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Last updated: April 29, 2026
Most code review looks for “does it work?” Security code review asks “does it work for inputs the author didn’t imagine?”
Most code review looks for “does it work?” Security code review asks “does it work for inputs the author didn’t imagine?”
The questions:
- What does the author assume about input format?
- What language quirk could surprise this code?
- What if this is concurrent?
- What if the dependency does something unexpected?
- What if the user’s session has changed mid-request?
The mindset: assume the author was tired, in a hurry, and unfamiliar with edge cases. Look for exactly those patterns.
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