Vulnerability Management
FoundationaLLM maintains a proactive approach to identifying, categorizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Identification
Regular Security Testing
| Activity | Frequency | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Red Team Exercises | Periodic | Identify attack vectors |
| Container Scans | Every build | Detect CVEs |
| Dependency Analysis | Continuous | Track vulnerable packages |
| Penetration Testing | Periodic | External assessment |
Automated Scanning
Every container image build includes:
- Base image vulnerability scanning
- Dependency analysis
- CVE detection
- Security best practice checks
Severity Classification
Severity Levels
| Level | Description | Response Time |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Severe, imminent threat | Immediate (hours) |
| High | Significant risk | 24-48 hours |
| Major | Moderate risk | 1 week |
| Minor | Low/negligible risk | Next release cycle |
Classification Criteria
Critical:
- Remote code execution
- Authentication bypass
- Data exfiltration potential
- Active exploitation in the wild
High:
- Privilege escalation
- Significant data exposure
- Denial of service
- Requires immediate patching
Major:
- Limited impact vulnerabilities
- Complex exploitation requirements
- Defense-in-depth failures
- Scheduled remediation
Minor:
- Information disclosure (low impact)
- Configuration issues
- Best practice deviations
- Addressed in routine maintenance
Remediation Process
Critical/High Severity
graph LR
A[Detect] --> B[Assess]
B --> C[Develop Fix]
C --> D[Test]
D --> E[Release Patch]
E --> F[Notify Users]
- Detection - Automated or reported
- Assessment - Verify and classify
- Development - Create fix
- Testing - Validate fix
- Release - Deploy patch
- Notification - Inform users
Standard Remediation
- Included in regular release cycles
- Documented in release notes
- Users upgrade at their schedule
Communication
GitHub Releases
Primary channel for security updates:
| Information | Location |
|---|---|
| Security patches | Release notes |
| Vulnerability details | Security advisories |
| Upgrade instructions | Release documentation |
| Breaking changes | Migration guides |
Release Notes Include
- Summary of vulnerabilities addressed
- Severity classification
- Affected versions
- Upgrade instructions
- Credit to reporters
Responsible Disclosure
We practice responsible disclosure:
- Credit researchers who report vulnerabilities
- Coordinate disclosure timing
- Provide details after patch availability
- Document in security advisories
Reporting Vulnerabilities
How to Report
- Email: security@foundationallm.ai
- GitHub: Security advisories (private)
- Do not disclose publicly before coordinated response
Report Contents
Please include:
- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact
- Suggested remediation (if any)
- Your contact information
Response Timeline
| Action | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Acknowledge receipt | 24-48 hours |
| Initial assessment | 1 week |
| Status update | Weekly |
| Patch development | Based on severity |
| Coordinated disclosure | After patch available |
Staying Updated
Subscribe to Updates
- Watch GitHub repository
- Enable release notifications
- Monitor security advisories
Version Management
- Track deployed versions
- Plan regular update cycles
- Prioritize security patches
Customer Responsibilities
Recommended Practices
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Stay Current | Apply updates promptly |
| Monitor Releases | Watch for security patches |
| Test Updates | Verify in staging first |
| Report Issues | Help improve security |
Update Checklist
- [ ] Review release notes
- [ ] Identify security fixes
- [ ] Plan update window
- [ ] Test in staging
- [ ] Deploy to production
- [ ] Verify functionality