We provide security updates for the following versions of the Azure API Management Accelerator:

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in this project, please report it responsibly by following these steps:

1. Do NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email us directly at evilazaro@gmail.com with the subject line: "SECURITY: Azure APIM Accelerator Vulnerability Report"
3. Include the following information:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Potential impact assessment
   • Suggested fix (if available)
   • Your contact information

• Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 2 business days
• Initial Assessment: We will provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
• Status Updates: We will keep you informed of our progress throughout the investigation
• Resolution Timeline: We aim to resolve critical security issues within 30 days
• Disclosure: We will coordinate with you on the timing of public disclosure

We use the following criteria to assess vulnerability severity:

• Remote code execution
• Privilege escalation to subscription owner
• Exposure of highly sensitive data (credentials, keys)
• Complete bypass of authentication/authorization

• Significant data exposure
• Local privilege escalation
• Denial of service with significant impact
• Authentication bypass

• Limited data exposure
• Minor privilege escalation
• Information disclosure
• Configuration weaknesses

• Minor information disclosure
• Low-impact denial of service
• Non-security configuration issues

When using this accelerator, please follow these security best practices:

• Never commit secrets to version control
• Use managed identities instead of service principals where possible
• Enable diagnostic logging for all resources
• Implement least-privilege access principles
• Regularly review role assignments and permissions

• Use private endpoints where possible
• Disable public network access for sensitive resources
• Enable network security groups with restrictive rules
• Use Azure Key Vault for all secrets and certificates
• Implement proper tagging for security classification

• Monitor access logs and audit trails
• Set up security alerts for suspicious activities
• Regularly update to the latest version
• Perform security assessments of your deployment
• Follow Azure Security Benchmark recommendations

• Review all Bicep templates before deployment
• Validate parameter values and constraints
• Use secure parameter handling with @secure() decorator
• Test in non-production environments first
• Implement change approval processes

This accelerator includes several security features:

• Managed Identity Integration: Eliminates the need for stored credentials
• RBAC Configuration: Implements least-privilege access patterns
• Network Security: Supports private networking and NSGs
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive diagnostic settings for all resources
• Secret Management: Integration with Azure Key Vault

• Application Insights: Application performance and security monitoring
• Log Analytics: Centralized logging and security event analysis
• Diagnostic Settings: Comprehensive audit trails
• Alert Rules: Proactive security monitoring (user-configurable)

• Subscription Keys: Manage API access with subscription keys
• OAuth/JWT Validation: Implement proper token validation
• Rate Limiting: Protect against abuse and DoS attacks
• IP Filtering: Restrict access by IP address when appropriate
• TLS Configuration: Ensure proper TLS/SSL configuration

• Network Isolation: Use VNets and private endpoints
• Key Management: Secure key rotation and management
• Access Controls: Implement proper RBAC and conditional access
• Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and alerting

We will notify users of security updates through:

• GitHub Security Advisories: For vulnerability disclosures
• Release Notes: For security-related fixes
• Email Notifications: For critical security updates (if subscribed)

This accelerator is designed to support compliance with:

• Azure Security Benchmark
• Azure Landing Zone Security Guidelines
• GDPR (where applicable)
• SOC 2 (security controls)
• ISO 27001 (information security management)

We regularly review and update third-party dependencies for security vulnerabilities. Current dependencies include:

• Azure Resource Manager Templates: Microsoft-maintained
• Bicep Language: Microsoft-maintained
• Azure CLI: Microsoft-maintained

For security-related inquiries:

• Email: evilazaro@gmail.com
• Response Time: 2 business days for acknowledgment
• Escalation: Include "URGENT SECURITY" in subject line for critical issues

Currently, we do not have a formal bug bounty program. However, we greatly appreciate responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities and will acknowledge contributors in our security advisories (with permission).

By reporting security vulnerabilities to us, you agree to:

• Work with us to resolve the issue responsibly
• Not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we have had reasonable time to address it
• Not exploit the vulnerability for malicious purposes
• Provide us with reasonable time to investigate and address the issue

We commit to:

• Acknowledge your report promptly
• Keep you informed of our progress
• Credit you for the discovery (if desired and legal)
• Not take legal action against you for responsible disclosure

Thank you for helping us keep the Azure API Management Accelerator secure!