Move security note from README into the docs (#19259)

This is a) to simplify the README and b) so that we can easily link to
the security page from e.g. the installation guide.

Follows on from #19228

Author: erikjohnston

README.rst

@@ -42,61 +42,13 @@ There are three editions of ESS:
 
 The Synapse documentation describes `options for installing Synapse standalone
 <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/setup/installation.html>`_. See
-below for more useful documenation links.
+below for more useful documentation links.
 
 - `Synapse configuration options <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/usage/configuration/config_documentation.html>`_
 - `Synapse configuration for federation <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/federate.html>`_
 - `Using a reverse proxy with Synapse <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/reverse_proxy.html>`_
 - `Upgrading Synapse <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/develop/upgrade.html>`_
 
-Platform dependencies
----------------------
-
-Synapse uses a number of platform dependencies such as Python and PostgreSQL,
-and aims to follow supported upstream versions. See the `deprecation policy
-<https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/deprecation_policy.html>`_ for more
-details.
-
-
-Security note
--------------
-
-Matrix serves raw, user-supplied data in some APIs — specifically the `content
-repository endpoints`_.
-
-.. _content repository endpoints: https://matrix.org/docs/spec/client_server/latest.html#get-matrix-media-r0-download-servername-mediaid
-
-Whilst we make a reasonable effort to mitigate against XSS attacks (for
-instance, by using `CSP`_), a Matrix homeserver should not be hosted on a
-domain hosting other web applications. This especially applies to sharing
-the domain with Matrix web clients and other sensitive applications like
-webmail. See
-https://developer.github.com/changes/2014-04-25-user-content-security for more
-information.
-
-.. _CSP: https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/pull/1021
-
-Ideally, the homeserver should not simply be on a different subdomain, but on
-a completely different `registered domain`_ (also known as top-level site or
-eTLD+1). This is because `some attacks`_ are still possible as long as the two
-applications share the same registered domain.
-
-.. _registered domain: https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-ietf-httpbis-rfc6265bis-03#section-2.3
-
-.. _some attacks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_fixation#Attacks_using_cross-subdomain_cookie
-
-To illustrate this with an example, if your Element Web or other sensitive web
-application is hosted on ``A.example1.com``, you should ideally host Synapse on
-``example2.com``. Some amount of protection is offered by hosting on
-``B.example1.com`` instead, so this is also acceptable in some scenarios.
-However, you should *not* host your Synapse on ``A.example1.com``.
-
-Note that all of the above refers exclusively to the domain used in Synapse's
-``public_baseurl`` setting. In particular, it has no bearing on the domain
-mentioned in MXIDs hosted on that server.
-
-Following this advice ensures that even if an XSS is found in Synapse, the
-impact to other applications will be minimal.
 
 🎯 Troubleshooting and support
 ==============================

changelog.d/19259.misc

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Simplify README and add ESS Getting started section.

docs/SUMMARY.md

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 
 # Setup
   - [Installation](setup/installation.md)
+  - [Security](setup/security.md)
   - [Using Postgres](postgres.md)
   - [Configuring a Reverse Proxy](reverse_proxy.md)
   - [Configuring a Forward/Outbound Proxy](setup/forward_proxy.md)

docs/setup/installation.md

@@ -16,8 +16,15 @@ that your email address is probably `[email protected]` rather than
 `[email protected]`) - but doing so may require more advanced setup: see
 [Setting up Federation](../federate.md).
 
+⚠️ Before setting up Synapse please consult the [security page](security.md) for
+best practices. ⚠️
+
 ## Installing Synapse
 
+Note: Synapse uses a number of platform dependencies such as Python and PostgreSQL,
+and aims to follow supported upstream versions. See the [deprecation
+policy](../deprecation_policy.md) for more details.
+
 ### Prebuilt packages
 
 Prebuilt packages are available for a number of platforms. These are recommended

docs/setup/security.md

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+# Security
+
+This page lays out security best-practices when running Synapse.
+
+If you believe you have encountered a security issue, see our [Security
+Disclosure Policy](https://element.io/en/security/security-disclosure-policy).
+
+## Content repository
+
+Matrix serves raw, user-supplied data in some APIs — specifically the [content
+repository endpoints](https://matrix.org/docs/spec/client_server/latest.html#get-matrix-media-r0-download-servername-mediaid).
+
+Whilst we make a reasonable effort to mitigate against XSS attacks (for
+instance, by using [CSP](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/pull/1021)), a
+Matrix homeserver should not be hosted on a domain hosting other web
+applications. This especially applies to sharing the domain with Matrix web
+clients and other sensitive applications like webmail. See
+https://developer.github.com/changes/2014-04-25-user-content-security for more
+information.
+
+Ideally, the homeserver should not simply be on a different subdomain, but on a
+completely different [registered
+domain](https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-ietf-httpbis-rfc6265bis-03#section-2.3)
+(also known as top-level site or eTLD+1). This is because [some
+attacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_fixation#Attacks_using_cross-subdomain_cookie)
+are still possible as long as the two applications share the same registered
+domain.
+
+
+To illustrate this with an example, if your Element Web or other sensitive web
+application is hosted on `A.example1.com`, you should ideally host Synapse on
+`example2.com`. Some amount of protection is offered by hosting on
+`B.example1.com` instead, so this is also acceptable in some scenarios.
+However, you should *not* host your Synapse on `A.example1.com`.
+
+Note that all of the above refers exclusively to the domain used in Synapse's
+`public_baseurl` setting. In particular, it has no bearing on the domain
+mentioned in MXIDs hosted on that server.
+
+Following this advice ensures that even if an XSS is found in Synapse, the
+impact to other applications will be minimal.