We actively support and provide security updates for the following versions:

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. Email us privately at: security@[your-domain].com
2. Use the subject line: [SECURITY] WordPress Docker Stage - [Brief Description]
3. Include the following information:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Potential impact and attack scenarios
   • Any proof-of-concept code (if applicable)
   • Your contact information

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Confirmation/Triage: Within 1 week
• Fix Development: Within 2 weeks (depending on complexity)
• Public Disclosure: After fix is released and users have time to update

IMPORTANT: This tool is designed exclusively for local development environments. It includes several security trade-offs that make it unsuitable for production use:

• Default Credentials: Uses wordpress/wordpress for database access
• Debug Mode Enabled: WordPress debug information is exposed
• Security Plugins Disabled: Automatically disables security-focused plugins
• Permissive File Permissions: Sets liberal file permissions for development ease
• No HTTPS by Default: Uses HTTP for local development
• No Firewall Configuration: Docker containers use default networking

# Limit network exposure (add to docker-compose.yml)
networks:
  wordpress-network:
    driver: bridge
    internal: true  # Prevents external network access

# Use unique passwords for each project
DB_PASSWORD=$(openssl rand -base64 32)
DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=$(openssl rand -base64 32)

# Regularly clean up unused environments
./stop-and-clean.sh

# Remove sensitive data from backups before import
# Remove production API keys, credentials, etc.

• Keep Docker Desktop updated to the latest version
• Don't expose Docker daemon to network
• Use Docker Desktop security features
• Regularly update base Docker images

# Problem: Ports accessible from network
# Solution: Bind to localhost only
ports:
  - "127.0.0.1:8080:80"  # Instead of "8080:80"

# Problem: Sensitive data in volumes
# Solution: Regular cleanup
docker-compose down -v  # Removes volumes
./stop-and-clean.sh     # Full cleanup

# Problem: Containers running as root
# Solution: Use specific user (advanced users)
user: "1000:1000"  # Add to services in docker-compose.yml

We use the following tools to scan for security issues:

• Docker Scout: Container vulnerability scanning
• Hadolint: Dockerfile security linting
• ShellCheck: Shell script security analysis
• GitHub Security Advisories: Dependency vulnerability monitoring

Regular security reviews include:

• Dockerfile security best practices
• Docker Compose configuration security
• Shell script injection vulnerability testing
• Default credential auditing
• Network exposure assessment

When contributing code, please verify:

• No hardcoded secrets in code or configuration
• Input validation for user-provided data
• Safe shell script practices (proper quoting, validation)
• Minimal file permissions where possible
• Container security best practices
• Documentation of security implications

The following are not considered security vulnerabilities for this project:

1. Production deployment issues - This tool is not designed for production
2. WordPress core vulnerabilities - Use latest WordPress and security plugins in production
3. Plugin vulnerabilities - We disable plugins specifically to avoid these issues
4. Docker security issues - Use Docker security features and keep Docker updated
5. Host OS vulnerabilities - Keep your operating system updated

• Docker Security Best Practices
• Docker Bench Security
• CIS Docker Benchmark

• WordPress Security Guide
• OWASP WordPress Security

• NIST Container Security Guide
• Snyk Container Security

We appreciate security researchers and developers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities. Security contributors will be:

• Credited in the security advisory (unless they prefer to remain anonymous)
• Listed in our Hall of Fame
• Eligible for bug bounty programs (if implemented)

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Email: security@[your-domain].com
• PGP Key: Available on request
• Response Time: Within 48 hours

Remember: This is a development tool. Never use it in production environments or expose it to the internet.