Detect Optimization-Induced Authorization Changes

[mijinummi]

🧠 Concept

Detect automated fixes that modify authorization behavior.

⚠️ Problem

Refactoring contract logic can unintentionally alter who is permitted to execute an operation.

📁 Implementation Scope

• packages/analyzers/soroban/authorization/
• packages/autofix/validation/security/

✅ Requirements

• Compare authorization paths
• Detect modified authorization checks
• Flag affected functions
• Prevent unsafe fixes

🎯 Acceptance Criteria

• Authorization changes detected
• Affected functions reported
• Unsafe transformations blocked
• Regression tests added

[soundsng]

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