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Security Policy for Terminal Interface Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Terminal Interface 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: Terminal Interface 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 terminal_interface module within the Codomyrmex project.

Threat Model​

Security Considerations​

  1. Command Injection

    • Threat: User input in terminal interfaces could be used to execute arbitrary commands
    • Mitigation: Validate and sanitize all user inputs, use safe command construction methods, implement input validation

  2. Information Disclosure

    • Threat: Terminal output or logs may expose sensitive information such as credentials or system paths
    • Mitigation: Mask sensitive information in output, implement secure logging, sanitize error messages

  3. History Exposure

    • Threat: Command history may contain sensitive information such as passwords or API keys
    • Mitigation: Filter sensitive commands from history, implement secure history storage, clear history on sensitive operations

  4. Terminal Session Hijacking

    • Threat: Unauthorized access to terminal sessions could allow command execution
    • Mitigation: Use secure terminal protocols, implement session authentication, implement session timeouts

  5. Input Validation

    • Threat: Malformed or malicious input could cause unexpected behavior or security issues
    • Mitigation: Validate all user inputs, implement proper error handling, use safe parsing methods

Best Practices for Using This Module​

  • Always use the latest stable version of the module.
  • Validate and sanitize all user inputs before processing.
  • Mask sensitive information in terminal output and logs.
  • Implement secure command history management.
  • Use secure terminal protocols for remote access.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring terminal permissions.
  • Implement session timeouts and proper session management.
  • Regularly audit terminal access logs for suspicious activity.
  • Clear sensitive information from command history.
  • Use secure channels for terminal communications.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the Terminal Interface module secure.