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‎SECURITY.md‎

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# Security Policy
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## Supported Versions
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We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:
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| Version | Supported |
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| ------- | ------------------ |
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| 0.2.x | :white_check_mark: |
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| < 0.1 | :x: |
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## Reporting a Vulnerability
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We take the security of DataSpace Frontend seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.
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### How to Report
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**Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.**
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Instead, please report them via email to:
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- **Email**: [email protected]
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- **Subject**: [SECURITY] DataSpace Frontend - Brief Description
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You should receive a response within 48 hours. If for some reason you do not, please follow up via email to ensure we received your original message.
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### What to Include
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Please include the following information in your report:
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- Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, CSRF, authentication bypass, etc.)
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- Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
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- The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
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- Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
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- Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
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- Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it
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### Response Process
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1. **Acknowledgment**: We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
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2. **Assessment**: Our security team will investigate and assess the vulnerability
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3. **Updates**: We will keep you informed about the progress of fixing the vulnerability
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4. **Resolution**: Once fixed, we will notify you and publicly disclose the vulnerability (with credit to you, if desired)
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## Security Best Practices
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### For Contributors
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When contributing to this project, please follow these security guidelines:
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#### Authentication & Authorization
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- Never commit credentials, API keys, or secrets to the repository
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- Use environment variables for all sensitive configuration
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- Always validate and sanitize user inputs
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- Implement proper session management
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- Use secure cookie settings (httpOnly, secure, sameSite)
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#### Data Protection
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- Encrypt sensitive data in transit (HTTPS only)
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- Never log sensitive information (passwords, tokens, PII)
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- Implement proper CORS policies
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- Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
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#### Dependencies
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- Regularly update dependencies to patch known vulnerabilities
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- Run `npm audit` before submitting pull requests
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- Review security advisories for critical dependencies
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- Use exact versions in package.json for production dependencies
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#### Code Quality
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- Follow secure coding practices
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- Avoid using `dangerouslySetInnerHTML` without proper sanitization
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- Validate all GraphQL queries and mutations
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- Implement rate limiting for API calls
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- Use TypeScript strict mode for type safety
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#### Frontend Security
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- Sanitize all user-generated content before rendering
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- Implement proper XSS protection
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- Use trusted types for DOM manipulation
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- Validate all external data sources
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- Implement proper error handling without exposing sensitive information
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### For Deployment
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#### Environment Configuration
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- Use strong, unique secrets for `NEXTAUTH_SECRET`
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- Configure Keycloak with proper security settings
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- Enable HTTPS in production
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- Set appropriate CORS origins
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- Configure proper CSP headers
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#### Monitoring & Logging
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- Enable Sentry error tracking in production
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- Monitor for suspicious activity
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- Implement proper logging (without sensitive data)
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- Set up alerts for security events
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- Use Google Analytics responsibly with user privacy in mind
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#### Infrastructure
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- Keep Node.js and npm updated
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- Use security headers (HSTS, X-Frame-Options, etc.)
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- Implement rate limiting at the infrastructure level
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- Regular security audits and penetration testing
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- Backup data regularly
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## Known Security Considerations
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### Authentication Flow
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- This application uses Keycloak for authentication
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- Tokens are stored securely using NextAuth.js
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- Session management follows OWASP guidelines
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- Refresh tokens are handled securely
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### Third-Party Integrations
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- **Keycloak**: Ensure proper configuration and regular updates
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- **Sentry**: Configure to exclude sensitive data from error reports
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- **Google Analytics**: Implement with privacy considerations
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- **GraphQL Backend**: Validate all responses and handle errors securely
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### Data Handling
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- User data is encrypted in transit
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- Sensitive operations require authentication
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- File uploads are validated and sanitized
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- Rich text content is sanitized before rendering
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## Security Checklist for Pull Requests
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Before submitting a PR, ensure:
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- [ ] No hardcoded secrets or credentials
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- [ ] All user inputs are validated and sanitized
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- [ ] Dependencies are up to date (`npm audit` passes)
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- [ ] Authentication checks are in place for protected routes
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- [ ] Error messages don't expose sensitive information
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- [ ] CORS and CSP policies are properly configured
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- [ ] TypeScript types are properly defined
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- [ ] Security-related changes are documented
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## Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
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When we receive a security bug report, we will:
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1. Confirm the problem and determine affected versions
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2. Audit code to find similar problems
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3. Prepare fixes for all supported versions
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4. Release new versions as soon as possible
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5. Prominently announce the issue in release notes
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## Security Updates
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Security updates will be released as patch versions (e.g., 0.1.4) and will be clearly marked in the CHANGELOG.md file.
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Subscribe to our GitHub releases to stay informed about security updates.
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## Additional Resources
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- [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
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- [Next.js Security Best Practices](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/configuring/security)
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- [React Security Best Practices](https://react.dev/learn/security)
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- [Keycloak Security Documentation](https://www.keycloak.org/docs/latest/securing_apps/)
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## Contact
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For any security-related questions or concerns, please contact:
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- **Email**: [email protected]
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- **GitHub**: [CivicDataLab/DataSpaceFrontend](https://github.com/CivicDataLab/DataSpaceFrontend)
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Last Updated: October 2025

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