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Security Policy for System Discovery Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the System Discovery 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: System Discovery 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 system_discovery module within the Codomyrmex project.

Threat Model​

Security Considerations​

  1. Information Disclosure

    • Threat: System discovery may expose sensitive system information, file paths, or internal configurations
    • Mitigation: Filter sensitive information from discovery results, implement access controls, sanitize discovery output

  2. Path Traversal

    • Threat: Malicious file paths could allow access to unauthorized files during discovery scanning
    • Mitigation: Validate and normalize all file paths, restrict discovery scope, use absolute path resolution

  3. Code Execution

    • Threat: Discovery operations that execute code or import modules could lead to arbitrary code execution
    • Mitigation: Use safe introspection methods, avoid executing untrusted code, implement sandboxing where necessary

  4. Resource Exhaustion

    • Threat: Discovery operations on large systems could consume excessive resources
    • Mitigation: Implement resource limits, use timeouts, restrict discovery scope, implement progress monitoring

  5. Discovery Manipulation

    • Threat: Malicious actors could manipulate discovery results to hide system components or capabilities
    • Mitigation: Verify discovery integrity, implement checksums, use multiple discovery methods, audit discovery results

Best Practices for Using This Module​

  • Always use the latest stable version of the module.
  • Restrict discovery scope to trusted directories and modules.
  • Filter sensitive information from discovery results before logging or reporting.
  • Implement proper access controls for discovery operations.
  • Use resource limits and timeouts for discovery operations.
  • Validate and sanitize all file paths used in discovery operations.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring discovery permissions.
  • Regularly audit discovery results for anomalies or unexpected changes.
  • Use secure channels for transmitting discovery results.
  • Implement proper logging that masks sensitive information.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the System Discovery module secure.