We release patches for security vulnerabilities for the following versions:

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them using one of the following methods:

Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature:

1. Go to the Security tab of this repository
2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
3. Fill out the security advisory form with detailed information

Include the following information:

• Type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
• The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
• 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

Terminator implements several security measures when interacting with Kubernetes clusters:

• RBAC Integration: Respects Kubernetes Role-Based Access Control
• Least Privilege: Operates with minimal required permissions
• Secure Communication: Uses TLS for all cluster communications
• Token Management: Securely handles service account tokens
• Input Validation: Validates all user inputs and API requests

• Authentication: Supports multiple authentication methods
• Authorization: Role-based access control for dashboard features
• Input Sanitization: All user inputs are sanitized and validated
• Secure Headers: Implements security headers for web interface
• CORS Protection: Proper CORS configuration for API endpoints

• No Sensitive Data Storage: Doesn't store cluster credentials locally
• Encrypted Communication: All communications use TLS/HTTPS
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging of all actions
• Session Management: Secure session handling and timeout

• Dependency Scanning: Regular scanning of dependencies for vulnerabilities
• Code Analysis: Static code analysis for security issues
• Container Scanning: Docker images scanned for vulnerabilities
• Penetration Testing: Regular security assessments
• Security Reviews: Code reviews focus on security implications

• Cluster Access: Terminator requires cluster access to function
• Resource Permissions: May require elevated permissions for certain operations
• Network Access: Requires network access to Kubernetes API servers
• Resource Deletion: Can delete cluster resources (by design)

We take security vulnerabilities seriously and aim to respond quickly:

• Initial Response: Within 24 hours of report
• Triage and Assessment: Within 72 hours
• Patch Development: Within 1-2 weeks for critical issues
• Release and Disclosure: Coordinated disclosure after patch is available

We use the following severity levels:

• Remote code execution
• Privilege escalation to cluster admin
• Complete cluster compromise

• Significant privilege escalation
• Access to sensitive cluster data
• Denial of service affecting entire cluster

• Limited privilege escalation
• Access to some resources
• Partial denial of service

• Information disclosure
• Minor denial of service
• Limited impact vulnerabilities

• GitHub Security Advisories: Primary notification method
• Release Notes: Security fixes mentioned in releases
• Documentation: Security updates documented
• Community Channels: Important security updates announced

• Automatic Updates: Enable automatic updates where possible
• Regular Monitoring: Subscribe to security notifications
• Testing: Test security updates in non-production environments first
• Rollback Plan: Have rollback procedures ready

• Use network policies to restrict traffic
• Deploy in dedicated namespace
• Limit ingress/egress as needed
• Use service mesh for additional security

• Minimal Permissions: Grant only necessary permissions
• Regular Audits: Review and audit permissions regularly
• Separation of Concerns: Use different service accounts for different functions
• Namespace Isolation: Deploy in isolated namespaces

Avoid these common security mistakes:

• Overprivileged Service Accounts: Don't use cluster-admin unless absolutely necessary
• Hardcoded Secrets: Never hardcode credentials in configuration
• Insecure Transport: Always use TLS for communications
• Weak Authentication: Implement strong authentication mechanisms
• Insufficient Logging: Ensure comprehensive audit logging

Before deploying Terminator:

• Review RBAC permissions
• Enable audit logging
• Configure network policies
• Set up monitoring and alerting
• Test backup and recovery procedures
• Verify TLS configuration
• Review access controls
• Document security procedures

• Report vulnerabilities responsibly
• Participate in security discussions
• Review security-related pull requests
• Share security best practices
• Help improve security documentation

• Kubernetes Security Best Practices
• OWASP Container Security
• CIS Kubernetes Benchmark

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Security Team: security@your-domain.com
• General Security Questions: Use GitHub Discussions with security tag
• Urgent Security Issues: Use private vulnerability reporting

We recognize security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. Thank you for helping keep Terminator secure! 🔒