Gulf App - Security & Code Audit Report

Project: Gulf Application
Version: 1.0.0+23
Platform: Flutter (Android & iOS)
Audit Date: 26/11/2025
Auditor: Jonas Ockerman
Audit Type: Comprehensive Security & Code Quality Audit


Executive Summary

This audit report documents findings from a comprehensive review of the Gulf application codebase. The audit covers security, code quality, testing, dependencies, performance, and compliance aspects of the application.

Overall Risk Level: High Risk

Key Highlights:

  • Critical Security Issue: Sensitive files (certificates, private keys, keystores, service accounts) stored directly in repository - Immediate security risk requiring credential rotation
  • Critical Testing Gap: Complete absence of test suite (unit, integration, and UI tests) - No safety net for code changes or refactoring
  • Suboptimal Git Workflow: GitFlow branching model and separate staging/production tags create complexity and make deployment tracking difficult
  • Deprecated Dependencies: Staging build relies on deprecated libraries and fixed Git commits, creating security and maintenance risks
  • Code Cleanup Needed: Unused CI/CD pipeline files should be removed to reduce repository bloat
  • Refactoring Strategy: Should align refactoring efforts with redesign initiatives to maximize value and avoid duplicate work

Table of Contents

  1. Security Assessment
  2. Code Quality & Architecture
  3. Dependencies & Third-Party Libraries
  4. Performance & Optimization
  5. CI/CD & Build Pipeline
  6. Testing & Quality Assurance
  7. Documentation
  8. User Experience
  9. Recommendations & Action Items
  10. Appendices