turftracker/SECURITY.md

Security Considerations

Current Security Status

Known Issues

The application currently shows some npm security warnings during build. These are primarily related to:

1. Development Dependencies: Most vulnerabilities are in dev/build tools, not runtime dependencies
2. Transitive Dependencies: Some warnings come from nested dependencies in React ecosystem
3. Deprecated Packages: Some packages have newer alternatives but are still functional

Risk Assessment

• Runtime Risk: LOW - vulnerabilities are mostly in build tools
• Production Impact: MINIMAL - app runs in containerized environment
• Data Security: SECURE - database isolated, HTTPS enforced

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate (Already Implemented)

• ✅ Database isolated on internal Docker network
• ✅ HTTPS/TLS enforced via Traefik
• ✅ JWT token-based authentication
• ✅ Input validation and sanitization
• ✅ Rate limiting on API endpoints
• ✅ Security headers (CSP, HSTS, etc.)

Ongoing Maintenance

• 🔄 Regular dependency updates
• 🔄 Security audit monitoring
• 🔄 Container image updates

Production Deployment Security

Required Actions

1. Generate Secure JWT Secret:

   openssl rand -base64 64
   

2. Use Strong Database Password:

   openssl rand -base64 32
   

3. Environment Security:

   • Never commit .env files
   • Use Docker secrets in production
   • Rotate secrets regularly

Monitoring

• Monitor application logs
• Set up security alerts for failed authentication attempts
• Regular security updates for base Docker images

Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability, please:

1. Do not open a public issue
2. Email security concerns privately
3. Provide detailed reproduction steps
4. Allow time for investigation and patching

Security Updates

This application follows semantic versioning with security patches:

• Patch releases (x.x.X): Security fixes, safe to update immediately
• Minor releases (x.X.x): New features, review before updating
• Major releases (X.x.x): Breaking changes, test thoroughly

Best Practices

For Administrators

• Keep base system updated
• Monitor Docker security advisories
• Use fail2ban for SSH protection
• Regular backup testing

For Users

• Use strong passwords
• Enable 2FA when available
• Report suspicious activity
• Keep browsers updated

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Last Updated: August 2025 Next Review: October 2025