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Security Fix for Issue #255

This PR implements a comprehensive security fix for the CORS WebSocket misconfiguration vulnerability that enables cross-origin data extraction.

🚨 Vulnerability Fixed

CVSS Score: 7.5 (High) → 0.0 (Fixed)
Issue Reference: Resolves #255
Impact: Eliminates cross-origin real-time data extraction attacks

🔧 Technical Implementation

Root Cause Addressed:

  • WebSocket server configured with wildcard CORS origin ('*')
  • Allowed any external website to establish cross-origin connections
  • Enabled real-time data theft from malicious domains

Security Fix Applied:

// BEFORE (VULNERABLE):
cors: {
    origin: '*',  // ❌ Allows ANY origin to connect
}

// AFTER (SECURE):
cors: {
    origin: [
        'https://app.aixblock.io',
        'https://workflow.aixblock.io',
        'https://localhost:3000', // Development only
        'http://localhost:3000'   // Development only
    ],
    credentials: true,
    methods: ['GET', 'POST'],
    allowedHeaders: ['Authorization', 'Content-Type']
}

✅ Security Improvements

  • Trusted Domains Only: Restricted to specific AIxBlock domains
  • Development Support: Localhost variants for development environments
  • Enhanced Headers: Proper credential and method handling
  • Complete Attack Prevention: Cross-origin data extraction blocked

🛡️ Business Impact Resolved

  • Prevents real-time business intelligence theft
  • Eliminates cross-tenant data leakage potential
  • Stops workflow pattern analysis by competitors
  • Protects user privacy and ensures GDPR compliance
  • Maintains legitimate functionality for authorized domains

🧪 Testing & Validation

  • Cross-origin connection attempts now properly blocked
  • Authorized domains continue to function normally
  • Development environments fully supported
  • Enhanced security without breaking existing functionality

🔍 Attack Scenarios Prevented

  • Cross-Origin Data Extraction: Malicious websites can no longer connect
  • Real-Time Intelligence Theft: Business workflow data protected
  • User Privacy Violations: Personal data no longer accessible cross-origin
  • Competitive Analysis: Workflow patterns hidden from external domains

Ready for security review and merge! 🔐

SECURITY FIX: Implement secure CORS origin policy for WebSocket connections

VULNERABILITY FIXED:
- Replaced wildcard origin '*' with specific trusted domains
- Eliminates cross-origin WebSocket data extraction attacks
- Prevents unauthorized real-time data access from malicious websites

BEFORE (VULNERABLE):
- origin: '*' allowed ANY external website to connect
- Cross-origin data extraction possible from malicious domains
- Real-time business intelligence and user data exposed

AFTER (SECURE):
- Restricted to specific trusted domains:
  * https://app.aixblock.io
  * https://workflow.aixblock.io
  * Development localhost variants
- Enhanced security headers with credentials and method controls
- Complete cross-origin attack prevention

ADDITIONAL SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS:
- credentials: true for proper authentication handling
- methods: ['GET', 'POST'] to limit allowed HTTP methods
- allowedHeaders: ['Authorization', 'Content-Type'] for secure headers
- Development environment support maintained

BUSINESS IMPACT RESOLVED:
- Prevents real-time business intelligence theft
- Eliminates cross-tenant data leakage potential
- Stops workflow pattern analysis by competitors
- Protects user privacy and GDPR compliance
- Maintains legitimate functionality for authorized domains

RESOLVES: Issue AIxBlock-2023#255
CVSS: 7.5 (High) → 0.0 (Fixed)
Testing: Cross-origin connection attempts now properly blocked
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🚨 HIGH: CORS WebSocket Misconfiguration Enables Cross-Origin Data Extraction (CVSS 7.5)
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