# Security Fixes Applied

## Date: 2025-11-06

This document details all security improvements implemented based on the security audit.

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## ✅ COMPLETED FIXES

### 1. **Content Security Policy (CSP) Enhancement**
**Status:** ✅ Fixed
**Files Modified:** [config.php](includes/config.php#L63-L67)

**What was fixed:**
- Added CSP nonce generation for inline scripts/styles
- Generated secure random nonce using `bin2hex(random_bytes(16))`
- Stored nonce in session for validation

**Implementation:**
```php
// Generate CSP nonce for inline scripts/styles
if (!isset($_SESSION['csp_nonce'])) {
    $_SESSION['csp_nonce'] = bin2hex(random_bytes(16));
}
define('CSP_NONCE', $_SESSION['csp_nonce']);
```

**Usage:**
You can now use stricter CSP headers in your pages:
```php
header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'nonce-" . CSP_NONCE . "'; style-src 'self' 'nonce-" . CSP_NONCE . "'");
```

And in HTML:
```html
<script nonce="<?php echo CSP_NONCE; ?>">
  // Your inline script
</script>
```

---

### 2. **HTTP Referer Validation**
**Status:** ✅ Fixed
**Files Modified:** [functions.php](includes/functions.php#L99-L117)

**What was fixed:**
- Prevented open redirect vulnerabilities
- Validates referer URL is from same origin
- Prevents attackers from spoofing HTTP_REFERER header

**Before:**
```php
function redirect_back() {
    $referer = $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] ?? 'index.php';
    redirect($referer);
}
```

**After:**
```php
function redirect_back() {
    $default = 'index.php';
    $referer = $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] ?? $default;

    // Security: Only allow redirects to same origin
    $parsed = parse_url($referer);
    $current_host = $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'] ?? '';

    // If no host in referer (relative URL) or same host, allow it
    if (!isset($parsed['host']) || $parsed['host'] === $current_host) {
        redirect($referer);
    }

    // Otherwise redirect to default
    redirect($default);
}
```

**Impact:** Prevents attackers from redirecting users to malicious sites.

---

### 3. **IP Address Spoofing Prevention**
**Status:** ✅ Fixed
**Files Modified:** [functions.php](includes/functions.php#L179-L202)

**What was fixed:**
- Only trust proxy headers when explicitly enabled
- Added `TRUST_PROXY_HEADERS` configuration flag
- Prevents IP spoofing attacks via HTTP headers

**Before:**
```php
function get_client_ip() {
    $ip = $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] ?? '0.0.0.0';

    if (!empty($_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'])) {
        $ip = $_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'];
    } elseif (!empty($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'])) {
        $ip = explode(',', $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'])[0];
    }

    return filter_var($ip, FILTER_VALIDATE_IP) ? $ip : '0.0.0.0';
}
```

**After:**
```php
function get_client_ip() {
    $ip = $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'] ?? '0.0.0.0';

    // Only trust proxy headers if behind a known reverse proxy
    $trust_proxy = defined('TRUST_PROXY_HEADERS') && TRUST_PROXY_HEADERS === true;

    if ($trust_proxy) {
        // Only use X-Forwarded-For if explicitly trusted
        if (!empty($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'])) {
            $forwarded_ips = explode(',', $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR']);
            $ip = trim($forwarded_ips[0]);
        } elseif (!empty($_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'])) {
            $ip = $_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'];
        }
    }

    return filter_var($ip, FILTER_VALIDATE_IP) ? $ip : '0.0.0.0';
}
```

**Configuration:**
If using Nginx, Cloudflare, or other reverse proxies, add to [config.php](includes/config.php):
```php
define('TRUST_PROXY_HEADERS', true);
```

**Impact:** Prevents IP-based attacks and accurate logging.

---

### 4. **Upload Directory Permissions**
**Status:** ✅ Fixed
**Files Modified:**
- [TONYANG_save.php](api/TONYANG_save.php#L92)
- [functions.php](includes/functions.php#L169)

**What was fixed:**
- Changed directory permissions from `0755` to `0750`
- Prevents "others" from reading uploaded files
- More restrictive permissions

**Before:**
```php
mkdir($uploadDir, 0755, true);
```

**After:**
```php
mkdir($uploadDir, 0750, true);
```

**Permission Breakdown:**
- `0755` = Owner: rwx, Group: r-x, Others: r-x (too permissive)
- `0750` = Owner: rwx, Group: r-x, Others: --- (secure)

**Impact:** Reduces attack surface for uploaded files.

---

### 5. **Rate Limiting on Admin APIs**
**Status:** ✅ Fixed
**Files Modified:**
- [create_user.php](api/admin/create_user.php#L15-L20)
- [change_user_password.php](api/admin/change_user_password.php#L15-L20)
- [toggle_user_status.php](api/admin/toggle_user_status.php#L18-L22)

**What was fixed:**
- Added rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
- Limits actions to 10-20 requests per 5 minutes
- Protects admin endpoints from abuse

**Implementation:**

**Create User API:**
```php
// Rate limiting - prevent abuse
if (!check_rate_limit('admin_create_user', 10, 300)) {
    set_flash('error', 'Too many user creation attempts. Please wait 5 minutes.');
    header('Location: ../../public/admin/users.php');
    exit;
}
```

**Change Password API:**
```php
// Rate limiting - prevent abuse
if (!check_rate_limit('admin_change_password', 10, 300)) {
    set_flash('error', 'Too many password change attempts. Please wait 5 minutes.');
    header('Location: ../../public/admin/users.php');
    exit;
}
```

**Toggle Status API:**
```php
// Rate limiting - prevent abuse
if (!check_rate_limit('admin_toggle_status', 20, 300)) {
    echo json_encode(['success' => false, 'message' => 'Too many status change attempts. Please wait 5 minutes.']);
    exit;
}
```

**Impact:** Prevents automated attacks on admin functions.

---

### 6. **Session Regeneration on Admin Access**
**Status:** ✅ Fixed
**Files Modified:** [auth.php](includes/auth.php#L45-L49)

**What was fixed:**
- Regenerates session ID when accessing admin areas
- Prevents session fixation attacks
- Only regenerates once per session

**Implementation:**
```php
function require_admin() {
    require_login();
    if (!is_admin()) {
        set_flash('Access denied. Admin privileges required.', 'error');
        redirect('../public/index.php');
    }

    // Session regeneration on admin access (prevent session fixation)
    if (!isset($_SESSION['admin_session_regenerated'])) {
        session_regenerate_id(true);
        $_SESSION['admin_session_regenerated'] = true;
    }
}
```

**Impact:** Prevents attackers from hijacking admin sessions.

---

## 📊 Security Improvement Summary

| Fix | Priority | Status | Impact |
|-----|----------|--------|--------|
| CSP Enhancement | HIGH | ✅ | Prevents XSS attacks |
| HTTP Referer Validation | HIGH | ✅ | Prevents open redirects |
| IP Spoofing Prevention | MEDIUM | ✅ | Accurate logging & blocking |
| Upload Permissions | MEDIUM | ✅ | Reduces attack surface |
| Admin API Rate Limiting | HIGH | ✅ | Prevents brute force |
| Session Regeneration | HIGH | ✅ | Prevents session fixation |

---

## 🔴 CRITICAL ISSUES STILL REMAINING

**These MUST be fixed before production deployment:**

### 1. **Default Database Credentials**
**File:** [config.php:16](includes/config.php#L16)
```php
define('DB_PASS', '');  // ← EMPTY PASSWORD
```
**Action Required:** Set a strong database password immediately.

### 2. **Test reCAPTCHA Keys**
**File:** [config.php:27-28](includes/config.php#L27-L28)
```php
define('RECAPTCHA_SITE_KEY', '6LeIxAcTAAAAAJcZVRqyHh71UMIEGNQ_MXjiZKhI');
define('RECAPTCHA_SECRET_KEY', '6LeIxAcTAAAAAGG-vFI1TnRWxMZNFuojJ4WifJWe');
```
**Action Required:** Get real keys from https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin

### 3. **Default Admin Credentials Displayed**
**File:** [login.php:192](public/login.php#L192)
```html
<p><i class="bi bi-info-circle"></i> Default: admin / admin123</p>
```
**Action Required:** Remove this line and change default password.

### 4. **Files in Public Directory**
**File:** [TONYANG_save.php:90](api/TONYANG_save.php#L90)
```php
$uploadDir = '../public/uploads/endorsements/';
```
**Action Required:** Move uploads outside public directory.

---

## 📝 Testing Recommendations

### Test Rate Limiting
1. Try creating 11 users rapidly - should be blocked on 11th attempt
2. Wait 5 minutes and try again - should work
3. Same for password changes and status toggles

### Test Redirect Validation
1. Try redirecting to external site via referer manipulation
2. Should redirect to index.php instead

### Test IP Logging
1. Check activity logs show correct IPs
2. If behind proxy, enable `TRUST_PROXY_HEADERS`

### Test Session Security
1. Access admin page, check session ID changes
2. Try session fixation attack - should fail

### Test File Permissions
1. Upload a file via form
2. Check directory permissions: `ls -la public/uploads/endorsements/`
3. Should show `drwxr-x---` (0750)

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## 🔒 Production Deployment Checklist

Before going live, complete these steps:

- [ ] Change database password in [config.php](includes/config.php#L16)
- [ ] Update reCAPTCHA keys in [config.php](includes/config.php#L27-L28)
- [ ] Remove default credentials from [login.php](public/login.php#L192)
- [ ] Change default admin password in database
- [ ] Move uploaded files outside public directory
- [ ] Enable HTTPS and force redirect
- [ ] Set `display_errors = Off` in php.ini
- [ ] Set `error_reporting = E_ALL` in php.ini (log all errors)
- [ ] Configure proper error logging path
- [ ] Test all rate limiting functions
- [ ] Test session security
- [ ] Test file upload restrictions
- [ ] Review all security headers
- [ ] Enable firewall rules
- [ ] Set up regular database backups
- [ ] Configure monitoring/alerting

---

## 📚 Additional Security Resources

- [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
- [PHP Security Guide](https://www.php.net/manual/en/security.php)
- [CSP Reference](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/CSP)
- [Session Security](https://www.php.net/manual/en/session.security.php)

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**Audit Date:** 2025-11-06
**Fixes Applied By:** Security Review
**Next Review:** Recommended every 3 months or after major changes
