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SECURITY.md

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+# Security Policy
+
+## Overview
+
+ConnectivityMonitor is designed for local network monitoring and diagnostics. This document outlines security considerations, best practices, and how to report security vulnerabilities.
+
+## Security Model
+
+ConnectivityMonitor is designed to run on:
+- **Local machines** for personal network diagnostics
+- **Private networks** behind firewalls
+- **Trusted environments** where users have appropriate access
+
+### Threat Model
+
+**What ConnectivityMonitor protects against:**
+- Command injection in network operations
+- Path traversal in file serving
+- Code injection via configuration files
+- Insecure temporary file creation
+
+**What ConnectivityMonitor does NOT protect against:**
+- Unauthorized access to the web dashboard (no authentication)
+- Data exfiltration if the host is compromised
+- Network-level attacks on the monitoring traffic itself
+
+## Security Best Practices
+
+### Web Dashboard Security
+
+The built-in web server (Python version) **does not include authentication** by default. Follow these guidelines:
+
+#### For Local Use Only (Recommended)
+```bash
+# Bind to localhost only (default behavior can be changed)
+python -m connectivity_monitor --web-port 8080
+# Access via http://localhost:8080 only
+```
+
+#### For Network Access
+If you need to access the dashboard from other devices on your network:
+
+1. **Firewall Configuration**: Ensure your firewall only allows connections from trusted IPs
+2. **Bind Address**: By default, the server binds to `0.0.0.0` (all interfaces)
+3. **Network Isolation**: Run only on trusted private networks (home/office LAN)
+4. **VPN Access**: For remote access, use a VPN instead of exposing the port publicly
+
+**⚠️ WARNING**: Do NOT expose the web dashboard to the public internet without additional security measures.
+
+### Configuration File Security
+
+Configuration files are stored at:
+- **Linux/macOS**: `~/ConnectivityMonitor/monitor_config.json`
+- **Windows**: `%USERPROFILE%\ConnectivityMonitor\monitor_config.json`
+
+**Best practices:**
+- Keep configuration files with appropriate permissions (readable only by owner)
+- Do not store sensitive credentials in configuration files
+- Review ping targets to ensure they are legitimate and trusted
+
+### Execution Policy (Windows)
+
+The PowerShell script requires script execution to be enabled:
+
+```powershell
+# Check current execution policy
+Get-ExecutionPolicy
+
+# Set execution policy for current user (recommended)
+Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
+
+# Alternative: Run with bypass for single session
+powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\ConnectivityDropMonitor.ps1
+```
+
+**Security note**: Only use `RemoteSigned` or stricter policies. Avoid `Unrestricted` in production environments.
+
+### macOS/Linux Permissions
+
+**Script Permissions:**
+```bash
+# Set appropriate execute permissions
+chmod 755 macos/ConnectivityDropMonitor.sh
+chmod 644 macos/lib/*.sh  # Library files don't need execute bit
+
+# Ensure ownership is correct
+chown -R $USER:$GROUP ~/ConnectivityMonitor
+```
+
+**File Permissions:**
+```bash
+# Secure the base directory
+chmod 700 ~/ConnectivityMonitor
+
+# Logs and reports
+chmod 600 ~/ConnectivityMonitor/logs/*.csv
+chmod 600 ~/ConnectivityMonitor/reports/*.html
+```
+
+### Network Security Considerations
+
+**ICMP Ping Requirements:**
+- Ping commands typically require no special privileges on Windows
+- On Linux/macOS, ping may require setuid or capabilities
+- The monitor uses system `ping` command, not raw sockets
+
+**DNS Security:**
+- DNS health checks query configured DNS servers
+- Ensure DNS targets are trusted (default: google.com)
+- DNS spoofing could affect diagnostics but not monitoring integrity
+
+**External API Calls:**
+The monitor makes HTTPS calls to:
+- `https://ip-api.com/json` — Public IP and ISP detection
+
+These are optional features. If privacy is a concern:
+1. Review the code in `network.py` (Python), `lib/network.sh` (macOS), or PowerShell functions
+2. These calls happen once at startup (not continuously)
+3. No personally identifiable information is sent (simple GET request)
+
+### Data Privacy
+
+**What data is collected:**
+- Ping latency measurements
+- Packet loss statistics
+- Gateway IP addresses
+- Public IP address (via ip-api.com)
+- ISP name (via ip-api.com)
+- WiFi signal strength (if available)
+
+**What is NOT collected:**
+- Personal user information
+- Browsing history
+- Network traffic content
+- Authentication credentials
+
+**Data storage:**
+- All data is stored locally in CSV and HTML files
+- No telemetry is sent to external services
+- Logs can be deleted at any time
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+The monitor supports customization via environment variables:
+
+```bash
+# Customize base directory location
+export CM_BASE_DIR="$HOME/my-custom-location"
+python -m connectivity_monitor
+```
+
+**Security consideration**: Ensure custom directories have appropriate permissions.
+
+## Known Limitations
+
+1. **No Authentication**: Web dashboard has no built-in authentication
+2. **No Encryption**: Local file storage is unencrypted
+3. **No Rate Limiting**: Web API endpoints have no rate limiting
+4. **No Audit Logging**: No security event logging beyond diagnostic logs
+
+## Security Fixes in v4.0
+
+This release includes the following security improvements:
+
+### Fixed Vulnerabilities
+1. **Command Injection (PowerShell)** — Fixed in commit `13b4514`
+   - Old: Used `cmd /c "tracert $target"` (injectable)
+   - New: Uses `System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo` with argument array
+
+2. **HTTP Downgrade Attack** — Fixed in commit `13b4514`
+   - Old: Used `http://ip-api.com` (unencrypted)
+   - New: Uses `https://ip-api.com` (encrypted)
+
+3. **Path Traversal (Python Web Server)** — Fixed in commit `13b4514`
+   - Old: Insufficient validation with `basename()` only
+   - New: Validates resolved path stays within base directory
+
+4. **Code Injection (Bash Config)** — Fixed in commit `13b4514`
+   - Old: Interpolated shell variables into Python code strings
+   - New: Uses heredoc with command-line arguments (safe)
+
+5. **Insecure Temporary Files (macOS)** — Fixed in commit `13b4514`
+   - Old: Predictable filenames `/tmp/cm_traceroute_$$.txt`
+   - New: Uses `mktemp` with random names
+
+### Input Validation Improvements (commit `25b672a`)
+- Poll interval: Must be between 0.1 and 3600 seconds
+- Failure threshold: Must be between 1 and 100
+- Web port: Must be between 1 and 65535
+- Ping targets: Validated as IP addresses or hostnames
+- DNS target: Validated as valid hostname
+
+## Reporting a Security Vulnerability
+
+If you discover a security vulnerability in ConnectivityMonitor:
+
+1. **Do NOT** open a public GitHub issue
+2. **Email** the maintainer: Include the following in your report:
+   - Description of the vulnerability
+   - Steps to reproduce
+   - Potential impact
+   - Suggested fix (if available)
+
+3. **Allow time** for a fix to be developed and released before public disclosure
+
+### Security Contact
+
+For security issues, please open a security advisory on GitHub or create an issue with the `security` label. The maintainer will respond within 7 days.
+
+## Security Checklist for Users
+
+Before deploying ConnectivityMonitor in a production environment:
+
+- [ ] Review all ping targets and ensure they are trusted
+- [ ] Configure firewall rules to restrict web dashboard access
+- [ ] Set appropriate file permissions on logs and config files
+- [ ] Run with least privileges (do not run as root/administrator unless required)
+- [ ] Keep the software updated to receive security fixes
+- [ ] Review logs periodically for unexpected behavior
+- [ ] Disable features you don't need (e.g., DNS checks, public IP detection)
+- [ ] Use a separate monitoring account with limited privileges
+- [ ] Consider network segmentation if running on servers
+
+## Security-Related Configuration
+
+### Disable Public IP Detection
+
+If privacy is a concern, you can disable public IP detection by modifying the code:
+
+**Python**: Comment out the `detect_public_ip()` call in `monitor.py`
+**macOS**: Comment out the `detect_public_ip` call in `ConnectivityDropMonitor.sh`
+**Windows**: Comment out the `DetectPublicIP` call in `ConnectivityDropMonitor.ps1`
+
+### Restrict Web Dashboard Binding
+
+**Python**: Modify `web_server.py` to bind to `127.0.0.1` instead of `0.0.0.0`:
+
+```python
+def start_web_server(port, state, reports_dir, logs_dir, bind="127.0.0.1"):
+```
+
+### Read-Only Logs
+
+To prevent log tampering:
+
+```bash
+# Make logs read-only after rotation
+chmod 444 ~/ConnectivityMonitor/logs/*.csv
+```
+
+## Compliance and Certifications
+
+ConnectivityMonitor is not certified for:
+- Medical use
+- Financial services
+- Critical infrastructure
+- Compliance with specific regulations (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.)
+
+For compliance-critical environments, perform your own security audit and testing.
+
+## License and Disclaimer
+
+This software is provided as-is without warranty. Users are responsible for:
+- Evaluating security for their specific use case
+- Implementing additional security controls as needed
+- Monitoring and maintaining the software
+- Complying with applicable laws and regulations
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2026-04-06
+**Document Version**: 1.0

macos/lib/config.sh

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ check_date_roll() {
 # ================================================================
 load_config() {
     if [[ -f "$CM_CONFIG_PATH" ]]; then
-        if python3 -c "import json; json.load(open('$CM_CONFIG_PATH'))" 2>/dev/null; then
+        if python3 -c "import json; json.load(open(\"${CM_CONFIG_PATH}\"))" 2>/dev/null; then
             return 0
         fi
     fi
@@ -43,27 +43,52 @@ load_config() {
 
 config_get() {
     local key="$1"
-    python3 -c "import json; d=json.load(open('${CM_CONFIG_PATH}')); print(d.get('${key}',''))" 2>/dev/null
+    # Use printf to safely pass key to Python, avoiding code injection
+    python3 -c "
+import json
+import sys
+key = sys.argv[1]
+with open(\"${CM_CONFIG_PATH}\", 'r') as f:
+    d = json.load(f)
+    print(d.get(key, ''))
+" "$key" 2>/dev/null
 }
 
 save_config() {
     local cfg_adapter="$1" cfg_poll="$2" cfg_threshold="$3" cfg_targets="$4"
     local cfg_latwarn="$5" cfg_enabledns="$6" cfg_dnstarget="$7" cfg_enablebeep="$8"
-    python3 -c "
+    # Use Python script file to avoid shell injection vulnerabilities
+    python3 - "$cfg_adapter" "$cfg_poll" "$cfg_threshold" "$cfg_targets" \
+             "$cfg_latwarn" "$cfg_enabledns" "$cfg_dnstarget" "$cfg_enablebeep" \
+             "${CM_CONFIG_PATH}" <<'PYTHON_SCRIPT'
 import json
+import sys
+
+# Read arguments from command line
+cfg_adapter = sys.argv[1]
+cfg_poll = int(sys.argv[2])
+cfg_threshold = int(sys.argv[3])
+cfg_targets = sys.argv[4]
+cfg_latwarn = int(sys.argv[5])
+cfg_enabledns = sys.argv[6].lower() in ('1', 'true')
+cfg_dnstarget = sys.argv[7]
+cfg_enablebeep = sys.argv[8].lower() in ('1', 'true')
+config_path = sys.argv[9]
+
 d = {
-    'adapter': '${cfg_adapter}',
-    'poll': ${cfg_poll},
-    'threshold': ${cfg_threshold},
-    'targets': '${cfg_targets}',
-    'latWarn': ${cfg_latwarn},
-    'enableDns': bool(${cfg_enabledns}),
-    'dnsTarget': '${cfg_dnstarget}',
-    'enableBeep': bool(${cfg_enablebeep})
+    'adapter': cfg_adapter,
+    'poll': cfg_poll,
+    'threshold': cfg_threshold,
+    'targets': cfg_targets,
+    'latWarn': cfg_latwarn,
+    'enableDns': cfg_enabledns,
+    'dnsTarget': cfg_dnstarget,
+    'enableBeep': cfg_enablebeep
 }
-with open('${CM_CONFIG_PATH}', 'w') as f:
+
+with open(config_path, 'w') as f:
     json.dump(d, f, indent=2)
-" 2>/dev/null
+PYTHON_SCRIPT
 }
 
 # ================================================================

macos/lib/network.sh

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ get_local_ip() {
 # ================================================================
 detect_public_ip() {
     local resp
-    resp=$(curl -s --connect-timeout 5 --max-time 8 "http://ip-api.com/json" 2>/dev/null)
+    resp=$(curl -s --connect-timeout 5 --max-time 8 "https://ip-api.com/json" 2>/dev/null)
     if [[ -n "$resp" ]]; then
         public_ip=$(echo "$resp" | python3 -c "import sys,json; d=json.load(sys.stdin); print(d.get('query','N/A'))" 2>/dev/null)
         isp_name=$(echo "$resp" | python3 -c "import sys,json; d=json.load(sys.stdin); print(d.get('isp','N/A'))" 2>/dev/null)