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Security Policy for Config Management Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Config Management module.

Reporting a Vulnerability​

If you discover a security vulnerability within this module, please report it to us as soon as possible. We take all security reports seriously.

DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please email the project maintainers with the subject line: "SECURITY Vulnerability Report: Config Management Module - Security Issue".

Please include the following information in your report:

  • A description of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
  • Steps to reproduce the vulnerability, including any specific configurations or conditions required.
  • Any proof-of-concept code or examples.
  • The version(s) of the module affected.
  • Your name and contact information (optional).

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 2-3 business days and will work with you to understand and remediate the issue.

Security Updates​

Security patches and updates for this module will be documented in the project CHANGELOG and released as part of regular version updates. Critical vulnerabilities may warrant out-of-band releases.

Scope​

This security policy applies only to the config_management module within the Codomyrmex project.

Threat Model​

Security Considerations​

  1. Sensitive Configuration Data

    • Threat: Exposure of API keys, database credentials, or other sensitive configuration values
    • Mitigation: Use encrypted storage for sensitive values, implement secret management, never log sensitive data

  2. Configuration File Tampering

    • Threat: Unauthorized modification of configuration files leading to system compromise
    • Mitigation: Validate configuration file integrity, use file permissions and access controls, implement change monitoring

  3. Injection Attacks

    • Threat: Malicious configuration values could lead to command or code injection
    • Mitigation: Validate and sanitize all configuration values, use safe parsing methods, restrict configuration scope

  4. Environment Variable Exposure

    • Threat: Sensitive environment variables may be exposed in logs, error messages, or process lists
    • Mitigation: Mask sensitive values in logs, use secure storage mechanisms, implement proper access controls

  5. Secret Manager Security

    • Threat: Compromised secret manager or insecure secret retrieval
    • Mitigation: Use industry-standard secret management solutions, implement proper authentication and authorization, encrypt secrets at rest and in transit

Best Practices for Using This Module​

  • Always use the latest stable version of the module.
  • Store sensitive configuration values in encrypted storage or secret management systems.
  • Never commit sensitive configuration files to version control.
  • Use environment-specific configuration files with appropriate access controls.
  • Validate all configuration values before use.
  • Implement proper logging that masks sensitive information.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring access or permissions.
  • Regularly audit configuration files for unauthorized changes.
  • Use secure channels for transmitting configuration data.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the Config Management module secure.