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Mitigation Strategies Analysis for uvdesk/community-skeleton

Mitigation Strategy: Implement Dependency Scanning

Mitigation Strategy: Dependency Scanning

  • Description:
    1. Choose a Tool: Select a dependency scanning tool compatible with PHP and JavaScript projects (e.g., symfony security:check, Snyk, OWASP Dependency-Check).
    2. Integrate into CI/CD: Configure your CI/CD pipeline to automatically run the dependency scanning tool on each build or commit. This ensures continuous monitoring of the UVDesk Community Skeleton's dependencies.
    3. Scan Composer and npm/yarn Files: The tool should scan composer.lock and package-lock.json/yarn.lock files, which define the dependencies of the UVDesk Community Skeleton.
    4. Automate Reporting and Alerts: Set up automated reports and alerts to notify developers of any identified vulnerabilities in the skeleton's dependencies.
    5. Remediate Vulnerabilities: Establish a process to promptly review and remediate reported vulnerabilities by updating dependencies or applying patches relevant to the UVDesk Community Skeleton.
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Vulnerable Dependencies (High Severity): Exploits in third-party libraries used by the UVDesk Community Skeleton can lead to application compromise.
  • Impact:
    • Vulnerable Dependencies: High risk reduction by proactively identifying and addressing known vulnerabilities in the skeleton's components.
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Partially Implemented: symfony security:check can be manually used with Symfony projects like UVDesk Community Skeleton. Automated CI/CD integration is likely not default.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • Automated CI/CD Integration: Needs to be specifically set up within the UVDesk project's CI/CD to automatically scan dependencies.

Mitigation Strategy: Regularly Update Dependencies

Mitigation Strategy: Regular Dependency Updates

  • Description:
    1. Establish Update Schedule: Create a schedule for regularly checking and updating the dependencies of the UVDesk Community Skeleton (e.g., monthly).
    2. Check for Updates (Composer & npm/yarn): Use composer outdated and npm outdated/yarn outdated within the UVDesk project directory to identify available updates for PHP and JavaScript dependencies.
    3. Review Changelogs: Before updating, review changelogs and release notes of updated dependencies, especially for security-related fixes relevant to the UVDesk Community Skeleton's components.
    4. Apply Updates and Test: Update dependencies using composer update and npm update/yarn upgrade within the UVDesk project. Thoroughly test the UVDesk application after updates to ensure compatibility and stability.
    5. Monitor Security Advisories (Symfony & Bundles): Subscribe to security advisories specifically for Symfony and bundles used in the UVDesk Community Skeleton to stay informed about vulnerabilities.
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Vulnerable Dependencies (High Severity): Outdated dependencies in the UVDesk Community Skeleton are a major source of vulnerabilities.
  • Impact:
    • Vulnerable Dependencies: High risk reduction by ensuring the UVDesk Community Skeleton uses patched and up-to-date libraries.
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Not Implemented as a Process: UVDesk Community Skeleton doesn't enforce updates. It's the developer's responsibility to manage dependency updates.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • Documented Update Process: Needs a clear, documented process for updating UVDesk Community Skeleton dependencies.

Mitigation Strategy: Pin Dependency Versions

Mitigation Strategy: Pin Dependency Versions

  • Description:
    1. Utilize Lock Files: Ensure composer.lock and package-lock.json/yarn.lock files (generated by Composer and npm/yarn respectively for the UVDesk Community Skeleton) are committed to version control.
    2. Install with Lock Files in Production: In production deployments of the UVDesk Community Skeleton, use composer install --no-dev and npm ci/yarn install --frozen-lockfile to install dependencies based on the lock files.
    3. Controlled Updates: When updating dependencies for the UVDesk Community Skeleton, intentionally use composer update or npm update/yarn upgrade and regenerate lock files. Review changes before deploying.
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Inconsistent Environments (Medium Severity): Different environments using varying dependency versions of the UVDesk Community Skeleton can lead to issues.
    • Accidental Vulnerability Introduction (Medium Severity): Automatic minor updates in UVDesk dependencies could introduce vulnerabilities.
  • Impact:
    • Inconsistent Environments: High risk reduction by ensuring consistent dependency versions across UVDesk deployments.
    • Accidental Vulnerability Introduction: Medium risk reduction by controlling updates and testing changes in the UVDesk application.
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Partially Implemented: Lock files are inherently used by Composer and npm/yarn in UVDesk projects. Consistent usage in deployments might not be explicitly enforced.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • Deployment Process Documentation: Documentation should emphasize using lock files for UVDesk Community Skeleton deployments.

Mitigation Strategy: Monitor Security Advisories

Mitigation Strategy: Security Advisory Monitoring

  • Description:
    1. Identify Key Components (UVDesk): Determine core components of the UVDesk Community Skeleton (Symfony, specific bundles, JavaScript libraries).
    2. Find Advisory Sources (Symfony, Bundles): Identify security advisory sources for these components (Symfony security blog, bundle repositories, NVD).
    3. Subscribe to Advisories: Subscribe to receive notifications about new security advisories related to the UVDesk Community Skeleton's dependencies.
    4. Establish Response Process (UVDesk): Define a process to review and respond to security advisories affecting the UVDesk application, including patching or updating.
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (High Severity): Proactive monitoring allows faster response to newly disclosed vulnerabilities in UVDesk components.
    • Unpatched Vulnerabilities (High Severity): Ensures awareness of vulnerabilities in UVDesk dependencies for timely patching.
  • Impact:
    • Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Medium risk reduction by speeding up response time for UVDesk related vulnerabilities.
    • Unpatched Vulnerabilities: High risk reduction by enabling timely patching of UVDesk dependencies.
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Not Implemented as a Project Feature: UVDesk Community Skeleton doesn't have built-in advisory monitoring.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • Documentation Recommendations: Documentation should recommend subscribing to security advisories for UVDesk dependencies.

Mitigation Strategy: Review and Harden Default Configurations

Mitigation Strategy: Configuration Hardening

  • Description:
    1. Identify Configuration Files (UVDesk): Locate configuration files within the UVDesk Community Skeleton (.env, config/packages/*.yaml).
    2. Disable Debug Mode (Production): Ensure APP_DEBUG=0 in .env.production.local or environment variables for production UVDesk deployments.
    3. Change Default Secrets (UVDesk): Replace default secret keys (APP_SECRET, database, mailer secrets) in UVDesk configuration with strong, random values.
    4. Restrict Database Privileges (UVDesk): Configure database users for the UVDesk application with minimal required privileges.
    5. Secure Mailer Configuration (UVDesk): Securely configure mailer settings in UVDesk, including authentication and encryption.
    6. Disable Unnecessary Features (UVDesk): Disable any unused features or bundles in the UVDesk Community Skeleton configuration.
    7. Restrict File Access (Web Server - UVDesk): Configure the web server to restrict direct access to sensitive UVDesk directories (config/, src/, vendor/, var/log/, var/cache/, .env).
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Information Disclosure (Medium to High Severity): Default UVDesk configurations can expose sensitive information.
    • Unauthorized Access (Medium to High Severity): Weak default credentials in UVDesk can lead to unauthorized access.
    • Code Execution (Medium Severity): Misconfigurations in UVDesk could potentially be exploited.
  • Impact:
    • Information Disclosure: High risk reduction by preventing exposure of sensitive UVDesk data.
    • Unauthorized Access: High risk reduction by strengthening access controls in UVDesk.
    • Code Execution: Medium risk reduction by mitigating configuration-related risks in UVDesk.
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Partially Implemented: Symfony provides configuration options. UVDesk Skeleton provides defaults, but hardening is developer's task.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • UVDesk Security Hardening Guide: A specific guide for hardening UVDesk Community Skeleton configurations.

Mitigation Strategy: Disable Unnecessary Features

Mitigation Strategy: Feature Disablement

  • Description:
    1. Identify Unused Features (UVDesk): Analyze the UVDesk Community Skeleton and its bundles to identify features not needed for your specific use case.
    2. Disable Bundles/Features (UVDesk Config): Disable unused Symfony bundles in config/bundles.php and features in bundle configurations within the UVDesk project.
    3. Remove Unused Code (Optional - UVDesk): Remove or comment out code related to disabled features in the UVDesk codebase.
    4. Test Thoroughly (UVDesk): Test the UVDesk application after disabling features to ensure core functionality remains intact.
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Reduced Attack Surface (Low to Medium Severity): Unnecessary UVDesk features can introduce potential vulnerabilities.
    • Code Complexity (Low Severity): Removing unused UVDesk code simplifies maintenance and security.
  • Impact:
    • Reduced Attack Surface: Medium risk reduction by minimizing attack vectors in the UVDesk application.
    • Code Complexity: Low risk reduction (indirect benefit for UVDesk security).
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Not Implemented as a Project Feature: UVDesk Skeleton provides features; disabling them is developer's choice.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • Feature Usage Analysis Guidance (UVDesk): Guidance to help developers analyze and disable unnecessary UVDesk features.

Mitigation Strategy: Restrict Access to Sensitive Files

Mitigation Strategy: File Access Restriction

  • Description:
    1. Web Server Configuration (UVDesk): Configure the web server (Nginx, Apache) for the UVDesk application to restrict direct access to sensitive directories.
    2. Deny Direct Access (UVDesk Directories): Deny direct web access to config/, src/, vendor/, var/log/, var/cache/, and .env directories of the UVDesk Community Skeleton.
    3. Allow Public Access Only to public/ (UVDesk): Ensure only the public/ directory of the UVDesk application is publicly accessible via the web server.
    4. Verify Configuration (UVDesk): Test the web server configuration to confirm that direct access to sensitive UVDesk files is blocked.
  • List of Threats Mitigated:
    • Information Disclosure (Medium to High Severity): Direct access to UVDesk configuration, code, or logs can expose sensitive data.
    • Code Execution (Medium Severity): Direct file access in UVDesk could potentially lead to code execution vulnerabilities.
  • Impact:
    • Information Disclosure: High risk reduction by preventing unauthorized access to sensitive UVDesk files.
    • Code Execution: Medium risk reduction by mitigating file access-related risks in UVDesk.
  • Currently Implemented:
    • Partially Implemented: Web server configuration is separate. UVDesk might provide examples, but restriction is developer's responsibility.
  • Missing Implementation:
    • Secure Web Server Configuration Examples (UVDesk): Provide more comprehensive examples for UVDesk deployments.
    • Deployment Documentation (UVDesk): Emphasize file access restrictions in UVDesk deployment documentation.