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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE

This software has NOT undergone comprehensive security testing or audit.

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - The maintainers and contributors provide NO WARRANTY regarding the security, safety, or reliability of this software.

Security Status

Current Security Posture

  • No formal security audit performed
  • No comprehensive penetration testing
  • Limited functional testing across platforms
  • No automated security scanning in CI/CD
  • Basic build verification only

Known Security Considerations

  1. Binary Distribution: Pre-built binaries are provided for convenience but have not been security-tested
  2. Dependencies: Third-party Go modules may contain vulnerabilities
  3. CF CLI Integration: Plugin has access to CF CLI configuration and credentials
  4. File System Access: Plugin reads/writes CF configuration files
  5. Cross-Platform: Different security implications across 6 supported platforms

Supported Versions

Version Security Support Status
2.0.x Best Effort Current
< 2.0 ❌ No Support Legacy

Note: "Best Effort" means community-driven security fixes with no guarantees or SLAs.

Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

How to Report

DO NOT create public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.

Instead:

  1. Email: Contact maintainers through GitHub's private vulnerability reporting
  2. GitHub Security: Use GitHub's "Security" tab to report privately
  3. Include: Detailed description, steps to reproduce, potential impact

What to Include

  • Description: Clear explanation of the vulnerability
  • Impact: Potential security implications
  • Reproduction: Step-by-step instructions
  • Platform: Which OS/architecture affected
  • Version: Plugin version and Go version used

Response Expectations

NO GUARANTEED RESPONSE TIME - This is a community project with limited resources.

  • Acknowledgment: Best effort within 30 days
  • Investigation: Best effort, no timeline guaranteed
  • Fix: Depends on severity and maintainer availability
  • Disclosure: Coordinated disclosure preferred

Security Best Practices for Users

Before Installation

  1. Verify checksums of all downloaded binaries
  2. Scan binaries with antivirus/security tools
  3. Review source code if building from source
  4. Check dependencies for known vulnerabilities

During Use

  1. Monitor system behavior for anomalies
  2. Backup CF configurations before use
  3. Use in isolated environments first
  4. Limit permissions where possible

After Installation

  1. Monitor for updates and security patches
  2. Report suspicious behavior immediately
  3. Keep backups of important configurations
  4. Uninstall if concerns arise

Security Architecture

Plugin Permissions

This plugin has access to:

  • CF CLI configuration files (~/.cf/)
  • File system read/write operations
  • Network access (through CF CLI)
  • Environment variables

Data Handling

  • Credentials: Plugin handles CF access tokens and refresh tokens
  • Redaction: Sensitive data is SHA256-hashed in diff output
  • Storage: Configurations stored in plain text files
  • Transmission: No direct network communication (uses CF CLI)

Threat Model

Potential Threats

  1. Malicious Binaries: Compromised pre-built binaries
  2. Supply Chain: Compromised dependencies
  3. Credential Theft: Unauthorized access to CF credentials
  4. File System: Unauthorized file access or modification
  5. Code Injection: Malicious input processing

Mitigations

  • Open Source: Source code available for review
  • Checksums: SHA1 checksums provided for binaries
  • Pure Go: No C dependencies (CGO_ENABLED=0)
  • Limited Testing: Basic functionality testing only
  • No Formal Audit: No professional security review

Disclaimer

No Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

No Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, 
DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR 
OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE 
USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for:

  • Evaluating the security implications of using this software
  • Testing in appropriate environments
  • Implementing additional security measures as needed
  • Monitoring for security issues
  • Deciding whether this software meets their security requirements

REMEMBER: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - NO SECURITY GUARANTEES PROVIDED

There aren’t any published security advisories