Overview
Address security considerations identified during PR #134 review, focusing on input validation and clear security documentation.
Issues to Address
1. Enhanced Logging Redaction Documentation
Location: MistKitLogger.swift
Current State: Environment variable MISTKIT_DISABLE_LOG_REDACTION exists but lacks prominent warnings.
Recommendation: Add explicit warnings in code documentation:
/// - Warning: Setting MISTKIT_DISABLE_LOG_REDACTION=1 will log sensitive data including
/// API tokens and user data. NEVER enable this in production environments.
internal static var isRedactionDisabled: Bool { ... }
Also add to README and migration guides with clear security warnings.
2. Field Name Input Validation
Location: Filter builders throughout codebase
Issue: Filter builders don't validate field names for potential injection attacks or special characters that could cause issues.
Recommendation: Add field name validation:
private static func validateFieldName(_ name: String) throws {
guard name.allSatisfy({ $0.isLetter || $0.isNumber || $0 == "_" }) else {
throw FilterError.invalidFieldName(name)
}
}
Apply validation consistently across all filter building methods.
3. Security Best Practices Documentation
Action Items:
- Add security section to README
- Document safe logging practices
- Provide examples of secure filter construction
- Add security testing checklist
Benefits
- Prevent injection attacks
- Clear security expectations for users
- Protect sensitive data in logs
- Follow security best practices
Related
Labels
security, documentation
Overview
Address security considerations identified during PR #134 review, focusing on input validation and clear security documentation.
Issues to Address
1. Enhanced Logging Redaction Documentation
Location:
MistKitLogger.swiftCurrent State: Environment variable
MISTKIT_DISABLE_LOG_REDACTIONexists but lacks prominent warnings.Recommendation: Add explicit warnings in code documentation:
Also add to README and migration guides with clear security warnings.
2. Field Name Input Validation
Location: Filter builders throughout codebase
Issue: Filter builders don't validate field names for potential injection attacks or special characters that could cause issues.
Recommendation: Add field name validation:
Apply validation consistently across all filter building methods.
3. Security Best Practices Documentation
Action Items:
Benefits
Related
Labels
security,documentation