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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
Latest release Yes
Previous release Security fixes only
Older versions No

We recommend always running the latest version of MikoPBX. Updates can be applied through the web interface, console, or by pulling a new Docker image.

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in MikoPBX, please report it responsibly.

Do NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please send an email to support@mikopbx.com with:

  • A description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • The potential impact
  • Any suggested fix (if available)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge your report within 48 hours.
  • Assessment: We will assess the vulnerability and determine its severity.
  • Fix: We will work on a fix and coordinate the release with you.
  • Credit: We will credit you in the release notes (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).

Security Best Practices

When deploying MikoPBX, we recommend:

  1. Change default credentials immediately after installation (default: admin/admin)
  2. Enable the firewall and restrict access to management ports
  3. Enable Fail2Ban to protect against brute-force attacks
  4. Use HTTPS for the web interface (Let's Encrypt module available in marketplace)
  5. Keep MikoPBX updated to the latest version
  6. Restrict SIP access to known IP ranges when possible
  7. Use strong passwords for all SIP extensions and web accounts

Scope

The following are in scope for security reports:

  • MikoPBX Core (this repository)
  • Official MikoPBX modules
  • The web administration interface
  • The REST API
  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms

The following are out of scope:

  • Third-party modules not developed by MIKO LLC
  • Vulnerabilities in upstream dependencies (report these to the respective projects)
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Denial of service attacks

There aren’t any published security advisories