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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively support the latest version of AvoRed Rust CMS. Security updates are provided for:

Version Supported
0.1.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in AvoRed Rust CMS, please report it responsibly:

How to Report

  1. Email: Send details to [[email protected]] (if available) or create a private GitHub security advisory
  2. GitHub Security Advisory: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
  3. Do NOT create public issues for security vulnerabilities

What to Include

Please include the following information in your report:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Suggested fix (if available)
  • Your contact information

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Assessment: Within 7 days
  • Fix Development: Depends on severity (1-30 days)
  • Public Disclosure: After fix is released and users have time to update

Security Best Practices

For Developers

  1. Dependency Management

    • Regularly update dependencies using cargo update
    • Run cargo audit before releases
    • Use cargo deny to check licenses and security advisories
  2. Code Security

    • Follow Rust security guidelines
    • Use secure coding practices
    • Validate all user inputs
    • Implement proper authentication and authorization
  3. Environment Security

    • Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
    • Never commit secrets to version control
    • Use strong, unique passwords and API keys

For Deployment

  1. Server Security

    • Keep the operating system updated
    • Use HTTPS/TLS for all communications
    • Implement proper firewall rules
    • Regular security audits
  2. Database Security

    • Use strong database passwords
    • Implement database access controls
    • Regular database backups
    • Encrypt sensitive data at rest
  3. Application Security

    • Configure security headers
    • Implement rate limiting
    • Use secure session management
    • Regular security monitoring

Security Features

Built-in Security

  • Password Hashing: Uses Argon2 for secure password storage
  • JWT Authentication: Secure token-based authentication
  • Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization
  • CORS Protection: Configurable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing
  • SQL Injection Prevention: Uses SurrealDB with parameterized queries

Security Headers

The application should be configured with the following security headers:

X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
X-Frame-Options: DENY
X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block
Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains
Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'
Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin

Security Scanning

Automated Scanning

We use the following tools for automated security scanning:

  • cargo-audit: Vulnerability scanning for Rust dependencies
  • cargo-deny: License and security policy enforcement
  • CodeQL: Static analysis for code vulnerabilities
  • Trivy: Container and filesystem vulnerability scanning
  • Dependabot: Automated dependency updates

Manual Security Reviews

  • Code reviews for all security-related changes
  • Regular penetration testing
  • Security architecture reviews
  • Third-party security audits (when applicable)

Incident Response

In Case of a Security Incident

  1. Immediate Response

    • Assess the scope and impact
    • Contain the incident
    • Document all actions taken
  2. Communication

    • Notify affected users
    • Coordinate with security researchers
    • Prepare public disclosure
  3. Recovery

    • Deploy fixes
    • Monitor for additional issues
    • Conduct post-incident review

Security Resources

External Resources

Tools and Libraries

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns, please contact:

  • Security Team: [Create a GitHub Security Advisory]
  • General Contact: [Project Maintainers]

Note: This security policy is a living document and will be updated as the project evolves.

There aren’t any published security advisories