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Security Policy

🛡️ Security Overview

The security of Isabella is important to us. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose any security vulnerabilities you discover.

📢 Supported Versions

We release security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
main ✅
< main ❌

Currently, only the main branch receives security updates. We recommend always using the latest version from the main branch.

🔒 Reporting a Vulnerability

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. Reporting Process

Preferred Method: Private Security Advisory

  1. Go to the Security tab of this repository
  2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
  3. Fill out the security advisory form with:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if any)

Alternative Method: Direct Contact

If you cannot use GitHub's security advisory feature, you can report vulnerabilities by:

  • Opening a private issue and requesting it be marked as a security concern
  • Contacting the maintainers directly through GitHub

2. What to Include

Please include as much of the following information as possible:

  • Type of vulnerability (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass, etc.)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the vulnerability
  • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it
  • Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue

3. What to Expect

After you submit a vulnerability report:

  • Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
  • Investigation: We'll investigate and validate the issue
  • Updates: We'll keep you informed about our progress
  • Resolution: We'll work on a fix and coordinate disclosure timing with you
  • Credit: We'll credit you for the discovery (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

4. Disclosure Policy

  • Coordinated Disclosure: We believe in responsible disclosure
  • Timeline: We aim to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 90 days
  • Public Disclosure: Vulnerabilities will be publicly disclosed after a fix is available
  • Credits: Security researchers will be credited for their findings (with permission)

🔐 Security Best Practices

For Users

When deploying Isabella, follow these security best practices:

Environment Variables

  • Never commit .env files or API keys to version control
  • Use strong API keys and rotate them regularly
  • Restrict environment variable access to authorized personnel only

MongoDB Security

  • Enable authentication on your MongoDB instance
  • Use strong passwords for database users
  • Restrict network access to MongoDB (use firewall rules)
  • Enable SSL/TLS for MongoDB connections in production
  • Regular backups to prevent data loss
  • Keep MongoDB updated to the latest stable version

Backend API Security

  • Configure CORS properly - don't use origins=["*"] in production
  • Use HTTPS in production (never HTTP for sensitive data)
  • Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • Validate all inputs on the server side
  • Keep dependencies updated (run pip install --upgrade regularly)
  • Use environment-specific configurations (dev vs. production)

Frontend Security

  • Validate user input before sending to backend
  • Sanitize displayed content to prevent XSS
  • Keep npm packages updated (run npm audit regularly)
  • Use HTTPS for production deployments
  • Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers

General Security

  • Regular updates: Keep all dependencies up to date
  • Security audits: Run npm audit and pip-audit regularly
  • Access control: Implement proper authentication/authorization
  • Logging: Monitor and log security-relevant events
  • Backups: Regular backups of data and configurations

For Contributors

If you're contributing to Isabella:

  • Review code for security issues before submitting PRs
  • Don't commit sensitive data (API keys, passwords, tokens)
  • Use .gitignore to exclude sensitive files
  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Test security-related changes thoroughly
  • Document security implications of your changes

🔍 Known Security Considerations

Current Security Measures

  • Environment variables for sensitive configuration
  • Input validation on API endpoints
  • Error handling to prevent information leakage
  • CORS configuration (needs production hardening)
  • MongoDB connection security (local default, should be secured for production)

Areas Requiring Attention for Production

  1. Authentication: Currently no authentication implemented

    • Consider adding user authentication
    • Implement API key validation
    • Add rate limiting

  2. CORS: Currently permissive in development

    • Restrict to specific origins in production
    • Implement proper CORS policies

  3. TLS/SSL: Not configured by default

    • Use HTTPS in production
    • Secure MongoDB connections with TLS

  4. Input Sanitization: Basic validation exists

    • Review and enhance input validation
    • Implement output encoding
    • Add XSS protection

  5. API Rate Limiting: Not implemented

    • Add rate limiting to prevent abuse
    • Implement request throttling

📚 Security Resources

Tools for Security Testing

  • Frontend:

    • npm audit - Check for vulnerable dependencies
    • OWASP ZAP - Web application security scanner

  • Backend:

    • pip-audit - Python package vulnerability scanner
    • Bandit - Python security linter
    • Safety - Dependency vulnerability checker

Security Checklist for Deployment

  • All API keys and secrets in environment variables
  • MongoDB authentication enabled
  • CORS configured for production origins only
  • HTTPS enabled with valid SSL certificate
  • Rate limiting implemented
  • Input validation on all endpoints
  • Error messages don't leak sensitive information
  • Logging configured for security events
  • Dependencies audited and updated
  • Backup and recovery procedures in place
  • Security headers configured (CSP, HSTS, etc.)

📮 Contact

For security-related questions or concerns:

  • Security issues: Use GitHub Security Advisories (preferred)
  • General questions: Open a regular GitHub issue
  • Urgent matters: Contact repository maintainers directly

🙏 Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the following security researchers for their responsible disclosure:

  • (None yet - you could be the first!)

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. If you see something, say something!