# Security Policy for Database Management Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Database 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: Database 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 `database_management` module within the Codomyrmex project.

## Threat Model

### Security Considerations

1. **SQL Injection**
   - **Threat**: Malicious SQL queries could lead to unauthorized data access or modification
   - **Mitigation**: Use parameterized queries, validate all user inputs, implement query sanitization

2. **Credential Exposure**
   - **Threat**: Database credentials may be exposed in logs, configuration files, or error messages
   - **Mitigation**: Use encrypted credential storage, mask credentials in logs, implement secure credential retrieval

3. **Connection Security**
   - **Threat**: Unencrypted database connections may expose data in transit
   - **Mitigation**: Use TLS/SSL for all database connections, validate certificate chains, implement connection pooling securely

4. **Unauthorized Access**
   - **Threat**: Weak authentication or authorization may allow unauthorized database access
   - **Mitigation**: Implement strong authentication, use role-based access control, enforce least privilege principles

5. **Data Leakage**
   - **Threat**: Sensitive data may be exposed through error messages, logs, or query results
   - **Mitigation**: Sanitize error messages, implement data masking for logs, restrict query result exposure

6. **Backup Security**
   - **Threat**: Database backups may contain sensitive data and be vulnerable to unauthorized access
   - **Mitigation**: Encrypt backups, secure backup storage, implement access controls for backup operations

## Best Practices for Using This Module

- Always use the latest stable version of the module.
- Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
- Store database credentials securely and never commit them to version control.
- Use encrypted connections (TLS/SSL) for all database communications.
- Implement proper authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Regularly audit database access logs for suspicious activity.
- Encrypt database backups and store them securely.
- Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring database access.
- Validate and sanitize all database inputs.
- Implement connection pooling securely with appropriate limits.

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


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