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Creator Network Security Audit Checklist

Phase 3: Testing & Validation

🔐 Authentication & Authorization

  • JWT Validation

    • All protected endpoints require valid JWT token
    • Expired tokens are rejected
    • Invalid/malformed tokens return 401
    • Token claims are validated before processing

  • User Context Extraction

    • user_id is extracted from Supabase auth context (not request body)
    • User cannot access/modify other users' data
    • Session invalidation works properly on logout

  • Authorization Checks

    • Creator can only update their own profile
    • Opportunity creator can only update their own opportunities
    • Applicant can only withdraw their own applications
    • Only opportunity creator can review applications
    • DevConnect links are user-specific

🛡️ Row Level Security (RLS) Policies

  • aethex_creators table

    • Users can read own profile
    • Users can update own profile
    • Public profiles are discoverable (is_discoverable=true)
    • Private profiles (is_discoverable=false) are hidden from directory

  • aethex_opportunities table

    • Anyone can read open opportunities
    • Only creator can update/delete own opportunities
    • Closed opportunities not visible to applicants

  • aethex_applications table

    • Users can read their own applications
    • Applicant can only see their own applications
    • Opportunity creator can see applications for their opportunities
    • Users cannot access others' applications

  • aethex_devconnect_links table

    • Users can only access their own DevConnect links
    • Links cannot be modified by non-owners

  • aethex_projects table

    • Users can read public projects
    • Users can only modify their own projects

🔒 Data Protection

  • Sensitive Data

    • Passwords are never returned in API responses
    • Email addresses are not exposed in public profiles
    • Private notes/applications are not leaked

  • Cover Letters

    • Only applicant and opportunity creator can see cover letters
    • Cover letters are not visible in search results

  • Rate Limiting

    • Rate limiting is implemented on POST endpoints
    • Prevents spam applications/profiles
    • Prevents brute force attacks on search

🚫 Input Validation & Sanitization

  • Text Fields

    • Bio/description max length enforced (e.g., 500 chars)
    • Username format validated (alphanumeric, dashes, underscores)
    • HTML/script tags are escaped in output

  • File Uploads

    • Avatar URLs are validated/whitelisted
    • No malicious file types accepted
    • File size limits enforced

  • Array Fields

    • Skills array has max length
    • Arm affiliations are from valid set
    • Invalid values are rejected

  • Numeric Fields

    • Salary values are reasonable ranges
    • Page/limit parameters are validated
    • Negative values rejected where inappropriate

🔗 API Endpoint Security

Creators Endpoints:

  • GET /api/creators

    • Pagination parameters validated
    • Search doesn't expose private fields
    • Arm filter works correctly

  • GET /api/creators/:username

    • Returns 404 if profile is not discoverable
    • No sensitive data leaked

  • POST /api/creators

    • Requires auth
    • user_id extracted from auth context
    • Duplicate username prevention works

  • PUT /api/creators/:id

    • Requires auth
    • User can only update own profile
    • No privilege escalation possible

Opportunities Endpoints:

  • GET /api/opportunities

    • Only open opportunities shown
    • Closed/draft opportunities hidden
    • Pagination and filters work

  • GET /api/opportunities/:id

    • Only returns open opportunities
    • Creator info is sanitized

  • POST /api/opportunities

    • Requires auth + creator profile
    • user_id extracted from auth
    • Only opportunity creator can post

  • PUT /api/opportunities/:id

    • Requires auth
    • Only creator can update own opportunity
    • Can't change posted_by_id

Applications Endpoints:

  • GET /api/applications

    • Requires user_id + auth
    • Users only see their own applications
    • Opportunity creators can view applications

  • POST /api/applications

    • Requires auth + creator profile
    • Validates opportunity exists
    • Prevents duplicate applications
    • Validates cover letter length

  • PUT /api/applications/:id

    • Requires auth
    • Only opportunity creator can update
    • Can only change status/response_message
    • Can't change creator/opportunity

  • DELETE /api/applications/:id

    • Requires auth
    • Only applicant can withdraw
    • Application is properly deleted

DevConnect Endpoints:

  • POST /api/devconnect/link

    • Requires auth + creator profile
    • user_id from auth context
    • Validates DevConnect username format

  • GET /api/devconnect/link

    • Requires user_id + auth
    • Users only see their own link
    • Returns null if not linked

  • DELETE /api/devconnect/link

    • Requires auth
    • Only user can unlink their account
    • Updates devconnect_linked flag

🔍 SQL Injection Prevention

  • Parameterized Queries

    • All Supabase queries use parameterized queries (not string concatenation)
    • User input never directly in SQL strings
    • Search queries are sanitized

  • Search/Filter Safety

    • LIKE queries use proper escaping
    • OR conditions properly scoped
    • No SQL concatenation

🌐 CORS & External Access

  • CORS Headers

    • Only allowed origins can call API
    • Credentials are properly scoped
    • Preflight requests handled correctly

  • External Links

    • DevConnect URLs validated
    • Avatar URLs validated
    • No javascript: or data: URLs allowed

📋 Audit Logging

  • Critical Actions Logged

    • User account creation
    • Opportunity creation/deletion
    • Application status changes
    • DevConnect linking/unlinking
    • Profile modifications

  • Log Retention

    • Logs stored securely
    • Logs retained for compliance period
    • Sensitive data not logged

🔄 API Response Security

  • Error Messages

    • Don't leak system details
    • Don't expose database structure
    • Generic error messages for auth failures
    • No stack traces in production

  • Response Headers

    • X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
    • X-Frame-Options: DENY
    • Content-Security-Policy set
    • X-XSS-Protection enabled

📱 Frontend Security

  • Token Management

    • Tokens stored securely (not localStorage if possible)
    • Tokens cleared on logout
    • Token refresh handled properly

  • XSS Prevention

    • User input escaped in templates
    • No dangerouslySetInnerHTML without sanitization
    • No eval() or similar dangerous functions

  • CSRF Protection

    • State-changing requests use POST/PUT/DELETE
    • CSRF tokens included where applicable

✅ Testing Recommendations

  1. Penetration Testing

    • Test SQL injection attempts
    • Test XSS payloads in input fields
    • Test CSRF attacks
    • Test broken access control

  2. Authorization Testing

    • Try accessing other users' resources
    • Test privilege escalation attempts
    • Verify RLS policies are enforced

  3. Data Validation Testing

    • Send oversized inputs
    • Send malformed data
    • Test boundary values
    • Send special characters

  4. Rate Limit Testing

    • Rapid-fire requests
    • Concurrent requests
    • Verify limits are enforced

📝 Sign-Off

  • All critical findings resolved
  • All high-priority findings mitigated
  • Security baseline established
  • Monitoring and logging active
  • Team trained on security practices

Audit Date: _ Auditor: _ Status: PENDING ⏳