Currently, only the latest version of Cryptex is supported with security updates.

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly.

Do NOT open a public issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please send an email to: security@cryptex.dev

Include the following information in your report:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the vulnerability
• Potential impact of the vulnerability
• Any suggested fixes or mitigations

• Initial response: Within 48 hours
• Detailed assessment: Within 7 days
• Fix timeline: Based on severity, typically within 30 days

1. Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours
2. Validation: We will validate the vulnerability and assess its severity
3. Coordination: We will work with you to coordinate a fix and disclosure
4. Credit: With your permission, we will credit you in the security advisory

Currently, Cryptex does not implement authentication. In production, you MUST add authentication before deploying.

Recommended approaches:

• JWT token authentication
• API key authentication
• OAuth 2.0 integration

• Use HTTPS in production (TLS/SSL)
• Implement firewall rules
• Use VPC/private networks for internal services
• Restrict access to Redis and NATS

Never commit secrets to the repository:

• Use environment variables for configuration
• Use secret management tools (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)
• Rotate credentials regularly
• Use different credentials for different environments

Cryptex implements basic input validation, but in production:

• Add rate limiting
• Implement request size limits
• Validate all user inputs
• Sanitize data before storage

# Enable Redis authentication
requirepass your-strong-password

# Disable dangerous commands
rename-command FLUSHDB ""
rename-command FLUSHALL ""
rename-command CONFIG ""

# Use TLS in production
tls-port 6380
port 0
tls-cert-file /path/to/redis.crt
tls-key-file /path/to/redis.key

# Enable authentication
# Use NATS account-based security
# Enable TLS for encryption

# Use non-root user
USER nonroot

# Minimize attack surface
# Use minimal base images
# Regularly update base images

Cryptex includes built-in risk management:

• Position limits: Prevent excessive exposure
• Self-trade prevention: Prevent accidental conflicts
• Price collars: Prevent extreme price manipulation

Configure these appropriately for your use case:

export MAX_POSITION_SIZE=1000.0
export MIN_PRICE=0.01
export MAX_PRICE=1000000.0

All orders are validated before processing:

• Trading pair validation
• Price and quantity validation
• User ID validation
• Order type validation

• Never expose sensitive information in error messages
• Use generic error messages for clients
• Log detailed errors server-side
• Implement proper error boundaries

• Encrypt sensitive data at rest
• Use Redis encryption for persistence
• Implement backup encryption
• Secure backup storage

• Use TLS for all network communications
• Encrypt WebSocket connections (wss://)
• Secure API endpoints with HTTPS
• Encrypt Redis connections

• Implement data retention policies
• Regularly clean up old orders
• Securely delete sensitive data
• Audit data access

1. No Authentication: API is currently open to all requests
2. No Rate Limiting: API is vulnerable to abuse
3. No Audit Logging: Limited security event tracking
4. No Input Sanitization: Basic validation only
5. No Encryption: Data transmitted in plain text

1. Add Authentication Layer

   • Implement JWT authentication
   • Add API key support
   • Integrate OAuth 2.0

2. Add Rate Limiting

   • Implement per-user rate limits
   • Add IP-based rate limiting
   • Use Redis for rate limit storage

3. Add Audit Logging

   • Log all order placements
   • Log all cancellations
   • Log all trades
   • Log failed authentication attempts

4. Add Encryption

   • Enable TLS for all connections
   • Encrypt data at rest
   • Use secure WebSocket connections

5. Add Input Sanitization

   • Sanitize all user inputs
   • Validate data types
   • Prevent injection attacks

• Authentication implemented
• Rate limiting configured
• TLS/SSL enabled
• Secrets managed securely
• Firewall rules configured
• Redis authentication enabled
• NATS authentication enabled
• Input validation enhanced
• Error handling reviewed
• Logging configured
• Monitoring configured
• Backup strategy implemented
• Incident response plan created

• Update dependencies regularly
• Review and rotate secrets
• Monitor security advisories
• Conduct security audits
• Test backup recovery
• Review access logs
• Update firewall rules
• Review user permissions

# Check for outdated dependencies
go list -u -m all

# Update dependencies
go get -u ./...
go mod tidy

# Check for vulnerabilities
go install golang.org/x/vuln/cmd/govulncheck@latest
govulncheck ./...

Regularly scan for vulnerabilities in dependencies:

# Use Go vulnerability checker
govulncheck ./...

# Use Docker security scanning
docker scan cryptex:latest

# Use third-party tools
# Snyk, Dependabot, etc.

1. Detection

   • Monitor security alerts
   • Review logs regularly
   • Monitor for unusual activity

2. Containment

   • Isolate affected systems
   • Disable compromised accounts
   • Block malicious IPs

3. Eradication

   • Remove malicious code
   • Patch vulnerabilities
   • Update compromised credentials

4. Recovery

   • Restore from clean backups
   • Monitor for recurrence
   • Document lessons learned

5. Post-Incident

   • Conduct post-mortem
   • Update security policies
   • Improve monitoring

For security incidents:

• Email: security@cryptex.dev
• PGP Key: Available on request

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations:

• GDPR (if handling EU data)
• CCPA (if handling California data)
• SOC 2 (for enterprise customers)
• PCI DSS (if handling payment data)

Aim to comply with:

• OWASP Top 10
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISO 27001 (information security)

• OWASP ZAP: Web application security scanner
• Go vulncheck: Go vulnerability scanner
• Docker Bench: Docker security best practices
• Nessus: Vulnerability scanner
• Burp Suite: Web application testing

• OWASP Top 10
• Go Security
• Redis Security
• NATS Security

We thank all security researchers who help keep Cryptex secure by responsibly reporting vulnerabilities.

Remember: Security is an ongoing process. Regularly review and update your security practices.