We provide security updates for the following versions of the CivicTech Waterloo Region website:

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to prevent exploitation.

Send an email to: civictechwr@gmail.com

Include the following information:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact assessment
• Suggested fix (if you have one)
• Your contact information for follow-up

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• Remote Code Execution (RCE)
• SQL Injection vulnerabilities
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) that can execute arbitrary code
• Authentication bypass vulnerabilities
• Sensitive data exposure (API keys, passwords, etc.)

• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
• Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
• Insecure direct object references
• Security misconfigurations
• Insecure deserialization

• Information disclosure (non-sensitive)
• Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerabilities
• Insecure redirects
• Missing security headers

• Best practice violations
• Outdated dependencies (non-critical)
• Minor information leaks

We aim to respond to security reports within:

• Initial response: 24-48 hours
• Status update: Within 1 week
• Resolution: Within 30 days (depending on severity)

We appreciate security researchers who help us improve our security posture. Contributors who report valid security vulnerabilities will be:

• Acknowledged in our security advisories (if desired)
• Listed in our security hall of fame
• Invited to our community events
• Recognized in our release notes

• HTTPS enforcement with HSTS headers
• Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation
• Security headers (X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, etc.)
• Dependency vulnerability scanning
• Regular security audits
• Secure coding practices

Our website implements the following security headers:

# Security Headers
Header always set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' 'unsafe-eval' https://code.jquery.com https://cdn.jsdelivr.net; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' https://cdn.jsdelivr.net https://fonts.googleapis.com; font-src 'self' https://fonts.gstatic.com https://cdn.jsdelivr.net; img-src 'self' data: https:; connect-src 'self'; frame-src 'none'; object-src 'none'; base-uri 'self'; form-action 'self'; frame-ancestors 'none'"
Header always set X-Content-Type-Options "nosniff"
Header always set X-Frame-Options "DENY"
Header always set X-XSS-Protection "1; mode=block"
Header always set Referrer-Policy "strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
Header always set Permissions-Policy "camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=()"
Header always set Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

We run the following security checks on every commit:

• Bundler Audit for Ruby gem vulnerabilities
• npm audit for JavaScript package vulnerabilities
• CodeQL for static analysis
• Dependency scanning for known vulnerabilities

• Code reviews for security issues
• Penetration testing (planned)
• Third-party security audits (planned)

Before deploying any changes, we ensure:

• No hardcoded secrets or credentials
• All inputs are properly validated
• Output is properly encoded
• Authentication and authorization are properly implemented
• Security headers are configured correctly
• Dependencies are up to date
• No sensitive information in logs
• Error messages don't leak sensitive information

1. Immediate response (within 1 hour)

   • Assess the scope and impact
   • Take immediate containment measures
   • Notify relevant stakeholders

2. Investigation (within 24 hours)

   • Conduct thorough investigation
   • Identify root cause
   • Assess data exposure

3. Remediation (within 48 hours)

   • Implement fixes
   • Deploy patches
   • Verify resolution

4. Communication (within 72 hours)

   • Notify affected users
   • Publish security advisory
   • Update documentation

• OWASP Top 10
• OWASP Web Security Testing Guide
• Mozilla Web Security Guidelines
• Google Web Security Best Practices

• How to Stay Safe Online
• Password Security Best Practices
• Two-Factor Authentication Guide

• Security Email: civictechwr@gmail.com
• General Contact: civictechwr.org
• GitHub: @CTWR-Org

This security policy is part of our commitment to protecting our users and community. By reporting vulnerabilities responsibly, you help us maintain a secure environment for everyone.

Last updated: October 2024