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PR-URL: #53877
Refs: nodejs/security-wg#860
Reviewed-By: Marco Ippolito <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Michael Dawson <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Ulises Gascón <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Matteo Collina <[email protected]>
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## Planning

* [ ] Open an [issue](https://github.com/nodejs-private/node-private) titled
`Next Security Release`, and put this checklist in the description.

* [ ] Get agreement on the list of vulnerabilities to be addressed:
* _**H1 REPORT LINK**_: _**DESCRIPTION**_ (_**CVE or H1 CVE request link**_)
* v10.x, v12.x: _**LINK to PR URL**_
* ...

* [ ] PR release announcements in [private](https://github.com/nodejs-private/nodejs.org-private):
* (Use previous PRs as templates. Don't forget to update the site banner and
the date in the slug so that it will move to the top of the blog list.)
* (Consider using a [Vulnerability Score System](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1)
to identify severity of each report)
* Share the patch with the reporter when applicable.
It will increase the fix accuracy.
* [ ] pre-release: _**LINK TO PR**_
* [ ] post-release: _**LINK TO PR**_
* List vulnerabilities in order of descending severity
* Use the "summary" feature in HackerOne to sync post-release content
and CVE requests. Example [2038134](https://hackerone.com/bugs?subject=nodejs\&report_id=2038134)
* Ask the HackerOne reporter if they would like to be credited on the
security release blog page:
```text
Thank you to <name> for reporting this vulnerability.
```

* [ ] Get agreement on the planned date for the release: _**RELEASE DATE**_

* [ ] Get release team volunteers for all affected lines:
* v12.x: _**NAME of RELEASER(S)**_
* ... other lines, if multiple releasers
* [ ] 1\. **Generating Next Security Release PR**
* Run `git node security --start` inside [security-release][] repository.
* This command generates a new `vulnerabilities.json` file with HackerOne
reports chosen to be released in the `security-release/next-security-release`
folder.
* It also creates the pull request used to manage the security release.

* [ ] 2\. **Review of Reports:**
* Reports can be added or removed using the following commands:
* Use the "summary" feature in HackerOne. Example [2038134](https://hackerone.com/reports/2038134)
* `git node security --add-report=report_id`
* `git node security --remove-report=report_id`

* [ ] 3\. **Assigning Severity and Writing Team Summary:**
* [ ] Assign a severity and write a team summary on HackerOne for the reports
chosen in the `vulnerabilities.json`.
* Run `git node security --sync` to update severity and summary in
`vulnerabilities.json`.

* [ ] 4\. **Requesting CVEs:**
* Request CVEs for the reports with `git node security --request-cve`.
* Make sure to have a green CI before requesting a CVE.

* [ ] 5\. **Choosing or Updating Release Date:**
* Get agreement on the planned date for the release.
* [ ] Use `git node security --update-date=YYYY/MM/DD` to choose or update the
release date.
* This allows flexibility in postponing the release if needed.

* [ ] 6\. **Get release volunteers:**
* Get volunteers for the upcoming security release on the affected release
lines.

* [ ] 7\. **Preparing Pre and Post Release Blog Posts:**
* [ ] Create a pre-release blog post using `git node security --pre-release`.
* [ ] Create a post-release blog post using `git node security --post-release`.

## Announcement (one week in advance of the planned release)

* [ ] Check that all vulnerabilities are ready for release integration:
* PRs against all affected release lines or cherry-pick clean
* PRs with breaking changes have a
[--security-revert](#Adding-a-security-revert-option) option if possible.
* Approved
* (optional) Approved by the reporter
* Build and send the binary to the reporter according to its architecture
and ask for a review. This step is important to avoid insufficient fixes
between Security Releases.
* Pass `make test`
* Have CVEs
* Use the "summary" feature in HackerOne to create a description for the
CVE and the post release announcement.
Example [2038134](https://hackerone.com/bugs?subject=nodejs\&report_id=2038134)
* Make sure that dependent libraries have CVEs for their issues. We should
only create CVEs for vulnerabilities in Node.js itself. This is to avoid
having duplicate CVEs for the same vulnerability.
* Described in the pre/post announcements

* [ ] Pre-release announcement to nodejs.org blog: _**LINK TO BLOG**_
(Re-PR the pre-approved branch from nodejs-private/nodejs.org-private to
nodejs/nodejs.org)

If the security release will only contain an OpenSSL update consider
adding the following to the pre-release announcement:

```text
Since this security release will only include updates for OpenSSL, if you're using
a Node.js version which is part of a distribution which uses a system
installed OpenSSL, this Node.js security update might not concern you. You may
instead need to update your system OpenSSL libraries, please check the
security announcements for the distribution.
```

* [ ] Pre-release announcement [email][]: _**LINK TO EMAIL**_
* Subject: `Node.js security updates for all active release lines, Month Year`
* Body:
```text
The Node.js project will release new versions of all supported release lines on or shortly after Day of week, Month Day of Month, Year
For more information see: https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/month-year-security-releases/
```
(Get access from existing manager: Matteo Collina, Rodd Vagg, Michael Dawson,
Bryan English)

* [ ] CC `[email protected]` on pre-release

The google groups UI does not support adding a CC, until we figure
out a better way, forward the email you receive to
`[email protected]` as a CC.

* [ ] Post in the [nodejs-social channel][]
in the OpenJS slack asking for amplification of the blog post.

```text
Security release pre-alert:
We will release new versions of <add versions> release lines on or shortly
after Day Month Date, Year in order to address:
- # high severity issues
- # moderate severity issues
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/month-year-security-releases/
```

We specifically ask that collaborators other than the releasers and security
steward working on the security release do not tweet or publicise the release
until the tweet from the Node.js twitter handle goes out. We have often
seen tweets sent out before the release and associated announcements are
complete which may confuse those waiting for the release and also takes
away from the work the releasers have put into shipping the releases.

* [ ] Request releaser(s) to start integrating the PRs to be released.

* [ ] Notify [docker-node][] of upcoming security release date: _**LINK**_
```text
Heads up of Node.js security releases Day Month Year
As per the Node.js security release process this is the FYI that there is going to be a security release Day Month Year
```

* [ ] Notify build-wg of upcoming security release date by opening an issue
in [nodejs/build][] to request WG members are available to fix any CI issues.
```text
Heads up of Node.js security releases Day Month Year
As per security release process this is a heads up that there will be security releases Day Month Year and we'll need people from build to lock/unlock ci and to support and build issues we see.
```
* [ ] 1\. **Publish Pre-Release Blog Post:**
* Publish the pre-release blog post on the `nodejs/nodejs.org` repository.

* [ ] 2\. **Send Pre-Release Announcement:**
* Notify the community about the upcoming security release:

* [ ] `git node security --notify-pre-release`
Except for those noted in the list below, this will create automatically the
issues and emails needed for the notifications.
* [docker-node](https://github.com/nodejs/docker-node/issues)
* [build-wg](https://github.com/nodejs/build/issues)
* [ ] (Not yet automatic - do this manually) [Google Groups](https://groups.google.com/g/nodejs-sec)
* Email: notify <[email protected]>
* [ ] (Not yet automatic - do this manually) Post in the nodejs-social channel
in the OpenJS slack asking for amplification of the blog post.

```text
Security release pre-alert:
We will release new versions of <add versions> release lines on or shortly
after Day Month Date, Year in order to address:
* # high severity issues
* # moderate severity issues
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/month-year-security-releases/
```

We specifically ask that collaborators other than the releasers and security
steward working on the security release do not tweet or publicize the release
until the tweet from Node.js goes out. We have often
seen tweets sent out before the release is
complete, which may confuse those waiting for the release and take
away from the work the releasers have put into shipping the release.

If the security release will only contain an OpenSSL update, consider
adding the following to the pre-release announcement:

```text
Since this security release will only include updates for OpenSSL, if you're using
a Node.js version which is part of a distribution that uses a system
installed OpenSSL, this Node.js security update may not concern you, instead,
you may need to update your system OpenSSL libraries. Please check the
security announcements for more information.
```

## Release day

* [ ] [Lock CI](https://github.com/nodejs/build/blob/HEAD/doc/jenkins-guide.md#before-the-release)

* [ ] The releaser(s) run the release process to completion.

* [ ] [Unlock CI](https://github.com/nodejs/build/blob/HEAD/doc/jenkins-guide.md#after-the-release)

* [ ] Post-release announcement to Nodejs.org blog: _**LINK TO BLOG POST**_
* (Re-PR the pre-approved branch from nodejs-private/nodejs.org-private to
nodejs/nodejs.org)

* [ ] Post-release announcement in reply [email][]: _**LINK TO EMAIL**_
* CC: `[email protected]`
* Subject: `Node.js security updates for all active release lines, Month Year`
* Body:
```text
The Node.js project has now released new versions of all supported release lines.
For more information see: https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/month-year-security-releases/
```

* [ ] Post in the [nodejs-social channel][]
in the OpenJS slack asking for amplification of the blog post.
```text
Security release:
New security releases are now available for versions <add versions> of Node.js.
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/month-year-security-releases/
```

* [ ] Comment in [docker-node][] issue that release is ready for integration.
The docker-node team will build and release docker image updates.

* [ ] For every H1 report resolved:
* Close as Resolved
* Request Disclosure
* Request publication of [H1 CVE requests][]
* (Check that the "Version Fixed" field in the CVE is correct, and provide
links to the release blogs in the "Public Reference" section)
* In case the reporter doesn't accept the disclosure follow this process:
* Remove the original report reference within the reference text box and
* [ ] 1\. **Lock down the CI:**
* Lock down the CI to prevent public access to the CI machines, ping a member of `@nodejs/jenkins-admins`.

* [ ] 2\. **Release:**
* Verify the CI is green on all release proposals (test-V8, CITGM, etc).
* Follow the [release process](https://github.com/nodejs/node/blob/main/doc/contributing/releases.md).

* [ ] 3\. **Unlock the CI:**
* Unlock the CI to allow public access to the CI machines, ping a member of `@nodejs/jenkins-admins`.

* [ ] 4\. **Publish Post-Release Blog Post:**
* Publish the post-release blog post on the `nodejs/nodejs.org` repository.

* [ ] 5\. **Notify the community:**
* Notify the community that the security release has gone out:
* [ ] Slack: `#nodejs-social`
* [ ] [docker-node](https://github.com/nodejs/docker-node/issues)
* [ ] [build-wg](https://github.com/nodejs/build/issues)
* [ ] Email: notify [Google Groups](https://groups.google.com/g/nodejs-sec)
* Forward to <[email protected]>

## Post-Release

* [ ] 1\. **Merge the Next Security Release PR:**
* This involves moving the `vulnerabilities.json` file from
`security-release/next-security-release` to the `security-release/YYYY-MM-DD`
folder and merging the PR.

* [ ] 2\. **Cleanup:**
* [ ] Close PRs and backports.
* [ ] Close HackerOne reports:
* Close Resolved
* Request Disclosure
* Request publication of H1 CVE requests
* In case the reporter doesn't accept the disclosure follow this process:
Remove the original report reference within the reference text box and
insert the public URL you would like to be attached to this CVE.
* Then uncheck the Public Disclosure on HackerOne box at the bottom of the
Then uncheck the Public Disclosure on HackerOne box at the bottom of the
page.
![screenshot of HackerOne CVE form](https://github.com/nodejs/node/assets/26234614/e22e4f33-7948-4dd2-952e-2f9166f5568d)

* [ ] PR machine-readable JSON descriptions of the vulnerabilities to the
[core](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/tree/HEAD/vuln/core)
vulnerability DB. _**LINK TO PR**_
* For each vulnerability add a `#.json` file, one can copy an existing
[json](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/blob/0d82062d917cb9ddab88f910559469b2b13812bf/vuln/core/78.json)
file, and increment the latest created file number and use that as the name
of the new file to be added. For example, `79.json`.

* [ ] Close this issue

* [ ] Make sure the PRs for the vulnerabilities are closed.

* [ ] PR in that you stewarded the release in
[Security release stewards](https://github.com/nodejs/node/blob/HEAD/doc/contributing/security-release-process.md#security-release-stewards).
If necessary add the next rotation of the steward rotation.
* [ ] PR machine-readable JSON descriptions of the vulnerabilities to the [core](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/tree/HEAD/vuln/core)
vulnerability DB.
* [ ] Add yourself as a steward in the [Security Release Stewards](https://github.com/nodejs/node/blob/HEAD/doc/contributing/security-release-process.md#security-release-stewards)

## Adding a security revert option

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* Include all the details that need updating within the form
* Submit the request

[H1 CVE requests]: https://hackerone.com/nodejs/cve_requests
[docker-node]: https://github.com/nodejs/docker-node/issues
[email]: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nodejs-sec
[nodejs-social channel]: https://openjs-foundation.slack.com/archives/C0142A39BNE
[nodejs/build]: https://github.com/nodejs/build/issues
[security-release]: https://github.com/nodejs-private/security-release

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