# Security Policy for Config Management Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Config Management module.

## Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability within this module, please report it to us as soon as possible.
We take all security reports seriously.

**DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.**

Instead, please email the project maintainers with the subject line: "SECURITY Vulnerability Report: Config Management Module - Security Issue".

Please include the following information in your report:

- A description of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
- Steps to reproduce the vulnerability, including any specific configurations or conditions required.
- Any proof-of-concept code or examples.
- The version(s) of the module affected.
- Your name and contact information (optional).

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 2-3 business days and will work with you to understand and remediate the issue.

## Security Updates

Security patches and updates for this module will be documented in the project CHANGELOG and released as part of regular version updates. Critical vulnerabilities may warrant out-of-band releases.

## Scope

This security policy applies only to the `config_management` module within the Codomyrmex project.

## Threat Model

### Security Considerations

1. **Sensitive Configuration Data**
   - **Threat**: Exposure of API keys, database credentials, or other sensitive configuration values
   - **Mitigation**: Use encrypted storage for sensitive values, implement secret management, never log sensitive data

2. **Configuration File Tampering**
   - **Threat**: Unauthorized modification of configuration files leading to system compromise
   - **Mitigation**: Validate configuration file integrity, use file permissions and access controls, implement change monitoring

3. **Injection Attacks**
   - **Threat**: Malicious configuration values could lead to command or code injection
   - **Mitigation**: Validate and sanitize all configuration values, use safe parsing methods, restrict configuration scope

4. **Environment Variable Exposure**
   - **Threat**: Sensitive environment variables may be exposed in logs, error messages, or process lists
   - **Mitigation**: Mask sensitive values in logs, use secure storage mechanisms, implement proper access controls

5. **Secret Manager Security**
   - **Threat**: Compromised secret manager or insecure secret retrieval
   - **Mitigation**: Use industry-standard secret management solutions, implement proper authentication and authorization, encrypt secrets at rest and in transit

## Best Practices for Using This Module

- Always use the latest stable version of the module.
- Store sensitive configuration values in encrypted storage or secret management systems.
- Never commit sensitive configuration files to version control.
- Use environment-specific configuration files with appropriate access controls.
- Validate all configuration values before use.
- Implement proper logging that masks sensitive information.
- Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring access or permissions.
- Regularly audit configuration files for unauthorized changes.
- Use secure channels for transmitting configuration data.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the Config Management module secure.


## Navigation Links

- **Parent**: [Project Overview](../README.md)
- **Module Index**: [All Agents](../../AGENTS.md)
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