We release patches for security vulnerabilities. Which versions are eligible for receiving security updates depends on the CVSS v3.0 Rating:

If you discover a security vulnerability, please do not open a public issue. Instead, please report it via one of the following methods:

1. Email: Send details to [your-email@example.com] (replace with your actual email)
2. GitHub Security Advisory: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature if available

Please include the following information in your report:

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, SQL injection, authentication bypass)
• Affected component (e.g., API endpoint, Docker image, configuration)
• Steps to reproduce the vulnerability
• Potential impact and severity assessment
• Suggested fix (if you have one)

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Fix Timeline: Depends on severity (typically 7-30 days)

1. API Keys: Never commit API keys to version control

   • Use environment variables or secrets management
   • Rotate keys regularly
   • Use least-privilege IAM roles

2. Docker Images: Always use official images from Docker Hub

   • Verify image signatures
   • Keep images updated
   • Scan images for vulnerabilities

3. Network Security:

   • Use HTTPS in production
   • Restrict network access to TraceMind service
   • Use firewall rules appropriately

4. Environment Variables:

   • Never expose .env files
   • Use Docker secrets or Kubernetes secrets
   • Validate environment variables at runtime

1. Dependencies: Keep dependencies updated

   • Run npm audit regularly
   • Update dependencies with security patches
   • Review dependency changes in PRs

2. Code Review: Security-focused code review

   • Check for injection vulnerabilities
   • Validate all user inputs
   • Review authentication/authorization logic

3. Secrets: Never commit secrets

   • Use .gitignore for sensitive files
   • Use environment variables for configuration
   • Review .dockerignore before building images

• No Authentication: TraceMind currently does not implement authentication. Use network-level security (firewalls, VPNs) to protect the service.
• API Key Storage: API keys are passed via environment variables. Ensure proper secrets management in production.
• Input Validation: All inputs are validated, but complex OTLP payloads should be validated at the source.

• Add authentication/authorization support
• Add rate limiting
• Add request signing/verification
• Add audit logging
• Add TLS/SSL support documentation

Security updates will be announced via:

• GitHub Security Advisories
• Release notes in CHANGELOG.md
• Version tags on Docker Hub

We thank security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities.