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How To Make A New Release

Bugsmirror MASST enables seamless creation and deployment of new application releases. With MASST, you can configure security settings, enable or disable features, and generate a release-ready build efficiently.

This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of creating a new release.

Step 1: Initiate a New Release​

  • Go to the portal: MASST Portal.
  • Click on + New Release button.
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Step 2: Select Application​

  • Choose the application for which you want to create a release from the list.
  • To onboard a new application, click on + Add App.

Refer to: Add a New Application

  • Click Next

Step 3: Select features​

Choose features to apply to your release.

  • If you want to enable all features, click on Select All.

  • Or select specific features based on your requirements. Credit cost is written below every feature.

    • CodeLock is for static code scanners that use advanced static analysis techniques to detect static security vulnerabilities. Get the report within 2-3 hours, depending on cue size.

    • RunLock evaluates the app’s security posture under dynamic attack scenarios. Get the report within 24 business hours.

    • APILock detects hidden endpoints, authentication flaws and information disclosure vulnerabilities. Get the report within 24 business hours.

    • Bugsmirror Defender is an app shielding solution providing runtime security from more than 50+ runtime threats.

    • Trust API Bind attach every API request with a unique token which is verified by client-side server, make sure that API request is generated by a genuine application shield by Bugsmirror Defender.

  • Click Next

Step 4: Configuration & Integration​

  • Choose an existing configuration or create a new config file + New Config.
  • Configurations define how selected features are applied to the application.

Refer to: Create a New Configuration

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Step 5: APILock credentials and SSL settings​

Note: Skip this step if APILock is not enabled.

When APILock is enabled, an additional security configuration panel will appear.

Authentication Options​

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As we interact with the app to capture and analyze these APIs to test them. We require the following details:

  • Domain
  • No sign-in required or Create Account option: Enable this if a ‘create your account’ option is possible within the application.

Or

  • Provide Login Credentials: Provide the following details so the application can be logged into and run to capture APIs:

    • Login ID.
    • Password.
    • Domains.

  • Update Credentials on Release: Enable this will update the login credentials when you create the release.

    SSL Pinning Configuration​

⚠️ Important:
Disable SSL pinning when enabling APILock to allow API traffic inspection.

  • MASST Defender enforces SSL pinning at runtime.

  • Disabling it here will not compromise overall API security.

    Additional Settings​

  • Enter the Domain Name.

  • Enable Update Credentials on Release Enable if required.

Step 6: Download & Install CLI Tool​

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MASST requires a CLI tool to integrate the release configuration into your application.

Option 1: Manual Download​

  • Select:
    • Platform (Linux, macOS, Windows).
    • Architecture (amd64, arm64, etc.).
  • Download the CLI package (this may require a certain permissions, thus second option, copying the curl command on the terminal is easier).

Option 2: Download via Command Line​

  • Run the curl-L command in your terminal, (a MASST_cli folder will download on your device).
  • The curl command is available in the MASST portal, when you make a new release. masst.bugsmirror.com.

Step 7: Create Release​

  • After completing all configurations, proceed to create the release.
  • On clicking on Create Release a pop up will appear.
  • Put the release tag (e.g., v1.0.0-release). Release tag is a unique name to the release. This is a helpful feature to recognize the release with specific features enabled and this config can be used again if needed from the history tab.
  • On giving a release tag. Click on create release.
  • The MASST configuration file will be automatically downloaded to your system.
  • If the configuration file is not downloaded on your device, first check whether downloads are disabled in your device settings. Enable downloads if they are turned off.
  • Also, ensure that browser pop-ups or auto-download permissions are not blocked. Some devices or browsers restrict automatic downloads or require user confirmation via pop-ups. Allow pop-ups and enable auto-downloads, then try downloading the file again.
  • Past release files are available in the Release tab of the dashboard.
  • Each downloaded release file is valid for one-time use only, so a new release file must be generated every time.
  • If your release file is not downloaded automatically, you can download it from the Release tab.
  • If a release is created by mistake or contains incorrect or incomplete configurations, you can revoke it from the Release tab. Upon revocation, the credits will be returned to your account.
  • Credits remain hold until the release file is consumed after integration. Once you integrate your application with the release file, and integration is completed successfully, the credits will be consumed.
  • Once the release file is integrated, the Download and Revoke options will no longer be available for that file.
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Step 8: Integrate Defender​

  • After clicking create release, a masst_config.bm file will be downloaded on your device.
  • Now, you have two files:
    • masst_config.bm
    • Masst_cli (by running curl command).
  • Masst_cli tool helps integrating the app’s aab file and Defender.
  • The integration steps are available in the MASST portal (Bugsmirror Defender tab).

How to integrate Defender

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