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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

The following versions of coding-open-agent-tools are currently supported with security updates:

Version Supported Notes
0.1.x Current development release
< 0.1 Pre-release, please upgrade

Security Considerations for Code Generation Tools

This toolkit generates code and shell scripts for AI agents and includes critical security considerations:

Code Generation Security

  • Output Validation: All generated code is validated for syntax errors
  • Template Safety: Code templates do not include arbitrary code execution
  • Input Sanitization: User inputs are sanitized to prevent code injection
  • Safe Defaults: Generated code follows secure coding practices by default

Shell Script Generation

  • Command Injection Prevention: All shell commands are properly escaped
  • Path Validation: File paths in scripts are validated and sanitized
  • Privilege Minimization: Scripts generated with minimal necessary permissions
  • Security Scanning: Built-in security analysis for generated scripts

Static Analysis Tools

  • Secret Detection: Tools scan for hardcoded secrets and credentials
  • Pattern Matching: Secure pattern matching without executing code
  • Read-Only Operations: Analysis tools do not modify source code
  • Safe Parsing: Uses Python's AST module for safe code parsing

Git Operations

  • Read-Only: Git tools only read repository data, no write operations
  • Command Injection Prevention: Git commands are properly parameterized
  • Path Safety: Repository paths are validated before operations

Best Practices for Agent Deployments

  1. Review Generated Code: Always review generated code before execution
  2. Validate Inputs: Validate all user inputs before passing to generation functions
  3. Limit Permissions: Run code generation with minimal necessary permissions
  4. Monitor Usage: Log and monitor agent code generation activities
  5. Sandbox Execution: Test generated code in isolated environments first
  6. Regular Updates: Keep the toolkit updated to receive security patches

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

Where to Report

  • Email: Send details to unseriousai@gmail.com with subject "SECURITY: coding-open-agent-tools"
  • GitHub: For non-critical issues, you may create a private security advisory on GitHub

What to Include

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Example of vulnerable code generation (if applicable)
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Suggested fix (if any)
  • Your contact information for follow-up

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Investigation: 1-7 days depending on complexity
  • Fix Release: Target within 14 days for critical issues
  • Public Disclosure: After fix is released and users have time to update

Process

  1. Report Received: We acknowledge receipt and begin investigation
  2. Validation: We reproduce and assess the vulnerability
  3. Fix Development: We develop and test a fix
  4. Release: We release a patched version
  5. Disclosure: We publicly disclose details after users can update

Security Updates

Security fixes are released as patch versions (e.g., 0.1.1 → 0.1.2) and are immediately available via:

  • PyPI package updates
  • GitHub releases with security tags
  • Security advisories on GitHub

Known Security Considerations

Code Generation Risks

  • Injection Attacks: Generated code could be vulnerable if user inputs are not validated
  • Privilege Escalation: Generated scripts could request more permissions than necessary
  • Information Disclosure: Generated code might inadvertently expose sensitive information

Mitigation Strategies

  • Always validate user inputs before code generation
  • Review generated code for security issues before use
  • Use security scanning functions on all generated code
  • Follow principle of least privilege in generated scripts
  • Test generated code in isolated environments

Thank you for helping keep coding-open-agent-tools secure!

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