TurtleStack Trading MCP Server is designed with security as a top priority. This document outlines our security practices, vulnerability reporting process, and security guidelines.

• No stored credentials: All API keys and tokens are provided at runtime
• Placeholder system: All sensitive values replaced with YOUR_*_HERE placeholders
• Session-based authentication: Credentials cleared when server restarts
• Broker isolation: Each broker maintains separate credentials

• Input validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
• Error handling: No sensitive data exposed in error messages
• Secure defaults: Conservative security settings by default
• Dependencies: Regular security audits of npm packages

• Cloudflare Workers: Isolated execution environment
• Rate limiting: Protection against abuse
• HTTPS only: All communications encrypted
• KV storage: Secure session management

1. GitHub Security Advisories (Recommended)

   • Go to the "Security" tab in this repository
   • Click "Report a vulnerability"
   • Fill out the private vulnerability report

2. Email (For urgent issues)

   • Send to: [Your secure email]
   • Subject: "TurtleStack Security Issue"
   • Include: Affected component, reproduction steps, potential impact

Please provide:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce: Minimal reproduction steps
• Impact: Potential security impact
• Affected versions: Which versions are affected
• Suggested fix: If you have remediation suggestions

⚠️ Never include in reports:

• Real API keys, tokens, or credentials
• Personal trading account information
• Actual exploit code (describe conceptually instead)
• Live production system details

• Initial response: Within 24 hours
• Vulnerability assessment: Within 72 hours
• Fix development: Depends on severity (1-30 days)
• Public disclosure: After fix is released and tested

1. Never commit secrets:

   # ✅ Good - Use placeholders
   const token = process.env.API_TOKEN || 'YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE';
   
   # ❌ Bad - Hardcoded secret
   const token = 'eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIs...';

2. Validate all inputs:

   // ✅ Good - Input validation
   if (!symbol || typeof symbol !== 'string' || symbol.length > 20) {
     throw new Error('Invalid symbol');
   }

3. Handle errors securely:

   // ✅ Good - No sensitive data in errors
   catch (error) {
     logger.error('Authentication failed');
     throw new Error('Authentication failed');
   }
   
   // ❌ Bad - Exposes sensitive data
   catch (error) {
     throw new Error(`API call failed: ${apiKey} ${error.message}`);
   }

1. API Key Handling:

   • Never log API keys
   • Use environment variables or runtime input
   • Clear credentials from memory when possible

2. HTTP Security:

   • Always use HTTPS
   • Validate SSL certificates
   • Set appropriate timeouts

3. Data Validation:

   • Validate all API responses
   • Sanitize user inputs
   • Check data types and ranges

1. Environment Variables:

   • Use Worker secrets for sensitive data
   • Never hardcode credentials in worker code
   • Limit access to KV namespaces

2. Rate Limiting:

   • Implement per-user rate limits
   • Monitor for abuse patterns
   • Use exponential backoff

1. Branch Protection:

   # Required settings for master branch
   - Require pull request reviews (minimum 1)
   - Require status checks to pass
   - Require conversation resolution
   - Require signed commits
   - Restrict force pushes

2. Secret Scanning:

   • Enable GitHub secret scanning
   • Configure custom patterns for broker APIs
   • Monitor for credential leaks

3. Dependency Security:

   • Enable Dependabot alerts
   • Configure automatic security updates
   • Regular security audits

1. Environment Setup:

   # Use .env files for local development
   echo "KITE_API_KEY=your_key_here" >> .env.local
   echo ".env.local" >> .gitignore

2. Testing Security:

   • Use dummy credentials in tests
   • Mock external API calls
   • Test authentication failures

1. Credential Management:

   • Use unique API keys for this application
   • Rotate credentials regularly
   • Monitor for unauthorized access

2. Environment Security:

   • Keep Node.js updated
   • Use latest version of this software
   • Monitor for security advisories

1. Code Review:

   • Review all changes for security implications
   • Test authentication edge cases
   • Validate error handling

2. Deployment Security:

   • Use secure deployment pipelines
   • Audit production configurations
   • Monitor runtime security

• GitHub Actions: Security scans on every PR
• Secret detection: TruffleHog and custom patterns
• Dependency scanning: npm audit and Dependabot
• Code analysis: CodeQL security analysis

• Code reviews: Security-focused peer review
• Penetration testing: Regular security assessments
• Audit logs: Monitor for suspicious activity

We recognize security researchers who help improve our security:

For security-related questions:

• General security: Open a GitHub issue with the "security" label
• Vulnerabilities: Use GitHub Security Advisories or email
• Security improvements: Submit pull requests with security enhancements

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

1. Report privately first
2. Allow time for fixes (typically 30-90 days)
3. Coordinate disclosure timing
4. Credit researchers who help improve security

Thank you for helping keep TurtleStack Trading MCP Server secure! 🔒