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Security Policy

Reporting Security Issues

The MITRE SAF team takes security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in the Train-Juniper plugin, please report it responsibly.

Contact Information

What to Include

When reporting security issues, please provide:

  1. Description of the vulnerability
  2. Steps to reproduce the issue
  3. Potential impact assessment
  4. Suggested fix (if you have one)

Response Timeline

  • Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: Within 7 days
  • Fix Timeline: Varies by severity

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Keep Updated: Use the latest version of the plugin
  • Secure Credentials: Never commit passwords or SSH keys to version control
  • Use SSH Keys: Prefer SSH key authentication over passwords
  • Network Security: Use VPNs and secure networks when connecting to network devices

For Contributors

  • Dependency Scanning: Run bundle audit before submitting PRs
  • Credential Handling: Never log or expose credentials in code
  • Input Validation: Sanitize all user inputs
  • Test Security: Include security tests for new features

Supported Versions

Version Supported
0.1.x ✅ Yes

Security Testing

The plugin includes comprehensive security testing:

# Run security test suite
bundle exec ruby test/security/security_test.rb

# Check for vulnerable dependencies
bundle exec bundle-audit check

# Scan for potential security issues
bundle exec brakeman --no-pager

Known Security Considerations

Network Device Access

  • Train-Juniper requires SSH access to network infrastructure
  • Ensure proper network segmentation and access controls
  • Use dedicated service accounts with minimal required privileges

Credential Management

  • Plugin supports environment variables for credential management
  • Consider using secrets management systems in production
  • Rotate credentials regularly

Logging and Debugging

  • Debug mode may log sensitive command outputs
  • Review log files for credential exposure
  • Use -l debug sparingly in production environments