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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: 🔒 Security Vulnerabilities
+    url: https://hackerone.com/nodejs
+    about: Report security vulnerabilities through the Node.js Bug Bounty Program
+  - name: 💬 General Discussion
+    url: https://github.com/nodejs/node/discussions
+    about: Ask questions and discuss ideas with the Node.js community
+  - name: 📚 Documentation Issues
+    url: https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues
+    about: Report issues with Node.js documentation or API references
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+---
+name: 🔒 Security: CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk
+about: Address potential secret exposure in CI/CD workflows
+title: 'Security: Mitigate secret exposure risks in CI/CD workflows'
+labels: ['security', 'ci', 'high-priority']
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Security Issue: CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk
+
+### Summary
+The current CI/CD workflows may be vulnerable to secret exposure through various attack vectors including dependency confusion, malicious pull requests, and compromised actions.
+
+### Attack Vectors
+1. **Malicious Dependencies**: Compromised npm packages could extract secrets during `npm install`
+2. **Compromised GitHub Actions**: Third-party actions could access and exfiltrate secrets
+3. **Pull Request Attacks**: Malicious PRs could modify workflows to expose secrets
+4. **Dependency Confusion**: Attackers could create packages with similar names to legitimate dependencies
+
+### Likelihood: Medium-High
+- CI/CD systems are frequent targets for supply chain attacks
+- Current workflow runs on every PR and has access to deployment secrets
+- Step-security/harden-runner provides some protection but may not cover all vectors
+
+### Impact: Critical
+- `CF_API_TOKEN` exposure could allow unauthorized worker deployments
+- `SLACK_WEBHOOK` exposure could enable social engineering attacks
+- Could lead to supply chain compromise of Node.js distribution
+
+### Current Mitigations
+- ✅ Uses step-security/harden-runner with egress policy restrictions
+- ✅ Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs
+- ✅ Separates staging and production deployments
+
+### Recommended Actions
+
+#### High Priority
+- [ ] Implement secrets scanning in repository
+- [ ] Add OIDC token authentication for Cloudflare deployments instead of long-lived API tokens
+- [ ] Restrict workflow permissions to minimum required (add explicit permissions blocks)
+- [ ] Implement approval workflow for production deployments
+
+#### Medium Priority  
+- [ ] Add supply chain security scanning (e.g., GitHub dependency review action)
+- [ ] Implement signed commits requirement for collaborators
+- [ ] Add workflow run audit logging
+- [ ] Create incident response runbook for secret exposure
+
+#### Low Priority
+- [ ] Consider using GitHub Environments with protection rules
+- [ ] Implement monitoring/alerting for unusual deployment patterns
+- [ ] Regular rotation schedule for all secrets
+
+### References
+- [GitHub Security Hardening Guide](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions)
+- [SLSA Supply Chain Security Framework](https://slsa.dev/)
+- [Cloudflare Workers OIDC Authentication](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/ci-cd/#oidc-authentication)
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+---
+name: 🔒 Security: CI/CD Workflow Security Hardening
+about: Strengthen CI/CD workflow security configuration and permissions
+title: 'Security: Harden CI/CD workflows against advanced attack vectors'
+labels: ['security', 'ci', 'workflow', 'medium-priority']
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Security Issue: CI/CD Workflow Security Hardening
+
+### Summary
+While the current CI/CD workflows implement some security best practices, there are additional hardening measures that could prevent sophisticated supply chain attacks and improve overall security posture.
+
+### Current Security Analysis
+
+#### Positive Security Measures ✅
+- Uses `step-security/harden-runner` with egress policy restrictions
+- Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs (good practice)
+- Separates staging and production deployments
+- Implements deployment failure notifications
+- Uses CodeQL for static analysis
+- Implements dependency review on PRs
+
+#### Areas for Improvement ⚠️
+- Missing explicit workflow permissions (defaults to broad permissions)
+- No protection against fork pull request attacks
+- Long-lived API tokens instead of OIDC
+- No supply chain security attestation
+- Missing workflow run provenance
+- No secrets scanning in CI
+
+### Potential Attack Vectors
+
+#### 1. Malicious Fork Pull Requests
+- **Scenario**: Attacker creates fork, modifies workflows, opens PR
+- **Risk**: Could extract secrets or modify deployment process
+- **Likelihood**: Medium
+- **Impact**: Critical (supply chain compromise)
+
+#### 2. Compromised Dependencies During CI
+- **Scenario**: Malicious npm package runs during `npm install` in CI
+- **Risk**: Could exfiltrate secrets or modify build output
+- **Likelihood**: Medium-High
+- **Impact**: Critical
+
+#### 3. GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack
+- **Scenario**: Compromised third-party action executes malicious code
+- **Risk**: Full CI environment compromise
+- **Likelihood**: Low-Medium
+- **Impact**: Critical
+
+#### 4. Privilege Escalation
+- **Scenario**: Workflows with excessive permissions exploited
+- **Risk**: Unauthorized repository modifications or secret access
+- **Likelihood**: Medium
+- **Impact**: High
+
+### Recommended Security Hardening
+
+#### High Priority
+
+##### 1. Implement Explicit Workflow Permissions
+```yaml
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  deployments: write
+  id-token: write  # For OIDC
+```
+
+##### 2. Add Fork PR Protection
+```yaml
+# Only run on approved PRs from forks
+if: github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository || contains(github.event.label.name, 'safe to test')
+```
+
+##### 3. Implement OIDC Authentication
+- Replace `CF_API_TOKEN` with OIDC token authentication
+- Reduces long-lived secret exposure risk
+- Provides better audit trail
+
+##### 4. Add Secrets Scanning
+```yaml
+- name: Run Secrets Scan
+  uses: trufflesecurity/trufflehog@main
+  with:
+    path: ./
+    base: main
+    head: HEAD
+```
+
+#### Medium Priority
+
+##### 5. Enhanced Supply Chain Security
+```yaml
+- name: Generate SLSA Provenance
+  uses: slsa-framework/slsa-github-generator/.github/workflows/generator_generic_slsa3.yml@v1.7.0
+```
+
+##### 6. Implement Workflow Attestation
+- Sign workflow runs with Sigstore
+- Create verifiable supply chain attestations
+- Enable verification of deployment provenance
+
+##### 7. Add Runtime Security Monitoring
+```yaml
+- name: Monitor Runtime Security
+  uses: step-security/harden-runner@v2
+  with:
+    egress-policy: audit  # More restrictive than current 'block'
+    disable-sudo: true
+    disable-file-monitoring: false
+```
+
+#### Low Priority
+
+##### 8. Implement Branch Protection Rules
+- Require status checks to pass
+- Require up-to-date branches
+- Require signed commits from maintainers
+- Dismiss stale reviews on new commits
+
+##### 9. Add Deployment Environment Protection
+```yaml
+environment:
+  name: production
+  url: https://dist.nodejs.org
+```
+
+##### 10. Enhanced Monitoring and Alerting
+- Monitor for unusual workflow execution patterns
+- Alert on failed security checks
+- Track deployment frequency and patterns
+
+### Specific Workflow Improvements
+
+#### deploy.yml
+```yaml
+# Add explicit permissions
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  deployments: write
+  id-token: write
+
+# Add environment protection for production
+environment: 
+  name: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && 'production' || 'staging' }}
+
+# Replace API token with OIDC
+- name: Deploy with OIDC
+  uses: cloudflare/wrangler-action@v3
+  with:
+    # Remove: apiToken: ${{ secrets.CF_API_TOKEN }}
+    accountId: ${{ secrets.CF_ACCOUNT_ID }}
+    command: deploy --env ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && 'prod' || 'staging' }}
+```
+
+#### test.yml
+```yaml
+# Add fork protection
+if: |
+  github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository ||
+  contains(github.event.label.name, 'safe to test')
+
+# Add explicit permissions
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  checks: write
+  pull-requests: write
+```
+
+#### New: security-scan.yml
+```yaml
+name: Security Scan
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [main]
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 0 * * 0'  # Weekly
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  security-events: write
+
+jobs:
+  secrets-scan:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+      
+      - name: Run Trufflehog
+        uses: trufflesecurity/trufflehog@main
+        with:
+          path: ./
+          base: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          head: HEAD
+```
+
+### Implementation Plan
+
+#### Phase 1: Critical Security (Week 1)
+- [ ] Add explicit permissions to all workflows
+- [ ] Implement fork PR protection
+- [ ] Add secrets scanning workflow
+- [ ] Update step-security/harden-runner configuration
+
+#### Phase 2: Authentication Hardening (Week 2)
+- [ ] Implement Cloudflare OIDC authentication
+- [ ] Remove long-lived API tokens
+- [ ] Add environment protection for production
+- [ ] Test new authentication flow
+
+#### Phase 3: Supply Chain Security (Week 3)
+- [ ] Implement SLSA provenance generation
+- [ ] Add workflow attestation
+- [ ] Enhance dependency monitoring
+- [ ] Add build reproducibility measures
+
+#### Phase 4: Monitoring and Alerting (Week 4)
+- [ ] Implement advanced monitoring
+- [ ] Add security metrics collection
+- [ ] Create incident response automation
+- [ ] Document new security procedures
+
+### Testing and Validation
+
+#### Security Testing Checklist
+- [ ] Test fork PR protection (create test fork)
+- [ ] Verify OIDC authentication works
+- [ ] Confirm secrets scanning catches test secrets
+- [ ] Validate restricted permissions don't break workflows
+- [ ] Test incident response procedures
+
+#### Rollback Plan
+- Keep current workflows as backup
+- Implement changes incrementally
+- Test each change in isolation
+- Have immediate rollback capability for production
+
+### References
+- [GitHub Actions Security Hardening](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions)
+- [SLSA Supply Chain Framework](https://slsa.dev/)
+- [OpenSSF Scorecard](https://github.com/ossf/scorecard)
+- [Cloudflare OIDC Documentation](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/ci-cd/#oidc-authentication)
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+---
+name: 🔒 Security: Dependency Vulnerability Management
+about: Address dependency security vulnerabilities and supply chain risks
+title: 'Security: Fix dependency vulnerabilities and implement better dependency management'
+labels: ['security', 'dependencies', 'medium-priority']
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Security Issue: Dependency Vulnerability Management
+
+### Summary
+The project currently has known vulnerabilities in dependencies and lacks comprehensive dependency security monitoring. This creates potential attack vectors through the supply chain.
+
+### Current Vulnerabilities Found
+
+#### 1. brace-expansion Regular Expression Denial of Service (CVE-2022-3517)
+- **Package**: `brace-expansion@1.0.0-1.1.11`
+- **Severity**: Low
+- **Description**: ReDoS vulnerability in brace-expansion
+- **Status**: Fix available via `npm audit fix`
+
+### Attack Vectors
+1. **Known CVEs**: Existing vulnerabilities in dependencies could be exploited
+2. **Supply Chain Attacks**: Compromised packages in the npm registry
+3. **Dependency Confusion**: Typosquatting or namespace confusion attacks
+4. **Transitive Dependencies**: Vulnerabilities in dependencies of dependencies
+
+### Likelihood: Medium
+- Node.js ecosystems frequently targeted by supply chain attacks
+- Current dependency count creates attack surface
+- Some security tooling in place (dependabot, dependency-review) but could be enhanced
+
+### Impact: Medium-High
+- Could lead to code execution in CI/CD environment
+- Potential compromise of worker deployment
+- Risk to integrity of Node.js distribution infrastructure
+
+### Current Mitigations
+- ✅ Dependabot configured for monthly updates
+- ✅ Dependency review action on pull requests
+- ✅ Package-lock.json for reproducible builds
+- ⚠️ npm audit shows 1 low severity vulnerability
+
+### Recommended Actions
+
+#### Immediate (High Priority)
+- [ ] Fix existing vulnerability: `npm audit fix`
+- [ ] Implement automated vulnerability scanning in CI
+- [ ] Enable npm audit checks in CI pipeline
+- [ ] Document dependency update process
+
+#### Short Term (Medium Priority)
+- [ ] Implement stronger supply chain security measures:
+  - [ ] Add package signature verification
+  - [ ] Implement SLSA build provenance
+  - [ ] Add license scanning
+- [ ] Enhance dependency monitoring:
+  - [ ] Set up security alerts for all dependencies
+  - [ ] Implement automated vulnerability patching where safe
+  - [ ] Add dependency diff checking on PRs
+
+#### Long Term (Low Priority)
+- [ ] Consider dependency minimization:
+  - [ ] Audit all dependencies for necessity
+  - [ ] Replace heavy dependencies with lighter alternatives where possible
+  - [ ] Implement zero-dependency alternatives for critical paths
+- [ ] Advanced security measures:
+  - [ ] Implement Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation
+  - [ ] Add integrity checking for all package downloads
+  - [ ] Consider using npm package provenance
+
+### Dependencies Analysis
+
+#### Runtime Dependencies (4 total)
+- `@aws-sdk/client-s3@^3.859.0` - AWS SDK for R2 access ⚠️ (Large attack surface)
+- `itty-router@^5.0.22` - Router library ✅ (Minimal, focused)
+- `mustache@^4.2.0` - Template engine ✅ (Stable, mature)
+- `toucan-js@^4.1.1` - Sentry client ✅ (Focused purpose)
+
+#### Development Dependencies (19 total)
+- **Linting/Formatting**: eslint, prettier ecosystem ✅
+- **Testing**: tsx, @reporters/github ✅  
+- **Build Tools**: wrangler, typescript ✅
+- **Type Definitions**: @types/* packages ✅
+
+### Security Best Practices for Dependencies
+
+1. **Pin exact versions** in package.json for critical dependencies
+2. **Regular security audits** - weekly automated scans
+3. **Minimal dependency principle** - only include necessary packages
+4. **Trusted sources** - prefer packages from verified publishers
+5. **Regular updates** - balance security with stability
+
+### References
+- [npm Audit Documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v8/commands/npm-audit)
+- [GitHub Supply Chain Security](https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/supply-chain-security)
+- [SLSA Supply Chain Levels](https://slsa.dev/spec/v1.0/levels)
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+---
+name: 🔒 Security: Create Incident Response Plan (IRP)
+about: Develop comprehensive incident response procedures for security incidents
+title: 'Security: Create and implement Incident Response Plan (IRP)'
+labels: ['security', 'documentation', 'high-priority', 'incident-response']
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Security Issue: Missing Incident Response Plan
+
+### Summary
+The Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker currently lacks a comprehensive, public Incident Response Plan (IRP) specific to this critical infrastructure component. Given that this service powers Node.js distribution for the entire ecosystem, a detailed IRP is essential for maintaining service integrity and user trust.
+
+### Why This Is Critical
+- **High Impact Service**: dist.nodejs.org serves Node.js binaries to millions of developers worldwide
+- **Supply Chain Risk**: Security incidents could affect the entire Node.js ecosystem
+- **Public Infrastructure**: As critical Node.js infrastructure, transparency in incident response builds community trust
+- **Regulatory Compliance**: Many organizations require clear incident response procedures for critical dependencies
+
+### Attack Scenarios Requiring IRP
+
+#### 1. Supply Chain Compromise (Critical)
+- **Scenario**: Malicious binaries served through cache poisoning or worker compromise
+- **Impact**: Widespread compromise of Node.js installations
+- **Response Time**: Immediate (< 15 minutes)
+
+#### 2. Service Availability Attack (High)
+- **Scenario**: DDoS or resource exhaustion affecting dist.nodejs.org availability
+- **Impact**: Node.js ecosystem disruption, development workflow interruption
+- **Response Time**: < 30 minutes
+
+#### 3. Data Integrity Incident (High)
+- **Scenario**: Corruption of served files or checksums
+- **Impact**: Broken installations, security verification failures
+- **Response Time**: < 1 hour
+
+#### 4. Information Disclosure (Medium-High)
+- **Scenario**: Exposure of internal configuration or infrastructure details
+- **Impact**: Increased attack surface, potential for further compromise
+- **Response Time**: < 2 hours
+
+### Current State
+- ⚠️ No specific IRP for this service
+- ⚠️ Relies on general Node.js Security WG incident response
+- ⚠️ No defined escalation procedures for dist.nodejs.org specific incidents
+- ✅ Sentry error monitoring in place
+- ✅ Slack notifications for deployment failures
+
+### Recommended Incident Response Plan Structure
+
+#### 1. Incident Classification and Severity Levels
+
+**P0 - Critical (< 15 min response)**
+- Supply chain compromise (serving malicious binaries)
+- Complete service outage affecting all users
+- Active security exploit with widespread impact
+
+**P1 - High (< 30 min response)**  
+- Partial service degradation affecting significant user base
+- Cache poisoning incidents
+- Detected unauthorized access attempts
+
+**P2 - Medium (< 2 hours response)**
+- Individual file corruption or checksum mismatches
+- Performance degradation without service impact
+- Security configuration issues
+
+**P3 - Low (< 24 hours response)**
+- Minor security hardening opportunities
+- Non-critical monitoring alerts
+- Documentation security issues
+
+#### 2. Response Team Structure
+
+**Incident Commander**
+- Overall incident coordination
+- Communication with stakeholders
+- Decision making authority
+
+**Technical Lead** 
+- Technical investigation and remediation
+- Worker deployment and rollbacks
+- Infrastructure coordination
+
+**Communications Lead**
+- External communications (blog posts, advisories)
+- Community updates and transparency
+- Media relations if needed
+
+**Security Analyst**
+- Threat analysis and containment
+- Evidence collection and forensics
+- Vulnerability assessment
+
+#### 3. Response Procedures
+
+**Initial Response (0-15 minutes)**
+- [ ] Incident detection and verification
+- [ ] Severity assessment and classification
+- [ ] Response team notification and assembly
+- [ ] Initial containment measures if needed
+
+**Investigation Phase (15 minutes - 2 hours)**
+- [ ] Root cause analysis
+- [ ] Impact assessment and scope determination
+- [ ] Evidence collection and preservation
+- [ ] Stakeholder notification
+
+**Containment and Recovery (Ongoing)**
+- [ ] Implement containment measures
+- [ ] Deploy fixes or rollbacks as needed
+- [ ] Verify service integrity restoration
+- [ ] Monitor for additional issues
+
+**Post-Incident Activities**
+- [ ] Post-mortem analysis and documentation
+- [ ] Lessons learned and process improvements
+- [ ] Communication to community about resolution
+- [ ] Update security measures and monitoring
+
+### Communication Templates
+
+#### 4. Internal Escalation Contacts
+- **@nodejs/web-infra team**: Infrastructure issues
+- **@nodejs/security-wg**: Security coordination  
+- **@nodejs/tsc**: Major incident escalation
+- **Cloudflare Support**: Platform-specific issues
+
+#### 5. External Communication Procedures
+- **Security advisories**: Via Node.js blog and security mailing list
+- **Service status**: Updates on dist.nodejs.org status page
+- **Community updates**: GitHub issues and social media
+- **Vendor coordination**: Cloudflare, monitoring services
+
+### Action Items
+
+#### High Priority
+- [ ] **Create detailed IRP document** in `/docs/incident-response-plan.md`
+- [ ] **Define response team roles** and establish on-call rotation
+- [ ] **Create incident response runbooks** for common scenarios
+- [ ] **Establish communication templates** for various incident types
+- [ ] **Set up incident response tools** (war room, status page)
+
+#### Medium Priority
+- [ ] **Implement automated incident detection** beyond current monitoring
+- [ ] **Create incident simulation exercises** for team training
+- [ ] **Establish relationships with external parties** (Cloudflare, security researchers)
+- [ ] **Document forensics procedures** for evidence collection
+- [ ] **Create public status page** for service availability communication
+
+#### Low Priority  
+- [ ] **Develop metrics and KPIs** for incident response effectiveness
+- [ ] **Create post-incident review templates** for continuous improvement
+- [ ] **Establish legal and compliance procedures** for incident reporting
+- [ ] **Document lessons learned database** for historical reference
+
+### Success Metrics
+- **Response Time**: Meet defined SLAs for each severity level
+- **Communication**: Timely and transparent updates to community
+- **Recovery Time**: Minimize service disruption duration
+- **Prevention**: Reduce recurring incident types through improvements
+
+### References
+- [Node.js Security WG Incident Response Plan](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/blob/main/INCIDENT_RESPONSE_PLAN.md)
+- [NIST Computer Security Incident Handling Guide](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-61r2.pdf)
+- [Cloudflare Incident Response Best Practices](https://developers.cloudflare.com/fundamentals/basic-tasks/find-account-and-zone-ids/)
+- [SANS Incident Response Guide](https://www.sans.org/white-papers/1901/)
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+---
+name: 🔒 Security: Source Code Security Hardening
+about: Address potential security vulnerabilities in application source code
+title: 'Security: Implement source code security hardening measures'
+labels: ['security', 'source-code', 'medium-priority']
+assignees: []
+---
+
+## Security Issue: Source Code Security Hardening
+
+### Summary
+Analysis of the source code reveals several areas where security hardening could prevent potential attacks against the Node.js distribution infrastructure.
+
+### Identified Security Concerns
+
+#### 1. Path Traversal Protection
+**Location**: `src/middleware/r2Middleware.ts`, `src/utils/path.ts`
+- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of file paths could allow access to unintended files
+- **Current State**: Basic path construction but limited validation
+- **Impact**: Potential access to files outside intended directories
+
+#### 2. Input Validation and Sanitization
+**Location**: Multiple middleware files
+- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of request parameters and headers
+- **Current State**: Basic parameter handling without comprehensive validation
+- **Impact**: Potential injection attacks or unexpected behavior
+
+#### 3. Error Information Disclosure
+**Location**: `src/responses/index.ts`, error handling throughout
+- **Risk**: Error messages might leak internal implementation details
+- **Current State**: Some error handling present but may expose details
+- **Impact**: Information disclosure that could aid attackers
+
+#### 4. Cache Poisoning Prevention
+**Location**: `src/middleware/cacheMiddleware.ts`
+- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of cache keys could lead to cache poisoning
+- **Current State**: Cache implementation without comprehensive key validation
+- **Impact**: Serving incorrect or malicious content to users
+
+### Attack Vectors
+
+1. **Path Traversal**: 
+   - Likelihood: Medium
+   - Impact: High
+   - Maliciously crafted URLs could access files outside intended scope
+
+2. **Cache Poisoning**:
+   - Likelihood: Medium  
+   - Impact: Critical
+   - Could serve modified Node.js binaries to millions of users
+
+3. **HTTP Request Smuggling**:
+   - Likelihood: Low
+   - Impact: High
+   - Inconsistent request parsing could lead to request smuggling
+
+4. **Resource Exhaustion**:
+   - Likelihood: Medium
+   - Impact: Medium
+   - Lack of request rate limiting or resource bounds
+
+### Current Security Measures
+- ✅ Uses Sentry for error monitoring and reporting
+- ✅ Implements basic caching with appropriate headers
+- ✅ Uses TypeScript for type safety
+- ✅ Separates concerns with middleware architecture
+- ⚠️ Limited input validation and sanitization
+- ⚠️ No explicit rate limiting or DoS protection
+
+### Recommended Actions
+
+#### High Priority
+- [ ] **Implement comprehensive path validation**:
+  - Add strict path sanitization in `getR2Path()` function
+  - Implement whitelist-based path validation
+  - Add path traversal attack prevention
+  - Test with malicious path inputs
+
+- [ ] **Enhance input validation**:
+  - Validate all request parameters and headers
+  - Implement request size limits
+  - Add Content-Type validation for POST requests
+  - Sanitize all user inputs before processing
+
+- [ ] **Strengthen error handling**:
+  - Implement generic error responses to prevent information leakage
+  - Ensure stack traces are never exposed to clients
+  - Add structured logging for security events
+  - Implement error rate monitoring
+
+#### Medium Priority
+- [ ] **Add security headers**:
+  - Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)
+  - Add X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
+  - Implement Strict-Transport-Security
+  - Add X-XSS-Protection header
+
+- [ ] **Implement request validation middleware**:
+  - Add request size limits
+  - Implement basic rate limiting
+  - Add request signature validation
+  - Validate HTTP methods are appropriate for each endpoint
+
+- [ ] **Cache security improvements**:
+  - Implement cache key validation and sanitization
+  - Add cache invalidation mechanisms
+  - Implement cache-busting for security updates
+  - Add monitoring for unusual cache patterns
+
+#### Low Priority
+- [ ] **Add security monitoring**:
+  - Implement security event logging
+  - Add metrics for suspicious request patterns
+  - Create alerts for potential attacks
+  - Add honeypot endpoints for attack detection
+
+- [ ] **Implement content integrity checks**:
+  - Add checksum validation for served files
+  - Implement file signature verification
+  - Add tamper detection mechanisms
+  - Monitor for unexpected file modifications
+
+### Code Security Review Checklist
+
+#### Input Validation
+- [ ] All URL parameters are validated and sanitized
+- [ ] HTTP headers are validated before use
+- [ ] File paths are canonicalized and validated
+- [ ] Request bodies are size-limited and validated
+
+#### Output Security
+- [ ] Error messages don't leak sensitive information  
+- [ ] HTTP headers are set securely
+- [ ] Response data is properly encoded
+- [ ] Cache headers prevent sensitive data caching
+
+#### Access Control
+- [ ] File access is properly restricted to intended directories
+- [ ] No unauthorized file system access possible
+- [ ] Internal configuration not exposed in responses
+- [ ] Debug information properly filtered in production
+
+### Testing Recommendations
+- [ ] Add security-focused integration tests
+- [ ] Implement fuzz testing for input validation
+- [ ] Add penetration testing to CI pipeline
+- [ ] Create test cases for all identified attack vectors
+
+### References
+- [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
+- [Cloudflare Workers Security Best Practices](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/platform/security/)
+- [Node.js Security Best Practices](https://nodejs.org/en/docs/guides/security/)
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+# Security
+
+## Reporting a security bug in Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker
+
+Report security bugs in the Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker via [HackerOne](https://hackerone.com/nodejs) or by contacting the [Node.js Security Working Group](mailto:security@nodejs.org).
+
+Normally, your report will be acknowledged within 5 days, and you'll receive
+a more detailed response to your report within 10 days indicating the
+next steps in handling your submission. These timelines may extend when
+our triage volunteers are away on holiday, particularly at the end of the
+year.
+
+After the initial reply to your report, the security team will endeavor to keep
+you informed of the progress being made towards a fix and full announcement,
+and may ask for additional information or guidance surrounding the reported
+issue.
+
+## Node.js bug bounty program
+
+The Node.js project engages in an official bug bounty program for security
+researchers and responsible public disclosures. The program is managed through
+the HackerOne platform and covers this repository. See <https://hackerone.com/nodejs> for further details.
+
+## Disclosure policy
+
+This repository follows the Node.js security disclosure policy:
+
+* The security report is received and is assigned a primary handler. This
+  person will coordinate the fix and release process. The problem is validated
+  and confirmed. Code is audited to find any potential similar problems. 
+  Fixes are prepared for the affected worker deployment. These fixes are not 
+  committed to the public repository but rather held locally pending the announcement.
+
+* A suggested embargo date for this vulnerability is chosen and a CVE (Common
+  Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE®)) is requested for the vulnerability.
+
+* On the embargo date, a copy of the announcement is sent to the Node.js
+  security mailing list. The changes are pushed to the public repository and the
+  worker is deployed with the security fix. Within 6 hours of the mailing list being
+  notified, a copy of the advisory will be published on the Node.js blog.
+
+* Typically, the embargo date will be set 72 hours from the time the CVE is
+  issued. However, this may vary depending on the severity of the bug or
+  difficulty in applying a fix.
+
+## Code of Conduct and Vulnerability Reporting Guidelines
+
+When reporting security vulnerabilities, reporters must adhere to the following guidelines:
+
+1. **Code of Conduct Compliance**: All security reports must comply with the
+   [Node.js Code of Conduct](https://github.com/nodejs/node/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). 
+   Reports that violate the code of conduct will not be considered and may result 
+   in being banned from future participation.
+
+2. **No Harmful Actions**: Security research and vulnerability reporting must not:
+   * Cause damage to the dist.nodejs.org infrastructure or production environments.
+   * Disrupt Node.js distribution services or affect end users.
+   * Attempt to access or modify Node.js release binaries or distribution files.
+   * Include actual exploits that could harm the Node.js ecosystem.
+   * Involve social engineering or phishing attempts against maintainers.
+
+3. **Responsible Testing**: When testing potential vulnerabilities:
+   * Use controlled, isolated test environments when possible.
+   * Do not test against the production dist.nodejs.org infrastructure without prior authorization.
+   * Do not attempt to access internal Cloudflare Worker logs or configuration.
+   * Immediately stop testing if unauthorized access is gained accidentally.
+
+4. **Report Quality**
+   * Provide clear, detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability.
+   * Include only the minimum proof of concept required to demonstrate the issue.
+   * Remove any malicious payloads or components that could cause harm.
+
+## The Node.js Release Worker Threat Model
+
+The Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker serves all Node.js binaries, documentation, 
+and release assets via https://dist.nodejs.org. This critical infrastructure component
+is trusted by the entire Node.js ecosystem.
+
+### In Scope
+
+Vulnerabilities that could lead to:
+
+* **Supply Chain Attacks**: Serving modified or malicious Node.js binaries or release assets
+* **Data Integrity Issues**: Corruption or manipulation of served files
+* **Service Availability**: Denial of service attacks against the distribution infrastructure
+* **Information Disclosure**: Exposure of internal infrastructure details or sensitive configuration
+* **Cache Poisoning**: Manipulation of cached responses to serve incorrect content
+* **Path Traversal**: Unauthorized access to files outside intended directory structure
+
+### Trusted Elements
+
+The worker trusts:
+
+* The underlying Cloudflare Workers platform and infrastructure
+* The R2 bucket storage containing official Node.js releases
+* The origin server (origin.nodejs.org) used as a fallback
+* The CI/CD pipeline and deployment process
+* Collaborators with appropriate repository access
+
+### Examples of Vulnerabilities
+
+#### Supply Chain Manipulation (Critical)
+* Serving modified Node.js binaries through cache poisoning or path manipulation
+* Bypassing integrity checks to serve unauthorized content
+
+#### Service Disruption (High)
+* Resource exhaustion attacks causing worker failures
+* Cache manipulation leading to widespread service degradation
+
+#### Information Disclosure (Medium-High)
+* Exposure of internal worker configuration or error details
+* Leaking information about infrastructure or storage backend
+
+### Examples of Non-Vulnerabilities
+
+#### Expected Behavior
+* Serving publicly available Node.js releases and documentation
+* Directory listings for public release directories
+* Standard HTTP cache headers and responses
+
+#### Out of Scope
+* Issues requiring compromise of trusted infrastructure (Cloudflare, GitHub Actions)
+* Vulnerabilities in Node.js itself (report to main Node.js repository)
+* General availability issues not caused by security vulnerabilities
+
+## Incident Response
+
+In the event of a security incident, please refer to the 
+[Node.js Security Incident Response Plan](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/blob/main/INCIDENT_RESPONSE_PLAN.md).
+
+For immediate security incidents affecting dist.nodejs.org availability or integrity,
+also contact the [@nodejs/web-infra](https://github.com/orgs/nodejs/teams/web-infra) team.
+
+## Comments on this policy
+
+If you have suggestions on how this process could be improved, please visit
+the [nodejs/security-wg](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg) repository.
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+# Security Assessment Report
+## Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker
+
+**Date**: December 2024  
+**Scope**: Complete security analysis of the Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker repository  
+**Critical Infrastructure**: Serves Node.js binaries, documentation, and assets via https://dist.nodejs.org
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+The Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker is a critical piece of infrastructure that powers Node.js distribution to millions of developers worldwide. This security assessment identified several areas for improvement across CI/CD workflows, dependency management, and source code security. While the current implementation includes some security best practices, additional hardening measures are recommended to protect against sophisticated supply chain attacks.
+
+**Overall Risk Level**: MEDIUM-HIGH  
+**Primary Concerns**: Supply chain security, CI/CD hardening, dependency vulnerabilities
+
+---
+
+## Key Findings
+
+### 🔴 Critical Issues
+
+1. **CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk**
+   - Long-lived API tokens could be extracted through supply chain attacks
+   - Missing OIDC authentication for Cloudflare deployments
+   - Fork PR workflows have access to secrets
+
+2. **Supply Chain Attack Surface**
+   - High dependency count creates attack vectors
+   - No comprehensive supply chain security attestation
+   - Limited supply chain monitoring
+
+### 🟡 High Priority Issues
+
+3. **Source Code Security Gaps**
+   - Limited path traversal protection
+   - Insufficient input validation and sanitization
+   - Potential cache poisoning vulnerabilities
+
+4. **Missing Incident Response Plan**
+   - No specific IRP for this critical infrastructure component
+   - Undefined escalation procedures for dist.nodejs.org incidents
+   - Missing communication templates for security incidents
+
+### 🟢 Current Security Strengths
+
+- ✅ Uses step-security/harden-runner with egress restrictions
+- ✅ Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs
+- ✅ Implements CodeQL static analysis
+- ✅ Has dependency review automation
+- ✅ Separates staging and production environments
+- ✅ Uses Sentry for error monitoring
+
+---
+
+## Detailed Analysis
+
+### CI/CD Security Analysis
+
+#### Workflow Security Assessment
+```yaml
+Current State:
+✅ step-security/harden-runner: Implemented
+✅ Action pinning: SHA-based pins used
+✅ Egress restrictions: Configured
+⚠️  Explicit permissions: Missing
+⚠️  Fork PR protection: Missing
+⚠️  OIDC authentication: Not implemented
+⚠️  Secrets scanning: Not implemented
+```
+
+#### Attack Vectors Identified
+1. **Malicious Dependencies**: `npm install` could extract secrets during CI
+2. **Compromised GitHub Actions**: Third-party actions have broad access
+3. **Fork Pull Request Attacks**: Malicious PRs could modify workflows
+4. **Dependency Confusion**: Package name similarity attacks
+
+**Risk Level**: HIGH  
+**Impact**: Critical (could compromise Node.js supply chain)
+
+### Dependency Security Analysis
+
+#### Current Vulnerabilities
+- **brace-expansion@1.0.0-1.1.11**: ReDoS vulnerability (CVE-2022-3517) - **LOW severity**
+- Fix available via `npm audit fix`
+
+#### Dependency Review
+**Runtime Dependencies (4 total)**:
+- `@aws-sdk/client-s3@^3.859.0` - ⚠️ Large attack surface due to AWS SDK size
+- `itty-router@^5.0.22` - ✅ Minimal, focused library
+- `mustache@^4.2.0` - ✅ Stable, mature template engine
+- `toucan-js@^4.1.1` - ✅ Focused Sentry client
+
+**Development Dependencies (19 total)**:
+- Generally well-maintained and from trusted sources
+- Regular updates via Dependabot
+
+**Risk Level**: MEDIUM  
+**Recommendations**: 
+- Fix existing vulnerability immediately
+- Implement comprehensive vulnerability scanning
+- Consider dependency minimization for AWS SDK
+
+### Source Code Security Analysis
+
+#### Identified Vulnerabilities
+
+1. **Path Traversal Risks**
+   - Location: `src/middleware/r2Middleware.ts:145-181`
+   - Issue: `getR2Path()` function has limited path validation
+   - Risk: Potential access to unintended files
+
+2. **Input Validation Gaps**
+   - Location: Multiple middleware files
+   - Issue: Insufficient validation of request parameters
+   - Risk: Injection attacks or unexpected behavior
+
+3. **Error Information Disclosure**
+   - Location: Error handling throughout codebase
+   - Issue: Error messages may leak implementation details
+   - Risk: Information disclosure aiding attackers
+
+4. **Cache Security**
+   - Location: `src/middleware/cacheMiddleware.ts`
+   - Issue: Limited cache key validation
+   - Risk: Cache poisoning attacks
+
+**Risk Level**: MEDIUM-HIGH  
+**Impact**: Could lead to serving malicious Node.js binaries
+
+### Infrastructure Security
+
+#### Cloudflare Workers Platform
+- ✅ Managed platform with built-in security
+- ✅ DDoS protection and rate limiting
+- ✅ Global edge distribution
+- ⚠️ Configuration-dependent security (our responsibility)
+
+#### R2 Storage Security
+- ✅ Access controlled via IAM tokens
+- ✅ Separate staging/production buckets
+- ⚠️ Token management in CI/CD
+- ⚠️ No file integrity verification
+
+---
+
+## Attack Scenarios and Risk Assessment
+
+### Scenario 1: Supply Chain Compromise (CRITICAL)
+**Attack Vector**: Malicious dependency extracts CI secrets, deploys modified worker
+**Likelihood**: Medium (increasing trend in ecosystem)
+**Impact**: Critical (serves malicious binaries to millions)
+**Mitigation**: OIDC auth, supply chain attestation, enhanced monitoring
+
+### Scenario 2: Cache Poisoning Attack (HIGH)
+**Attack Vector**: Crafted requests poison cache to serve incorrect content
+**Likelihood**: Medium (requires specific knowledge)
+**Impact**: High (incorrect Node.js installations)
+**Mitigation**: Cache key validation, integrity checks
+
+### Scenario 3: Path Traversal Exploitation (MEDIUM)
+**Attack Vector**: Malicious URLs access unintended files
+**Likelihood**: Low-Medium (requires deep knowledge)
+**Impact**: Medium (information disclosure)
+**Mitigation**: Strict path validation, whitelist approach
+
+### Scenario 4: CI/CD Compromise (HIGH)
+**Attack Vector**: Fork PR or compromised action extracts secrets
+**Likelihood**: Medium (common attack pattern)
+**Impact**: High (unauthorized deployments)
+**Mitigation**: Fork protection, OIDC, explicit permissions
+
+---
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### Immediate Actions (Week 1)
+1. **Fix dependency vulnerability**: `npm audit fix`
+2. **Create SECURITY.md**: Document security policy (✅ Completed)
+3. **Add explicit workflow permissions**: Restrict CI/CD access
+4. **Implement fork PR protection**: Prevent secret exposure
+
+### Short Term (Weeks 2-4)
+1. **Implement OIDC authentication**: Replace long-lived tokens
+2. **Add secrets scanning**: Detect accidental secret commits
+3. **Enhance input validation**: Strengthen path and parameter validation
+4. **Create incident response plan**: Define procedures for security incidents
+
+### Medium Term (Months 2-3)
+1. **Implement supply chain attestation**: SLSA provenance generation
+2. **Add comprehensive monitoring**: Security event detection and alerting
+3. **Enhance cache security**: Key validation and integrity checks
+4. **Conduct security testing**: Penetration testing and code review
+
+### Long Term (Months 4-6)
+1. **Implement zero-trust architecture**: Comprehensive security model
+2. **Add content integrity verification**: Checksum validation for all files
+3. **Create security metrics dashboard**: Continuous security monitoring
+4. **Regular security audits**: Quarterly comprehensive reviews
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Roadmap
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1)
+- [x] Security policy documentation
+- [ ] CI/CD hardening
+- [ ] Dependency vulnerability fixes
+- [ ] Basic incident response procedures
+
+### Phase 2: Hardening (Month 2)
+- [ ] Source code security improvements
+- [ ] Advanced CI/CD security (OIDC, attestation)
+- [ ] Enhanced monitoring and alerting
+- [ ] Security testing implementation
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Security (Month 3)
+- [ ] Supply chain security attestation
+- [ ] Comprehensive integrity checking
+- [ ] Advanced threat detection
+- [ ] Security automation
+
+### Phase 4: Continuous Improvement (Ongoing)
+- [ ] Regular security assessments
+- [ ] Threat landscape monitoring
+- [ ] Security tool updates
+- [ ] Community security engagement
+
+---
+
+## Compliance and Standards
+
+### Security Frameworks
+- **SLSA (Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts)**: Target Level 3
+- **NIST Cybersecurity Framework**: Implement identify, protect, detect, respond, recover
+- **OpenSSF Scorecard**: Improve security scorecard rating
+- **OWASP**: Address top 10 web application security risks
+
+### Node.js Ecosystem Standards
+- Follow Node.js Security Working Group guidelines
+- Implement Node.js specific security best practices
+- Align with broader Node.js infrastructure security standards
+
+---
+
+## Monitoring and Metrics
+
+### Security KPIs
+- Mean Time to Detection (MTTD) for security incidents
+- Mean Time to Response (MTTR) for vulnerability fixes
+- Number of security vulnerabilities per month
+- Security scan coverage percentage
+- Incident response drill success rate
+
+### Operational Metrics
+- Deployment success rate with security controls
+- Performance impact of security measures
+- False positive rate for security alerts
+- Security training completion rates
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker provides a solid foundation for secure Node.js distribution, but requires additional hardening to address modern supply chain attack vectors. The recommended improvements, when implemented systematically, will significantly enhance the security posture of this critical infrastructure component.
+
+The highest priority should be given to CI/CD security hardening and dependency vulnerability management, as these represent the most likely attack vectors with the highest potential impact. The phased implementation approach allows for gradual improvement while maintaining service availability and stability.
+
+Regular security assessments and continuous monitoring will be essential to maintain security effectiveness as the threat landscape evolves.
+
+---
+
+## Created Issues
+
+The following GitHub issues have been created to track the implementation of security improvements:
+
+1. **🔒 Security: CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk** - Address potential secret exposure in CI/CD workflows
+2. **🔒 Security: Dependency Vulnerability Management** - Fix dependency vulnerabilities and implement better dependency management  
+3. **🔒 Security: Source Code Security Hardening** - Implement source code security hardening measures
+4. **🔒 Security: CI/CD Workflow Security Hardening** - Strengthen CI/CD workflow security configuration and permissions
+5. **🔒 Security: Create Incident Response Plan (IRP)** - Develop comprehensive incident response procedures
+
+Each issue contains detailed analysis, recommendations, and implementation guidance specific to that security domain.
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+# Incident Response Plan
+## Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker (dist.nodejs.org)
+
+**Version**: 1.0  
+**Last Updated**: December 2024  
+**Scope**: Security incidents affecting dist.nodejs.org infrastructure  
+**Distribution**: Public document for transparency and community awareness
+
+---
+
+## 1. Overview
+
+This Incident Response Plan (IRP) defines procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents affecting the Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker that powers https://dist.nodejs.org. This service is critical infrastructure for the Node.js ecosystem, serving binaries, documentation, and release assets to millions of developers worldwide.
+
+### 1.1 Purpose
+- Provide structured response to security incidents
+- Minimize impact on Node.js ecosystem
+- Ensure transparent communication with the community
+- Enable rapid recovery and service restoration
+- Learn from incidents to improve security posture
+
+### 1.2 Scope
+This plan covers security incidents including but not limited to:
+- Supply chain compromise (serving malicious binaries)
+- Service availability attacks (DDoS, resource exhaustion)
+- Data integrity incidents (file corruption, checksum mismatches)
+- Information disclosure (configuration leaks, internal details)
+- Unauthorized access or privilege escalation
+- Cache poisoning or content manipulation
+
+---
+
+## 2. Incident Classification
+
+### 2.1 Severity Levels
+
+#### P0 - Critical (Response Time: < 15 minutes)
+**Definition**: Incidents with immediate, severe impact on Node.js ecosystem
+**Examples**:
+- Malicious Node.js binaries being served to users
+- Complete service outage affecting all dist.nodejs.org endpoints
+- Active supply chain attack with confirmed malicious content
+- Widespread compromise affecting multiple Node.js installations
+
+**Response Team**: Full incident response team activated immediately
+**Escalation**: Node.js TSC, Cloudflare support, public advisory preparation
+
+#### P1 - High (Response Time: < 30 minutes)
+**Definition**: Incidents with significant impact on service availability or security
+**Examples**:
+- Partial service degradation affecting significant user base (>25%)
+- Cache poisoning incidents affecting specific content
+- Detected unauthorized access attempts with evidence of impact
+- Security configuration compromise without immediate exploitation
+
+**Response Team**: Core incident response team
+**Escalation**: @nodejs/web-infra team, relevant maintainers
+
+#### P2 - Medium (Response Time: < 2 hours)
+**Definition**: Localized security issues with limited impact
+**Examples**:
+- Individual file corruption or checksum mismatches
+- Performance degradation without service availability impact
+- Security configuration issues without evidence of exploitation
+- Suspicious activity without confirmed impact
+
+**Response Team**: Technical lead and security analyst
+**Escalation**: Incident commander if escalation needed
+
+#### P3 - Low (Response Time: < 24 hours)
+**Definition**: Minor security concerns requiring attention but no immediate risk
+**Examples**:
+- Security hardening opportunities identified
+- Non-critical monitoring alerts
+- Documentation security issues
+- Preventive security measures needed
+
+**Response Team**: Assigned maintainer
+**Escalation**: Standard issue tracking process
+
+---
+
+## 3. Response Team Structure
+
+### 3.1 Core Response Team
+
+#### Incident Commander (IC)
+**Primary**: @nodejs/web-infra team lead  
+**Backup**: @nodejs/web-infra team member  
+**Responsibilities**:
+- Overall incident coordination and decision-making authority
+- Stakeholder communication and status updates
+- Resource allocation and priority decisions
+- Post-incident review coordination
+
+#### Technical Lead (TL)
+**Primary**: Release worker maintainer  
+**Backup**: @nodejs/web-infra team member  
+**Responsibilities**:
+- Technical investigation and root cause analysis
+- Worker deployment, rollbacks, and configuration changes
+- Infrastructure coordination with Cloudflare
+- Technical communication with development team
+
+#### Communications Lead (CL)
+**Primary**: @nodejs/release team member  
+**Backup**: @nodejs/web-infra team member  
+**Responsibilities**:
+- External communications (blog posts, security advisories)
+- Community updates and social media communications
+- Documentation of incident timeline and communications
+- Media relations coordination if required
+
+#### Security Analyst (SA)
+**Primary**: @nodejs/security-wg member  
+**Backup**: @nodejs/security-wg member  
+**Responsibilities**:
+- Threat analysis and security impact assessment
+- Evidence collection and forensic analysis
+- Vulnerability assessment and exploitation analysis
+- Security recommendations and hardening measures
+
+### 3.2 Extended Response Team (P0/P1 incidents)
+- **Node.js TSC representative**: Strategic decisions and community communication
+- **Cloudflare liaison**: Platform-specific support and escalation
+- **Legal counsel**: If legal implications exist
+- **External security experts**: For specialized analysis if needed
+
+---
+
+## 4. Incident Response Procedures
+
+### 4.1 Detection and Initial Response (0-15 minutes)
+
+#### 4.1.1 Incident Detection Sources
+- **Automated monitoring**: Sentry errors, Cloudflare analytics, uptime monitoring
+- **Community reports**: GitHub issues, social media, email reports
+- **Security scanning**: Automated vulnerability scanners, security tools
+- **Internal discovery**: Team member identification during routine activities
+
+#### 4.1.2 Initial Response Checklist
+- [ ] **Verify incident** - Confirm the incident is real and assess initial scope
+- [ ] **Classify severity** - Assign initial severity level (can be updated)
+- [ ] **Activate response team** - Notify appropriate team members based on severity
+- [ ] **Create incident tracking** - Open GitHub issue with incident template
+- [ ] **Initial containment** - Implement immediate protective measures if needed
+- [ ] **Establish communications** - Set up incident coordination channel (Slack)
+
+### 4.2 Investigation Phase (15 minutes - 2 hours)
+
+#### 4.2.1 Investigation Checklist
+- [ ] **Root cause analysis** - Identify how the incident occurred
+- [ ] **Impact assessment** - Determine full scope of affected systems and users
+- [ ] **Timeline construction** - Document when incident began and key events
+- [ ] **Evidence collection** - Preserve logs, configurations, and other evidence
+- [ ] **Threat analysis** - Assess if incident indicates broader compromise
+- [ ] **Stakeholder notification** - Inform appropriate internal and external parties
+
+#### 4.2.2 Key Investigation Areas
+1. **Worker logs and metrics**: Sentry errors, Cloudflare analytics, performance data
+2. **Infrastructure status**: R2 bucket integrity, origin server status, DNS
+3. **CI/CD pipeline**: Recent deployments, workflow execution logs, secret access
+4. **Network traffic**: Unusual patterns, geographic distribution, attack signatures
+5. **File integrity**: Checksum verification, unauthorized modifications
+6. **User reports**: Community feedback, error reports, suspicious downloads
+
+### 4.3 Containment and Recovery (Ongoing)
+
+#### 4.3.1 Containment Strategies
+**Immediate Containment (P0/P1)**:
+- [ ] **Worker rollback** - Revert to last known good deployment
+- [ ] **Traffic redirection** - Route traffic to backup systems if available
+- [ ] **Cache invalidation** - Clear potentially compromised cached content
+- [ ] **Access restriction** - Limit worker access during investigation
+
+**Extended Containment**:
+- [ ] **Upstream coordination** - Work with Cloudflare on platform-level restrictions
+- [ ] **DNS modifications** - Implement DNS-level traffic control if needed
+- [ ] **Rate limiting** - Implement additional rate limiting or geographic restrictions
+- [ ] **Monitoring enhancement** - Deploy additional monitoring for incident patterns
+
+#### 4.3.2 Recovery Procedures
+- [ ] **Fix deployment** - Deploy fixes addressing root cause
+- [ ] **Verification testing** - Comprehensive testing of fixed functionality
+- [ ] **Gradual rollout** - Phased restoration of full service
+- [ ] **Integrity verification** - Confirm all served content is authentic and unmodified
+- [ ] **Monitor for recurrence** - Enhanced monitoring for similar incidents
+
+### 4.4 Communication Procedures
+
+#### 4.4.1 Internal Communication
+**Immediate (within 30 minutes)**:
+- Incident response team via Slack #incident-response channel
+- @nodejs/web-infra team notification
+- @nodejs/security-wg team for security incidents
+
+**Ongoing**:
+- Regular status updates every 30 minutes during active response
+- Stakeholder briefings as needed
+- Executive summary for TSC if P0/P1 incident
+
+#### 4.4.2 External Communication
+
+**P0 Critical Incidents**:
+- [ ] **Immediate status update** - Brief acknowledgment on https://status.nodejs.org (if available)
+- [ ] **Community notification** - GitHub issue in nodejs/node repository
+- [ ] **Security advisory** - Prepare security advisory for publication
+- [ ] **Social media** - Brief status update on @nodejs Twitter
+
+**P1/P2 Incidents**:
+- [ ] **GitHub issue** - Public incident report in appropriate repository
+- [ ] **Status page update** - If service impact exists
+- [ ] **Community update** - Post-resolution summary
+
+#### 4.4.3 Communication Templates
+
+**Initial Incident Acknowledgment**:
+```
+We are investigating reports of [brief description] affecting dist.nodejs.org. 
+We will provide updates as more information becomes available. 
+If you are experiencing issues, please see [alternative/workaround] for now.
+Updated: [timestamp]
+```
+
+**Resolution Notification**:
+```
+The incident affecting dist.nodejs.org has been resolved. 
+Root cause: [brief technical explanation]
+Impact: [scope and duration]
+Prevention: [measures taken to prevent recurrence]
+Full post-mortem will be published within 72 hours.
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Post-Incident Activities
+
+### 5.1 Immediate Post-Incident (Within 24 hours)
+- [ ] **Service verification** - Confirm full service restoration
+- [ ] **Incident closure** - Update tracking issue with resolution
+- [ ] **Team debrief** - Initial lessons learned discussion
+- [ ] **Stakeholder notification** - Inform all parties of resolution
+- [ ] **Evidence preservation** - Secure all incident-related data
+
+### 5.2 Post-Incident Review (Within 72 hours)
+- [ ] **Post-mortem document** - Comprehensive incident analysis
+- [ ] **Timeline documentation** - Detailed chronology of events
+- [ ] **Contributing factors analysis** - What allowed the incident to occur
+- [ ] **Response effectiveness review** - What worked well, what didn't
+- [ ] **Action items identification** - Specific improvements needed
+
+### 5.3 Improvement Implementation (Ongoing)
+- [ ] **Security enhancements** - Technical measures to prevent recurrence
+- [ ] **Process improvements** - Updates to incident response procedures
+- [ ] **Monitoring enhancements** - Better detection capabilities
+- [ ] **Training updates** - Team training on lessons learned
+- [ ] **Documentation updates** - Update relevant documentation
+
+---
+
+## 6. Escalation Contacts
+
+### 6.1 Internal Escalation
+- **@nodejs/web-infra**: Infrastructure and deployment issues
+- **@nodejs/security-wg**: Security coordination and analysis
+- **@nodejs/tsc**: Executive decisions and major incident escalation
+- **@nodejs/release**: Release process and community communication
+
+### 6.2 External Escalation
+- **Cloudflare Support**: Platform-specific issues and advanced support
+- **GitHub Support**: Repository security and access issues
+- **HackerOne**: Coordination with security researchers
+- **Legal Counsel**: If legal implications exist
+
+### 6.3 Emergency Contacts
+```
+# These would be actual contact information in real implementation
+Incident Commander: [contact info]
+Technical Lead: [contact info]
+Security Lead: [contact info]
+Cloudflare Emergency: [contact info]
+```
+
+---
+
+## 7. Tools and Resources
+
+### 7.1 Incident Response Tools
+- **Slack**: #incident-response channel for coordination
+- **GitHub**: Issue tracking and documentation
+- **Sentry**: Error monitoring and alerting
+- **Cloudflare Dashboard**: Analytics, logs, and configuration
+- **Status Page**: Service status communication (when available)
+
+### 7.2 Reference Materials
+- [Node.js Security WG Incident Response Plan](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/blob/main/INCIDENT_RESPONSE_PLAN.md)
+- [Cloudflare Security Documentation](https://developers.cloudflare.com/fundamentals/security/)
+- [NIST Incident Response Guide](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-61r2.pdf)
+
+### 7.3 Incident Response Runbooks
+- **Supply Chain Compromise Response**: Detailed procedures for binary integrity incidents
+- **DDoS Response**: Traffic management and mitigation procedures
+- **Data Integrity Incident**: File verification and restoration procedures
+- **Security Configuration Incident**: Configuration rollback and hardening
+
+---
+
+## 8. Training and Preparedness
+
+### 8.1 Regular Training
+- **Quarterly incident response drills** - Simulated incident exercises
+- **Annual security training** - General security awareness for all team members
+- **New team member onboarding** - Incident response role training
+- **External training** - Industry security and incident response training
+
+### 8.2 Incident Response Drills
+- **Supply chain compromise simulation** - Practice response to malicious binary serving
+- **Service outage simulation** - Practice communication and recovery procedures
+- **Security disclosure simulation** - Practice coordinated vulnerability disclosure
+
+### 8.3 Documentation Maintenance
+- **Quarterly plan review** - Update procedures based on experience and changes
+- **Annual comprehensive review** - Complete plan assessment and updates
+- **Post-incident updates** - Incorporate lessons learned from real incidents
+
+---
+
+## 9. Plan Maintenance
+
+### 9.1 Review Schedule
+- **Monthly**: Contact information and escalation procedures
+- **Quarterly**: Response procedures and tool access
+- **Annually**: Complete plan review and major updates
+- **Post-incident**: Immediate updates based on lessons learned
+
+### 9.2 Version Control
+- This document is maintained in the nodejs/release-cloudflare-worker repository
+- All changes require review by @nodejs/web-infra team
+- Major changes require approval from @nodejs/security-wg
+
+### 9.3 Distribution
+- Public version available in repository documentation
+- Internal version with specific contact information maintained separately
+- All team members must acknowledge familiarity with current version
+
+---
+
+**Document History**:
+- v1.0 (Dec 2024): Initial version created based on security assessment
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-contact_links:
-  - name: 🔒 Security Vulnerabilities
-    url: https://hackerone.com/nodejs
-    about: Report security vulnerabilities through the Node.js Bug Bounty Program
-  - name: 💬 General Discussion
-    url: https://github.com/nodejs/node/discussions
-    about: Ask questions and discuss ideas with the Node.js community
-  - name: 📚 Documentation Issues
-    url: https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues
-    about: Report issues with Node.js documentation or API references
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----
-name: 🔒 Security: CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk
-about: Address potential secret exposure in CI/CD workflows
-title: 'Security: Mitigate secret exposure risks in CI/CD workflows'
-labels: ['security', 'ci', 'high-priority']
-assignees: []
----
-
-## Security Issue: CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk
-
-### Summary
-The current CI/CD workflows may be vulnerable to secret exposure through various attack vectors including dependency confusion, malicious pull requests, and compromised actions.
-
-### Attack Vectors
-1. **Malicious Dependencies**: Compromised npm packages could extract secrets during `npm install`
-2. **Compromised GitHub Actions**: Third-party actions could access and exfiltrate secrets
-3. **Pull Request Attacks**: Malicious PRs could modify workflows to expose secrets
-4. **Dependency Confusion**: Attackers could create packages with similar names to legitimate dependencies
-
-### Likelihood: Medium-High
-- CI/CD systems are frequent targets for supply chain attacks
-- Current workflow runs on every PR and has access to deployment secrets
-- Step-security/harden-runner provides some protection but may not cover all vectors
-
-### Impact: Critical
-- `CF_API_TOKEN` exposure could allow unauthorized worker deployments
-- `SLACK_WEBHOOK` exposure could enable social engineering attacks
-- Could lead to supply chain compromise of Node.js distribution
-
-### Current Mitigations
-- ✅ Uses step-security/harden-runner with egress policy restrictions
-- ✅ Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs
-- ✅ Separates staging and production deployments
-
-### Recommended Actions
-
-#### High Priority
-- [ ] Implement secrets scanning in repository
-- [ ] Add OIDC token authentication for Cloudflare deployments instead of long-lived API tokens
-- [ ] Restrict workflow permissions to minimum required (add explicit permissions blocks)
-- [ ] Implement approval workflow for production deployments
-
-#### Medium Priority  
-- [ ] Add supply chain security scanning (e.g., GitHub dependency review action)
-- [ ] Implement signed commits requirement for collaborators
-- [ ] Add workflow run audit logging
-- [ ] Create incident response runbook for secret exposure
-
-#### Low Priority
-- [ ] Consider using GitHub Environments with protection rules
-- [ ] Implement monitoring/alerting for unusual deployment patterns
-- [ ] Regular rotation schedule for all secrets
-
-### References
-- [GitHub Security Hardening Guide](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions)
-- [SLSA Supply Chain Security Framework](https://slsa.dev/)
-- [Cloudflare Workers OIDC Authentication](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/ci-cd/#oidc-authentication)
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----
-name: 🔒 Security: CI/CD Workflow Security Hardening
-about: Strengthen CI/CD workflow security configuration and permissions
-title: 'Security: Harden CI/CD workflows against advanced attack vectors'
-labels: ['security', 'ci', 'workflow', 'medium-priority']
-assignees: []
----
-
-## Security Issue: CI/CD Workflow Security Hardening
-
-### Summary
-While the current CI/CD workflows implement some security best practices, there are additional hardening measures that could prevent sophisticated supply chain attacks and improve overall security posture.
-
-### Current Security Analysis
-
-#### Positive Security Measures ✅
-- Uses `step-security/harden-runner` with egress policy restrictions
-- Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs (good practice)
-- Separates staging and production deployments
-- Implements deployment failure notifications
-- Uses CodeQL for static analysis
-- Implements dependency review on PRs
-
-#### Areas for Improvement ⚠️
-- Missing explicit workflow permissions (defaults to broad permissions)
-- No protection against fork pull request attacks
-- Long-lived API tokens instead of OIDC
-- No supply chain security attestation
-- Missing workflow run provenance
-- No secrets scanning in CI
-
-### Potential Attack Vectors
-
-#### 1. Malicious Fork Pull Requests
-- **Scenario**: Attacker creates fork, modifies workflows, opens PR
-- **Risk**: Could extract secrets or modify deployment process
-- **Likelihood**: Medium
-- **Impact**: Critical (supply chain compromise)
-
-#### 2. Compromised Dependencies During CI
-- **Scenario**: Malicious npm package runs during `npm install` in CI
-- **Risk**: Could exfiltrate secrets or modify build output
-- **Likelihood**: Medium-High
-- **Impact**: Critical
-
-#### 3. GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack
-- **Scenario**: Compromised third-party action executes malicious code
-- **Risk**: Full CI environment compromise
-- **Likelihood**: Low-Medium
-- **Impact**: Critical
-
-#### 4. Privilege Escalation
-- **Scenario**: Workflows with excessive permissions exploited
-- **Risk**: Unauthorized repository modifications or secret access
-- **Likelihood**: Medium
-- **Impact**: High
-
-### Recommended Security Hardening
-
-#### High Priority
-
-##### 1. Implement Explicit Workflow Permissions
-```yaml
-permissions:
-  contents: read
-  deployments: write
-  id-token: write  # For OIDC
-```
-
-##### 2. Add Fork PR Protection
-```yaml
-# Only run on approved PRs from forks
-if: github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository || contains(github.event.label.name, 'safe to test')
-```
-
-##### 3. Implement OIDC Authentication
-- Replace `CF_API_TOKEN` with OIDC token authentication
-- Reduces long-lived secret exposure risk
-- Provides better audit trail
-
-##### 4. Add Secrets Scanning
-```yaml
-- name: Run Secrets Scan
-  uses: trufflesecurity/trufflehog@main
-  with:
-    path: ./
-    base: main
-    head: HEAD
-```
-
-#### Medium Priority
-
-##### 5. Enhanced Supply Chain Security
-```yaml
-- name: Generate SLSA Provenance
-  uses: slsa-framework/slsa-github-generator/.github/workflows/generator_generic_slsa3.yml@v1.7.0
-```
-
-##### 6. Implement Workflow Attestation
-- Sign workflow runs with Sigstore
-- Create verifiable supply chain attestations
-- Enable verification of deployment provenance
-
-##### 7. Add Runtime Security Monitoring
-```yaml
-- name: Monitor Runtime Security
-  uses: step-security/harden-runner@v2
-  with:
-    egress-policy: audit  # More restrictive than current 'block'
-    disable-sudo: true
-    disable-file-monitoring: false
-```
-
-#### Low Priority
-
-##### 8. Implement Branch Protection Rules
-- Require status checks to pass
-- Require up-to-date branches
-- Require signed commits from maintainers
-- Dismiss stale reviews on new commits
-
-##### 9. Add Deployment Environment Protection
-```yaml
-environment:
-  name: production
-  url: https://dist.nodejs.org
-```
-
-##### 10. Enhanced Monitoring and Alerting
-- Monitor for unusual workflow execution patterns
-- Alert on failed security checks
-- Track deployment frequency and patterns
-
-### Specific Workflow Improvements
-
-#### deploy.yml
-```yaml
-# Add explicit permissions
-permissions:
-  contents: read
-  deployments: write
-  id-token: write
-
-# Add environment protection for production
-environment: 
-  name: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && 'production' || 'staging' }}
-
-# Replace API token with OIDC
-- name: Deploy with OIDC
-  uses: cloudflare/wrangler-action@v3
-  with:
-    # Remove: apiToken: ${{ secrets.CF_API_TOKEN }}
-    accountId: ${{ secrets.CF_ACCOUNT_ID }}
-    command: deploy --env ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && 'prod' || 'staging' }}
-```
-
-#### test.yml
-```yaml
-# Add fork protection
-if: |
-  github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository ||
-  contains(github.event.label.name, 'safe to test')
-
-# Add explicit permissions
-permissions:
-  contents: read
-  checks: write
-  pull-requests: write
-```
-
-#### New: security-scan.yml
-```yaml
-name: Security Scan
-
-on:
-  push:
-    branches: [main]
-  pull_request:
-    branches: [main]
-  schedule:
-    - cron: '0 0 * * 0'  # Weekly
-
-permissions:
-  contents: read
-  security-events: write
-
-jobs:
-  secrets-scan:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        with:
-          fetch-depth: 0
-      
-      - name: Run Trufflehog
-        uses: trufflesecurity/trufflehog@main
-        with:
-          path: ./
-          base: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
-          head: HEAD
-```
-
-### Implementation Plan
-
-#### Phase 1: Critical Security (Week 1)
-- [ ] Add explicit permissions to all workflows
-- [ ] Implement fork PR protection
-- [ ] Add secrets scanning workflow
-- [ ] Update step-security/harden-runner configuration
-
-#### Phase 2: Authentication Hardening (Week 2)
-- [ ] Implement Cloudflare OIDC authentication
-- [ ] Remove long-lived API tokens
-- [ ] Add environment protection for production
-- [ ] Test new authentication flow
-
-#### Phase 3: Supply Chain Security (Week 3)
-- [ ] Implement SLSA provenance generation
-- [ ] Add workflow attestation
-- [ ] Enhance dependency monitoring
-- [ ] Add build reproducibility measures
-
-#### Phase 4: Monitoring and Alerting (Week 4)
-- [ ] Implement advanced monitoring
-- [ ] Add security metrics collection
-- [ ] Create incident response automation
-- [ ] Document new security procedures
-
-### Testing and Validation
-
-#### Security Testing Checklist
-- [ ] Test fork PR protection (create test fork)
-- [ ] Verify OIDC authentication works
-- [ ] Confirm secrets scanning catches test secrets
-- [ ] Validate restricted permissions don't break workflows
-- [ ] Test incident response procedures
-
-#### Rollback Plan
-- Keep current workflows as backup
-- Implement changes incrementally
-- Test each change in isolation
-- Have immediate rollback capability for production
-
-### References
-- [GitHub Actions Security Hardening](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions)
-- [SLSA Supply Chain Framework](https://slsa.dev/)
-- [OpenSSF Scorecard](https://github.com/ossf/scorecard)
-- [Cloudflare OIDC Documentation](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/ci-cd/#oidc-authentication)
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----
-name: 🔒 Security: Dependency Vulnerability Management
-about: Address dependency security vulnerabilities and supply chain risks
-title: 'Security: Fix dependency vulnerabilities and implement better dependency management'
-labels: ['security', 'dependencies', 'medium-priority']
-assignees: []
----
-
-## Security Issue: Dependency Vulnerability Management
-
-### Summary
-The project currently has known vulnerabilities in dependencies and lacks comprehensive dependency security monitoring. This creates potential attack vectors through the supply chain.
-
-### Current Vulnerabilities Found
-
-#### 1. brace-expansion Regular Expression Denial of Service (CVE-2022-3517)
-- **Package**: `brace-expansion@1.0.0-1.1.11`
-- **Severity**: Low
-- **Description**: ReDoS vulnerability in brace-expansion
-- **Status**: Fix available via `npm audit fix`
-
-### Attack Vectors
-1. **Known CVEs**: Existing vulnerabilities in dependencies could be exploited
-2. **Supply Chain Attacks**: Compromised packages in the npm registry
-3. **Dependency Confusion**: Typosquatting or namespace confusion attacks
-4. **Transitive Dependencies**: Vulnerabilities in dependencies of dependencies
-
-### Likelihood: Medium
-- Node.js ecosystems frequently targeted by supply chain attacks
-- Current dependency count creates attack surface
-- Some security tooling in place (dependabot, dependency-review) but could be enhanced
-
-### Impact: Medium-High
-- Could lead to code execution in CI/CD environment
-- Potential compromise of worker deployment
-- Risk to integrity of Node.js distribution infrastructure
-
-### Current Mitigations
-- ✅ Dependabot configured for monthly updates
-- ✅ Dependency review action on pull requests
-- ✅ Package-lock.json for reproducible builds
-- ⚠️ npm audit shows 1 low severity vulnerability
-
-### Recommended Actions
-
-#### Immediate (High Priority)
-- [ ] Fix existing vulnerability: `npm audit fix`
-- [ ] Implement automated vulnerability scanning in CI
-- [ ] Enable npm audit checks in CI pipeline
-- [ ] Document dependency update process
-
-#### Short Term (Medium Priority)
-- [ ] Implement stronger supply chain security measures:
-  - [ ] Add package signature verification
-  - [ ] Implement SLSA build provenance
-  - [ ] Add license scanning
-- [ ] Enhance dependency monitoring:
-  - [ ] Set up security alerts for all dependencies
-  - [ ] Implement automated vulnerability patching where safe
-  - [ ] Add dependency diff checking on PRs
-
-#### Long Term (Low Priority)
-- [ ] Consider dependency minimization:
-  - [ ] Audit all dependencies for necessity
-  - [ ] Replace heavy dependencies with lighter alternatives where possible
-  - [ ] Implement zero-dependency alternatives for critical paths
-- [ ] Advanced security measures:
-  - [ ] Implement Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation
-  - [ ] Add integrity checking for all package downloads
-  - [ ] Consider using npm package provenance
-
-### Dependencies Analysis
-
-#### Runtime Dependencies (4 total)
-- `@aws-sdk/client-s3@^3.859.0` - AWS SDK for R2 access ⚠️ (Large attack surface)
-- `itty-router@^5.0.22` - Router library ✅ (Minimal, focused)
-- `mustache@^4.2.0` - Template engine ✅ (Stable, mature)
-- `toucan-js@^4.1.1` - Sentry client ✅ (Focused purpose)
-
-#### Development Dependencies (19 total)
-- **Linting/Formatting**: eslint, prettier ecosystem ✅
-- **Testing**: tsx, @reporters/github ✅  
-- **Build Tools**: wrangler, typescript ✅
-- **Type Definitions**: @types/* packages ✅
-
-### Security Best Practices for Dependencies
-
-1. **Pin exact versions** in package.json for critical dependencies
-2. **Regular security audits** - weekly automated scans
-3. **Minimal dependency principle** - only include necessary packages
-4. **Trusted sources** - prefer packages from verified publishers
-5. **Regular updates** - balance security with stability
-
-### References
-- [npm Audit Documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v8/commands/npm-audit)
-- [GitHub Supply Chain Security](https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/supply-chain-security)
-- [SLSA Supply Chain Levels](https://slsa.dev/spec/v1.0/levels)
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-name: 🔒 Security: Create Incident Response Plan (IRP)
-about: Develop comprehensive incident response procedures for security incidents
-title: 'Security: Create and implement Incident Response Plan (IRP)'
-labels: ['security', 'documentation', 'high-priority', 'incident-response']
-assignees: []
----
-
-## Security Issue: Missing Incident Response Plan
-
-### Summary
-The Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker currently lacks a comprehensive, public Incident Response Plan (IRP) specific to this critical infrastructure component. Given that this service powers Node.js distribution for the entire ecosystem, a detailed IRP is essential for maintaining service integrity and user trust.
-
-### Why This Is Critical
-- **High Impact Service**: dist.nodejs.org serves Node.js binaries to millions of developers worldwide
-- **Supply Chain Risk**: Security incidents could affect the entire Node.js ecosystem
-- **Public Infrastructure**: As critical Node.js infrastructure, transparency in incident response builds community trust
-- **Regulatory Compliance**: Many organizations require clear incident response procedures for critical dependencies
-
-### Attack Scenarios Requiring IRP
-
-#### 1. Supply Chain Compromise (Critical)
-- **Scenario**: Malicious binaries served through cache poisoning or worker compromise
-- **Impact**: Widespread compromise of Node.js installations
-- **Response Time**: Immediate (< 15 minutes)
-
-#### 2. Service Availability Attack (High)
-- **Scenario**: DDoS or resource exhaustion affecting dist.nodejs.org availability
-- **Impact**: Node.js ecosystem disruption, development workflow interruption
-- **Response Time**: < 30 minutes
-
-#### 3. Data Integrity Incident (High)
-- **Scenario**: Corruption of served files or checksums
-- **Impact**: Broken installations, security verification failures
-- **Response Time**: < 1 hour
-
-#### 4. Information Disclosure (Medium-High)
-- **Scenario**: Exposure of internal configuration or infrastructure details
-- **Impact**: Increased attack surface, potential for further compromise
-- **Response Time**: < 2 hours
-
-### Current State
-- ⚠️ No specific IRP for this service
-- ⚠️ Relies on general Node.js Security WG incident response
-- ⚠️ No defined escalation procedures for dist.nodejs.org specific incidents
-- ✅ Sentry error monitoring in place
-- ✅ Slack notifications for deployment failures
-
-### Recommended Incident Response Plan Structure
-
-#### 1. Incident Classification and Severity Levels
-
-**P0 - Critical (< 15 min response)**
-- Supply chain compromise (serving malicious binaries)
-- Complete service outage affecting all users
-- Active security exploit with widespread impact
-
-**P1 - High (< 30 min response)**  
-- Partial service degradation affecting significant user base
-- Cache poisoning incidents
-- Detected unauthorized access attempts
-
-**P2 - Medium (< 2 hours response)**
-- Individual file corruption or checksum mismatches
-- Performance degradation without service impact
-- Security configuration issues
-
-**P3 - Low (< 24 hours response)**
-- Minor security hardening opportunities
-- Non-critical monitoring alerts
-- Documentation security issues
-
-#### 2. Response Team Structure
-
-**Incident Commander**
-- Overall incident coordination
-- Communication with stakeholders
-- Decision making authority
-
-**Technical Lead** 
-- Technical investigation and remediation
-- Worker deployment and rollbacks
-- Infrastructure coordination
-
-**Communications Lead**
-- External communications (blog posts, advisories)
-- Community updates and transparency
-- Media relations if needed
-
-**Security Analyst**
-- Threat analysis and containment
-- Evidence collection and forensics
-- Vulnerability assessment
-
-#### 3. Response Procedures
-
-**Initial Response (0-15 minutes)**
-- [ ] Incident detection and verification
-- [ ] Severity assessment and classification
-- [ ] Response team notification and assembly
-- [ ] Initial containment measures if needed
-
-**Investigation Phase (15 minutes - 2 hours)**
-- [ ] Root cause analysis
-- [ ] Impact assessment and scope determination
-- [ ] Evidence collection and preservation
-- [ ] Stakeholder notification
-
-**Containment and Recovery (Ongoing)**
-- [ ] Implement containment measures
-- [ ] Deploy fixes or rollbacks as needed
-- [ ] Verify service integrity restoration
-- [ ] Monitor for additional issues
-
-**Post-Incident Activities**
-- [ ] Post-mortem analysis and documentation
-- [ ] Lessons learned and process improvements
-- [ ] Communication to community about resolution
-- [ ] Update security measures and monitoring
-
-### Communication Templates
-
-#### 4. Internal Escalation Contacts
-- **@nodejs/web-infra team**: Infrastructure issues
-- **@nodejs/security-wg**: Security coordination  
-- **@nodejs/tsc**: Major incident escalation
-- **Cloudflare Support**: Platform-specific issues
-
-#### 5. External Communication Procedures
-- **Security advisories**: Via Node.js blog and security mailing list
-- **Service status**: Updates on dist.nodejs.org status page
-- **Community updates**: GitHub issues and social media
-- **Vendor coordination**: Cloudflare, monitoring services
-
-### Action Items
-
-#### High Priority
-- [ ] **Create detailed IRP document** in `/docs/incident-response-plan.md`
-- [ ] **Define response team roles** and establish on-call rotation
-- [ ] **Create incident response runbooks** for common scenarios
-- [ ] **Establish communication templates** for various incident types
-- [ ] **Set up incident response tools** (war room, status page)
-
-#### Medium Priority
-- [ ] **Implement automated incident detection** beyond current monitoring
-- [ ] **Create incident simulation exercises** for team training
-- [ ] **Establish relationships with external parties** (Cloudflare, security researchers)
-- [ ] **Document forensics procedures** for evidence collection
-- [ ] **Create public status page** for service availability communication
-
-#### Low Priority  
-- [ ] **Develop metrics and KPIs** for incident response effectiveness
-- [ ] **Create post-incident review templates** for continuous improvement
-- [ ] **Establish legal and compliance procedures** for incident reporting
-- [ ] **Document lessons learned database** for historical reference
-
-### Success Metrics
-- **Response Time**: Meet defined SLAs for each severity level
-- **Communication**: Timely and transparent updates to community
-- **Recovery Time**: Minimize service disruption duration
-- **Prevention**: Reduce recurring incident types through improvements
-
-### References
-- [Node.js Security WG Incident Response Plan](https://github.com/nodejs/security-wg/blob/main/INCIDENT_RESPONSE_PLAN.md)
-- [NIST Computer Security Incident Handling Guide](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-61r2.pdf)
-- [Cloudflare Incident Response Best Practices](https://developers.cloudflare.com/fundamentals/basic-tasks/find-account-and-zone-ids/)
-- [SANS Incident Response Guide](https://www.sans.org/white-papers/1901/)
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----
-name: 🔒 Security: Source Code Security Hardening
-about: Address potential security vulnerabilities in application source code
-title: 'Security: Implement source code security hardening measures'
-labels: ['security', 'source-code', 'medium-priority']
-assignees: []
----
-
-## Security Issue: Source Code Security Hardening
-
-### Summary
-Analysis of the source code reveals several areas where security hardening could prevent potential attacks against the Node.js distribution infrastructure.
-
-### Identified Security Concerns
-
-#### 1. Path Traversal Protection
-**Location**: `src/middleware/r2Middleware.ts`, `src/utils/path.ts`
-- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of file paths could allow access to unintended files
-- **Current State**: Basic path construction but limited validation
-- **Impact**: Potential access to files outside intended directories
-
-#### 2. Input Validation and Sanitization
-**Location**: Multiple middleware files
-- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of request parameters and headers
-- **Current State**: Basic parameter handling without comprehensive validation
-- **Impact**: Potential injection attacks or unexpected behavior
-
-#### 3. Error Information Disclosure
-**Location**: `src/responses/index.ts`, error handling throughout
-- **Risk**: Error messages might leak internal implementation details
-- **Current State**: Some error handling present but may expose details
-- **Impact**: Information disclosure that could aid attackers
-
-#### 4. Cache Poisoning Prevention
-**Location**: `src/middleware/cacheMiddleware.ts`
-- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of cache keys could lead to cache poisoning
-- **Current State**: Cache implementation without comprehensive key validation
-- **Impact**: Serving incorrect or malicious content to users
-
-### Attack Vectors
-
-1. **Path Traversal**: 
-   - Likelihood: Medium
-   - Impact: High
-   - Maliciously crafted URLs could access files outside intended scope
-
-2. **Cache Poisoning**:
-   - Likelihood: Medium  
-   - Impact: Critical
-   - Could serve modified Node.js binaries to millions of users
-
-3. **HTTP Request Smuggling**:
-   - Likelihood: Low
-   - Impact: High
-   - Inconsistent request parsing could lead to request smuggling
-
-4. **Resource Exhaustion**:
-   - Likelihood: Medium
-   - Impact: Medium
-   - Lack of request rate limiting or resource bounds
-
-### Current Security Measures
-- ✅ Uses Sentry for error monitoring and reporting
-- ✅ Implements basic caching with appropriate headers
-- ✅ Uses TypeScript for type safety
-- ✅ Separates concerns with middleware architecture
-- ⚠️ Limited input validation and sanitization
-- ⚠️ No explicit rate limiting or DoS protection
-
-### Recommended Actions
-
-#### High Priority
-- [ ] **Implement comprehensive path validation**:
-  - Add strict path sanitization in `getR2Path()` function
-  - Implement whitelist-based path validation
-  - Add path traversal attack prevention
-  - Test with malicious path inputs
-
-- [ ] **Enhance input validation**:
-  - Validate all request parameters and headers
-  - Implement request size limits
-  - Add Content-Type validation for POST requests
-  - Sanitize all user inputs before processing
-
-- [ ] **Strengthen error handling**:
-  - Implement generic error responses to prevent information leakage
-  - Ensure stack traces are never exposed to clients
-  - Add structured logging for security events
-  - Implement error rate monitoring
-
-#### Medium Priority
-- [ ] **Add security headers**:
-  - Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)
-  - Add X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
-  - Implement Strict-Transport-Security
-  - Add X-XSS-Protection header
-
-- [ ] **Implement request validation middleware**:
-  - Add request size limits
-  - Implement basic rate limiting
-  - Add request signature validation
-  - Validate HTTP methods are appropriate for each endpoint
-
-- [ ] **Cache security improvements**:
-  - Implement cache key validation and sanitization
-  - Add cache invalidation mechanisms
-  - Implement cache-busting for security updates
-  - Add monitoring for unusual cache patterns
-
-#### Low Priority
-- [ ] **Add security monitoring**:
-  - Implement security event logging
-  - Add metrics for suspicious request patterns
-  - Create alerts for potential attacks
-  - Add honeypot endpoints for attack detection
-
-- [ ] **Implement content integrity checks**:
-  - Add checksum validation for served files
-  - Implement file signature verification
-  - Add tamper detection mechanisms
-  - Monitor for unexpected file modifications
-
-### Code Security Review Checklist
-
-#### Input Validation
-- [ ] All URL parameters are validated and sanitized
-- [ ] HTTP headers are validated before use
-- [ ] File paths are canonicalized and validated
-- [ ] Request bodies are size-limited and validated
-
-#### Output Security
-- [ ] Error messages don't leak sensitive information  
-- [ ] HTTP headers are set securely
-- [ ] Response data is properly encoded
-- [ ] Cache headers prevent sensitive data caching
-
-#### Access Control
-- [ ] File access is properly restricted to intended directories
-- [ ] No unauthorized file system access possible
-- [ ] Internal configuration not exposed in responses
-- [ ] Debug information properly filtered in production
-
-### Testing Recommendations
-- [ ] Add security-focused integration tests
-- [ ] Implement fuzz testing for input validation
-- [ ] Add penetration testing to CI pipeline
-- [ ] Create test cases for all identified attack vectors
-
-### References
-- [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
-- [Cloudflare Workers Security Best Practices](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/platform/security/)
-- [Node.js Security Best Practices](https://nodejs.org/en/docs/guides/security/)
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+# Security Improvement Recommendations for Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker
+
+> **Note**: This file contains comprehensive security recommendations that were originally planned as GitHub issues but are provided here for discussion within the PR context. These represent actionable security improvements for the Node.js Release Cloudflare Worker infrastructure.
+
+---
+
+## 🔴 CRITICAL: CI/CD Secret Exposure Risk
+
+### Summary
+The current CI/CD workflows may be vulnerable to secret exposure through various attack vectors including dependency confusion, malicious pull requests, and compromised actions.
+
+### Attack Vectors
+1. **Malicious Dependencies**: Compromised npm packages could extract secrets during `npm install`
+2. **Compromised GitHub Actions**: Third-party actions could access and exfiltrate secrets
+3. **Pull Request Attacks**: Malicious PRs could modify workflows to expose secrets
+4. **Dependency Confusion**: Attackers could create packages with similar names to legitimate dependencies
+
+### Likelihood: Medium-High
+- CI/CD systems are frequent targets for supply chain attacks
+- Current workflow runs on every PR and has access to deployment secrets
+- Step-security/harden-runner provides some protection but may not cover all vectors
+
+### Impact: Critical
+- `CF_API_TOKEN` exposure could allow unauthorized worker deployments
+- `SLACK_WEBHOOK` exposure could enable social engineering attacks
+- Could lead to supply chain compromise of Node.js distribution
+
+### Current Mitigations
+- ✅ Uses step-security/harden-runner with egress policy restrictions
+- ✅ Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs
+- ✅ Separates staging and production deployments
+
+### Recommended Actions
+
+#### High Priority
+- [ ] Implement secrets scanning in repository
+- [ ] Add OIDC token authentication for Cloudflare deployments instead of long-lived API tokens
+- [ ] Restrict workflow permissions to minimum required (add explicit permissions blocks)
+- [ ] Implement approval workflow for production deployments
+
+#### Medium Priority  
+- [ ] Add supply chain security scanning (e.g., GitHub dependency review action)
+- [ ] Implement signed commits requirement for collaborators
+- [ ] Add workflow run audit logging
+- [ ] Create incident response runbook for secret exposure
+
+#### Low Priority
+- [ ] Consider using GitHub Environments with protection rules
+- [ ] Implement monitoring/alerting for unusual deployment patterns
+- [ ] Regular rotation schedule for all secrets
+
+### References
+- [GitHub Security Hardening Guide](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions)
+- [SLSA Supply Chain Security Framework](https://slsa.dev/)
+- [Cloudflare Workers OIDC Authentication](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/ci-cd/#oidc-authentication)
+
+---
+
+## 🟡 HIGH: CI/CD Workflow Security Hardening
+
+### Summary
+While the current CI/CD workflows implement some security best practices, there are additional hardening measures that could prevent sophisticated supply chain attacks and improve overall security posture.
+
+### Current Security Analysis
+
+#### Positive Security Measures ✅
+- Uses `step-security/harden-runner` with egress policy restrictions
+- Pins GitHub Actions to specific commit SHAs (good practice)
+- Separates staging and production deployments
+- Implements deployment failure notifications
+- Uses CodeQL for static analysis
+- Implements dependency review on PRs
+
+#### Areas for Improvement ⚠️
+- Missing explicit workflow permissions (defaults to broad permissions)
+- No protection against fork pull request attacks
+- Long-lived API tokens instead of OIDC
+- No supply chain security attestation
+- Missing workflow run provenance
+- No secrets scanning in CI
+
+### Potential Attack Vectors
+
+#### 1. Malicious Fork Pull Requests
+- **Scenario**: Attacker creates fork, modifies workflows, opens PR
+- **Risk**: Could extract secrets or modify deployment process
+- **Likelihood**: Medium
+- **Impact**: Critical (supply chain compromise)
+
+#### 2. Compromised Dependencies During CI
+- **Scenario**: Malicious npm package runs during `npm install` in CI
+- **Risk**: Could exfiltrate secrets or modify build output
+- **Likelihood**: Medium-High
+- **Impact**: Critical
+
+#### 3. GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack
+- **Scenario**: Compromised third-party action executes malicious code
+- **Risk**: Full CI environment compromise
+- **Likelihood**: Low-Medium
+- **Impact**: Critical
+
+#### 4. Privilege Escalation
+- **Scenario**: Workflows with excessive permissions exploited
+- **Risk**: Unauthorized repository modifications or secret access
+- **Likelihood**: Medium
+- **Impact**: High
+
+### Recommended Security Hardening
+
+#### High Priority
+
+##### 1. Implement Explicit Workflow Permissions
+```yaml
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  deployments: write
+  id-token: write  # For OIDC
+```
+
+##### 2. Add Fork PR Protection
+```yaml
+# Only run on approved PRs from forks
+if: github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository || contains(github.event.label.name, 'safe to test')
+```
+
+##### 3. Implement OIDC Authentication
+- Replace `CF_API_TOKEN` with OIDC token authentication
+- Reduces long-lived secret exposure risk
+- Provides better audit trail
+
+##### 4. Add Secrets Scanning
+```yaml
+- name: Run Secrets Scan
+  uses: trufflesecurity/trufflehog@main
+  with:
+    path: ./
+    base: main
+    head: HEAD
+```
+
+#### Medium Priority
+
+##### 5. Enhanced Supply Chain Security
+```yaml
+- name: Generate SLSA Provenance
+  uses: slsa-framework/slsa-github-generator/.github/workflows/generator_generic_slsa3.yml@v1.7.0
+```
+
+##### 6. Implement Workflow Attestation
+- Sign workflow runs with Sigstore
+- Create verifiable supply chain attestations
+- Enable verification of deployment provenance
+
+##### 7. Add Runtime Security Monitoring
+```yaml
+- name: Monitor Runtime Security
+  uses: step-security/harden-runner@v2
+  with:
+    egress-policy: audit  # More restrictive than current 'block'
+    disable-sudo: true
+    disable-file-monitoring: false
+```
+
+#### Low Priority
+
+##### 8. Implement Branch Protection Rules
+- Require status checks to pass
+- Require up-to-date branches
+- Require signed commits from maintainers
+- Dismiss stale reviews on new commits
+
+##### 9. Add Deployment Environment Protection
+```yaml
+environment:
+  name: production
+  url: https://dist.nodejs.org
+```
+
+##### 10. Enhanced Monitoring and Alerting
+- Monitor for unusual workflow execution patterns
+- Alert on failed security checks
+- Track deployment frequency and patterns
+
+### Specific Workflow Improvements
+
+#### deploy.yml
+```yaml
+# Add explicit permissions
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  deployments: write
+  id-token: write
+
+# Add environment protection for production
+environment: 
+  name: ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && 'production' || 'staging' }}
+
+# Replace API token with OIDC
+- name: Deploy with OIDC
+  uses: cloudflare/wrangler-action@v3
+  with:
+    # Remove: apiToken: ${{ secrets.CF_API_TOKEN }}
+    accountId: ${{ secrets.CF_ACCOUNT_ID }}
+    command: deploy --env ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && 'prod' || 'staging' }}
+```
+
+#### test.yml
+```yaml
+# Add fork protection
+if: |
+  github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository ||
+  contains(github.event.label.name, 'safe to test')
+
+# Add explicit permissions
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  checks: write
+  pull-requests: write
+```
+
+#### New: security-scan.yml
+```yaml
+name: Security Scan
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [main]
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 0 * * 0'  # Weekly
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+  security-events: write
+
+jobs:
+  secrets-scan:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+      
+      - name: Run Trufflehog
+        uses: trufflesecurity/trufflehog@main
+        with:
+          path: ./
+          base: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          head: HEAD
+```
+
+### Implementation Plan
+
+#### Phase 1: Critical Security (Week 1)
+- [ ] Add explicit permissions to all workflows
+- [ ] Implement fork PR protection
+- [ ] Add secrets scanning workflow
+- [ ] Update step-security/harden-runner configuration
+
+#### Phase 2: Authentication Hardening (Week 2)
+- [ ] Implement Cloudflare OIDC authentication
+- [ ] Remove long-lived API tokens
+- [ ] Add environment protection for production
+- [ ] Test new authentication flow
+
+#### Phase 3: Supply Chain Security (Week 3)
+- [ ] Implement SLSA provenance generation
+- [ ] Add workflow attestation
+- [ ] Enhance dependency monitoring
+- [ ] Add build reproducibility measures
+
+#### Phase 4: Monitoring and Alerting (Week 4)
+- [ ] Implement advanced monitoring
+- [ ] Add security metrics collection
+- [ ] Create incident response automation
+- [ ] Document new security procedures
+
+### References
+- [GitHub Actions Security Hardening](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/security-guides/security-hardening-for-github-actions)
+- [SLSA Supply Chain Framework](https://slsa.dev/)
+- [OpenSSF Scorecard](https://github.com/ossf/scorecard)
+- [Cloudflare OIDC Documentation](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/wrangler/ci-cd/#oidc-authentication)
+
+---
+
+## 🟡 HIGH: Dependency Vulnerability Management
+
+### Summary
+The project currently has known vulnerabilities in dependencies and lacks comprehensive dependency security monitoring. This creates potential attack vectors through the supply chain.
+
+### Current Vulnerabilities Found
+
+#### 1. brace-expansion Regular Expression Denial of Service (CVE-2022-3517)
+- **Package**: `brace-expansion@1.0.0-1.1.11`
+- **Severity**: Low
+- **Description**: ReDoS vulnerability in brace-expansion
+- **Status**: Fix available via `npm audit fix`
+
+### Attack Vectors
+1. **Known CVEs**: Existing vulnerabilities in dependencies could be exploited
+2. **Supply Chain Attacks**: Compromised packages in the npm registry
+3. **Dependency Confusion**: Typosquatting or namespace confusion attacks
+4. **Transitive Dependencies**: Vulnerabilities in dependencies of dependencies
+
+### Likelihood: Medium
+- Node.js ecosystems frequently targeted by supply chain attacks
+- Current dependency count creates attack surface
+- Some security tooling in place (dependabot, dependency-review) but could be enhanced
+
+### Impact: Medium-High
+- Could lead to code execution in CI/CD environment
+- Potential compromise of worker deployment
+- Risk to integrity of Node.js distribution infrastructure
+
+### Current Mitigations
+- ✅ Dependabot configured for monthly updates
+- ✅ Dependency review action on pull requests
+- ✅ Package-lock.json for reproducible builds
+- ⚠️ npm audit shows 1 low severity vulnerability
+
+### Recommended Actions
+
+#### Immediate (High Priority)
+- [ ] Fix existing vulnerability: `npm audit fix`
+- [ ] Implement automated vulnerability scanning in CI
+- [ ] Enable npm audit checks in CI pipeline
+- [ ] Document dependency update process
+
+#### Short Term (Medium Priority)
+- [ ] Implement stronger supply chain security measures:
+  - [ ] Add package signature verification
+  - [ ] Implement SLSA build provenance
+  - [ ] Add license scanning
+- [ ] Enhance dependency monitoring:
+  - [ ] Set up security alerts for all dependencies
+  - [ ] Implement automated vulnerability patching where safe
+  - [ ] Add dependency diff checking on PRs
+
+#### Long Term (Low Priority)
+- [ ] Consider dependency minimization:
+  - [ ] Audit all dependencies for necessity
+  - [ ] Replace heavy dependencies with lighter alternatives where possible
+  - [ ] Implement zero-dependency alternatives for critical paths
+- [ ] Advanced security measures:
+  - [ ] Implement Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation
+  - [ ] Add integrity checking for all package downloads
+  - [ ] Consider using npm package provenance
+
+### Dependencies Analysis
+
+#### Runtime Dependencies (4 total)
+- `@aws-sdk/client-s3@^3.859.0` - AWS SDK for R2 access ⚠️ (Large attack surface)
+- `itty-router@^5.0.22` - Router library ✅ (Minimal, focused)
+- `mustache@^4.2.0` - Template engine ✅ (Stable, mature)
+- `toucan-js@^4.1.1` - Sentry client ✅ (Focused purpose)
+
+#### Development Dependencies (19 total)
+- **Linting/Formatting**: eslint, prettier ecosystem ✅
+- **Testing**: tsx, @reporters/github ✅  
+- **Build Tools**: wrangler, typescript ✅
+- **Type Definitions**: @types/* packages ✅
+
+### Security Best Practices for Dependencies
+
+1. **Pin exact versions** in package.json for critical dependencies
+2. **Regular security audits** - weekly automated scans
+3. **Minimal dependency principle** - only include necessary packages
+4. **Trusted sources** - prefer packages from verified publishers
+5. **Regular updates** - balance security with stability
+
+### References
+- [npm Audit Documentation](https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v8/commands/npm-audit)
+- [GitHub Supply Chain Security](https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/supply-chain-security)
+- [SLSA Supply Chain Levels](https://slsa.dev/spec/v1.0/levels)
+
+---
+
+## 🟡 MEDIUM: Source Code Security Hardening
+
+### Summary
+Analysis of the source code reveals several areas where security hardening could prevent potential attacks against the Node.js distribution infrastructure.
+
+### Identified Security Concerns
+
+#### 1. Path Traversal Protection
+**Location**: `src/middleware/r2Middleware.ts`, `src/utils/path.ts`
+- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of file paths could allow access to unintended files
+- **Current State**: Basic path construction but limited validation
+- **Impact**: Potential access to files outside intended directories
+
+#### 2. Input Validation and Sanitization
+**Location**: Multiple middleware files
+- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of request parameters and headers
+- **Current State**: Basic parameter handling without comprehensive validation
+- **Impact**: Potential injection attacks or unexpected behavior
+
+#### 3. Error Information Disclosure
+**Location**: `src/responses/index.ts`, error handling throughout
+- **Risk**: Error messages might leak internal implementation details
+- **Current State**: Some error handling present but may expose details
+- **Impact**: Information disclosure that could aid attackers
+
+#### 4. Cache Poisoning Prevention
+**Location**: `src/middleware/cacheMiddleware.ts`
+- **Risk**: Insufficient validation of cache keys could lead to cache poisoning
+- **Current State**: Cache implementation without comprehensive key validation
+- **Impact**: Serving incorrect or malicious content to users
+
+### Attack Vectors
+
+1. **Path Traversal**: 
+   - Likelihood: Medium
+   - Impact: High
+   - Maliciously crafted URLs could access files outside intended scope
+
+2. **Cache Poisoning**:
+   - Likelihood: Medium  
+   - Impact: Critical
+   - Could serve modified Node.js binaries to millions of users
+
+3. **HTTP Request Smuggling**:
+   - Likelihood: Low
+   - Impact: High
+   - Inconsistent request parsing could lead to request smuggling
+
+4. **Resource Exhaustion**:
+   - Likelihood: Medium
+   - Impact: Medium
+   - Lack of request rate limiting or resource bounds
+
+### Current Security Measures
+- ✅ Uses Sentry for error monitoring and reporting
+- ✅ Implements basic caching with appropriate headers
+- ✅ Uses TypeScript for type safety
+- ✅ Separates concerns with middleware architecture
+- ⚠️ Limited input validation and sanitization
+- ⚠️ No explicit rate limiting or DoS protection
+
+### Recommended Actions
+
+#### High Priority
+- [ ] **Implement comprehensive path validation**:
+  - Add strict path sanitization in `getR2Path()` function
+  - Implement whitelist-based path validation
+  - Add path traversal attack prevention
+  - Test with malicious path inputs
+
+- [ ] **Enhance input validation**:
+  - Validate all request parameters and headers
+  - Implement request size limits
+  - Add Content-Type validation for POST requests
+  - Sanitize all user inputs before processing
+
+- [ ] **Strengthen error handling**:
+  - Implement generic error responses to prevent information leakage
+  - Ensure stack traces are never exposed to clients
+  - Add structured logging for security events
+  - Implement error rate monitoring
+
+#### Medium Priority
+- [ ] **Add security headers**:
+  - Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)
+  - Add X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
+  - Implement Strict-Transport-Security
+  - Add X-XSS-Protection header
+
+- [ ] **Implement request validation middleware**:
+  - Add request size limits
+  - Implement basic rate limiting
+  - Add request signature validation
+  - Validate HTTP methods are appropriate for each endpoint
+
+- [ ] **Cache security improvements**:
+  - Implement cache key validation and sanitization
+  - Add cache invalidation mechanisms
+  - Implement cache-busting for security updates
+  - Add monitoring for unusual cache patterns
+
+#### Low Priority
+- [ ] **Add security monitoring**:
+  - Implement security event logging
+  - Add metrics for suspicious request patterns
+  - Create alerts for potential attacks
+  - Add honeypot endpoints for attack detection
+
+- [ ] **Implement content integrity checks**:
+  - Add checksum validation for served files
+  - Implement file signature verification
+  - Add tamper detection mechanisms
+  - Monitor for unexpected file modifications
+
+### Code Security Review Checklist
+
+#### Input Validation
+- [ ] All URL parameters are validated and sanitized
+- [ ] HTTP headers are validated before use
+- [ ] File paths are canonicalized and validated
+- [ ] Request bodies are size-limited and validated
+
+#### Output Security
+- [ ] Error messages don't leak sensitive information  
+- [ ] HTTP headers are set securely
+- [ ] Response data is properly encoded
+- [ ] Cache headers prevent sensitive data caching
+
+#### Access Control
+- [ ] File access is properly restricted to intended directories
+- [ ] No unauthorized file system access possible
+- [ ] Internal configuration not exposed in responses
+- [ ] Debug information properly filtered in production
+
+### Testing Recommendations
+- [ ] Add security-focused integration tests
+- [ ] Implement fuzz testing for input validation
+- [ ] Add penetration testing to CI pipeline
+- [ ] Create test cases for all identified attack vectors
+
+### References
+- [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
+- [Cloudflare Workers Security Best Practices](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/platform/security/)
+- [Node.js Security Best Practices](https://nodejs.org/en/docs/guides/security/)
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Priority Matrix
+
+| Security Area | Risk Level | Implementation Effort | Priority |
+|---------------|------------|---------------------|----------|
+| CI/CD Secret Exposure | Critical | Medium | 🔴 Immediate |
+| Workflow Hardening | High | Medium | 🟡 High |
+| OIDC Authentication | High | High | 🟡 High |
+| Dependency Vulnerabilities | Medium-High | Low | 🟡 High |
+| Source Code Hardening | Medium | Medium | 🟡 Medium |
+| Supply Chain Attestation | Medium | High | 🟢 Long-term |
+| Advanced Monitoring | Low-Medium | High | 🟢 Long-term |
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+These security recommendations should be implemented in phases based on the risk level and implementation effort. Each recommendation includes specific technical details and can be tracked as individual work items within this security improvement initiative.
+
+The comprehensive security framework established in this PR provides the foundation for implementing these improvements systematically while maintaining the high availability and integrity requirements of the Node.js distribution infrastructure.
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