploying alternate L1 contract
**L1-L2 Messaging (HIGH)**:
- [ ] L1 bridge validates addresses < STARKNET_FIELD_PRIME
- [ ] L1 bridge implements message cancellation
- [ ] L2 handlers check from_address
- [ ] Symmetric validation rules L1 ↔ L2
- [ ] Full roundtrip flows tested
**Signature Security (HIGH)**:
- [ ] Signatures include nonce tracking
- [ ] Nonce incremented after each use
- [ ] Domain separator includes chain ID and contract address
- [ ] Signature replay tested and prevented
- [ ] Cross-chain replay prevented
**Tool Usage**:
- [ ] Caracal scan completed with no critical findings
- [ ] Unit tests cover all vulnerability scenarios
- [ ] Integration tests verify L1-L2 flows
- [ ] Testnet deployment tested before mainnet
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