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SECURITY.md

Security Guide for DocMagic

This document outlines the security measures implemented in DocMagic and best practices for maintaining a secure deployment.

πŸ”’ Security Features Implemented

1. Authentication & Authorization

  • Supabase Auth Integration: Secure JWT-based authentication
  • Protected Routes: Middleware-based route protection
  • Session Management: Automatic token refresh and secure session handling
  • Password Requirements: Strong password validation (8+ chars, mixed case, numbers)

2. Input Validation & Sanitization

  • Zod Schema Validation: Type-safe input validation for all API endpoints
  • SQL Injection Protection: Pattern detection and input sanitization
  • XSS Prevention: HTML sanitization and Content Security Policy
  • Rate Limiting: API endpoint protection against abuse

3. Security Headers

  • Content Security Policy (CSP): Prevents XSS and code injection
  • X-Frame-Options: Prevents clickjacking attacks
  • X-Content-Type-Options: Prevents MIME type sniffing
  • Strict-Transport-Security: Enforces HTTPS connections
  • X-XSS-Protection: Browser XSS filtering
  • Referrer-Policy: Controls referrer information

4. API Security

  • CORS Configuration: Restrictive cross-origin policies
  • Webhook Signature Verification: Stripe webhook security
  • Environment Variable Validation: Runtime checks for required secrets
  • Error Handling: Secure error responses without sensitive data exposure

5. Data Protection

  • Environment Variables: No hardcoded secrets in code
  • Secure Headers: All sensitive data transmitted securely
  • Input Length Limits: Prevents buffer overflow attacks
  • File Upload Validation: Type and size restrictions

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Configuration

Environment Variables

Ensure these environment variables are properly configured:

# Required Security Variables
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your-nextauth-secret-here-use-openssl-rand-base64-32
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project-id.supabase.co
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-supabase-anon-key-here
SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY=your-supabase-service-role-key-here
GEMINI_API_KEY=your-gemini-api-key-here

# Optional but Recommended
STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_your_webhook_secret_here

Rate Limiting Configuration

Current rate limits (per IP address):

  • Authentication endpoints: 10 requests per 15 minutes
  • Generation endpoints: 20 requests per 15 minutes
  • General API endpoints: 100 requests per 15 minutes

Content Security Policy

The CSP header allows:

  • Scripts from self and Stripe
  • Styles from self and Google Fonts
  • Images from self, data URLs, and HTTPS sources
  • Connections to Supabase, Stripe, and Gemini API

🚨 Security Best Practices

For Developers

  1. Never commit secrets: Use environment variables for all sensitive data
  2. Validate all inputs: Use the validation schemas in lib/validation.ts
  3. Sanitize user content: Use provided sanitization functions
  4. Check authentication: Verify user sessions in protected API routes
  5. Log security events: Use logSecurityEvent() for monitoring

For Deployment

  1. Use HTTPS: Always deploy with SSL/TLS certificates
  2. Environment isolation: Separate development and production environments
  3. Regular updates: Keep dependencies updated for security patches
  4. Monitor logs: Watch for security events and failed authentication attempts
  5. Backup strategy: Regular database backups with encryption

For Users

  1. Strong passwords: Enforce minimum password requirements
  2. Account security: Monitor for suspicious login attempts
  3. Data privacy: Only collect necessary user information
  4. Secure sessions: Automatic logout after inactivity

πŸ” Security Monitoring

Logging

Security events are logged for:

  • Failed authentication attempts
  • Rate limit violations
  • Invalid input detection
  • Webhook signature failures
  • CSRF protection triggers

Monitoring Checklist

  • Review authentication logs regularly
  • Monitor API rate limit violations
  • Check for unusual traffic patterns
  • Verify webhook signature validations
  • Monitor database access patterns

πŸš€ Deployment Security

Vercel Deployment

{
  "headers": [
    {
      "source": "/(.*)",
      "headers": [
        { "key": "X-Frame-Options", "value": "DENY" },
        { "key": "X-Content-Type-Options", "value": "nosniff" },
        { "key": "Strict-Transport-Security", "value": "max-age=31536000" }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Netlify Deployment

Security headers are configured in netlify.toml with:

  • CSP policy
  • Frame protection
  • XSS protection
  • CORS restrictions

πŸ”§ Security Testing

Manual Testing

  1. Test authentication flows
  2. Verify rate limiting works
  3. Check input validation
  4. Test CORS policies
  5. Verify webhook signatures

Automated Testing

Consider implementing:

  • Security scanning in CI/CD
  • Dependency vulnerability checks
  • Automated penetration testing
  • Regular security audits

πŸ“ž Security Incident Response

If you discover a security vulnerability:

  1. Do not create a public issue
  2. Email security concerns to: [your-security-email]
  3. Include detailed reproduction steps
  4. Allow time for investigation and patching

Incident Response Plan:

  1. Assess the severity and impact
  2. Implement immediate containment
  3. Develop and test a fix
  4. Deploy the fix to production
  5. Notify affected users if necessary
  6. Document lessons learned

πŸ“š Additional Resources


Last Updated: January 2025 Security Review: Required every 6 months

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