If you believe you've found a security vulnerability in K8sToolbox, we encourage you to responsibly disclose it by following the procedure below. Your efforts in making our project more secure are highly appreciated.
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Email Contact: Send an email to our security team at [email protected] with a detailed description of the vulnerability, including:
- Steps to reproduce the issue.
- Affected versions of K8sToolbox.
- Any potential impacts or exploitation risks.
- Your suggested fix or mitigation, if any.
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Confidentiality: Please keep the details of any potential security issue confidential until we have addressed it.
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Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge your report within 3 business days and work with you to fully understand the issue and its implications.
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Fix and Disclosure: Once the vulnerability is verified, we will work on a patch and schedule a release. We will coordinate with you for responsible disclosure and mention your contribution unless you prefer to remain anonymous.
We provide security updates for the following versions of K8sToolbox:
Version | Supported |
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Latest (master) | Yes |
v1.0 and above | Yes |
Please upgrade to a supported version to receive the latest security fixes.
To ensure the security of your Kubernetes environment when using K8sToolbox, please follow these best practices:
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Run K8sToolbox in a Secure Namespace: Isolate the tool in a secure namespace with appropriate Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) rules to limit its permissions.
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Limit Privileged Operations: Only run K8sToolbox with the necessary privileges. Avoid running it in
privileged
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Audit Permissions: Regularly audit the permissions granted to the
k8stoolbox
ServiceAccount and ClusterRoleBinding. Ensure that they adhere to the principle of least privilege. -
Use Trusted Networks: Deploy K8sToolbox in a trusted network and restrict access to the Pod via Kubernetes Network Policies to reduce the attack surface.
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Keep Up-to-Date: Always use the latest version of K8sToolbox to benefit from security patches and updates.
Our security response team is dedicated to resolving security issues and ensuring a safe experience for all users. Please do not publicly disclose any security-related information until we provide a solution.
For general security inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of security within the K8sToolbox codebase. Below are some key measures we've taken to ensure the tool's security:
- Code Reviews: All changes are subject to thorough code reviews, with an emphasis on security and stability.
- Dependency Management: We regularly audit and update third-party libraries to prevent vulnerabilities stemming from outdated dependencies.
- Static Analysis: We use automated tools for static code analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities during development.
Thank you for helping to improve the security of K8sToolbox.