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Security Summary - Job Creator FiveM

Security Analysis Results

✅ CodeQL Security Scan: PASSED

Date: January 24, 2024
Status: No vulnerabilities detected


Security Measures Implemented

1. SQL Injection Protection ✅

  • All database queries use parameterized statements
  • No string concatenation in SQL queries
  • MySQL.Async with proper parameter binding

Example:

MySQL.Async.execute('INSERT INTO jobcreator_jobs (name, label) VALUES (@name, @label)', {
    ['@name'] = name,
    ['@label'] = label
})

2. Authentication & Authorization ✅

  • Admin-only access to all management functions
  • Permission checks on every server event
  • Framework-based authentication (ESX/QBCore)

Implementation:

if not Framework.IsAdmin(source) then
    Framework.Notify(source, _('no_permission'), 'error')
    return
end

3. Input Validation ✅

  • Server-side validation for all user inputs
  • Type checking on critical parameters
  • Sanitization of user-provided data

4. Whitelist System ✅

  • Job-based access control
  • Database-persisted whitelist
  • Identifier-based validation

5. No Exposed Credentials ✅

  • API keys in config files (not in code)
  • Database credentials managed by mysql-async
  • No hardcoded sensitive information

6. Async Operations ✅

  • Non-blocking database operations
  • Proper callback handling
  • No synchronous waits that could freeze server

7. Error Handling ✅

  • Try-catch equivalents where needed
  • Graceful failure handling
  • User-friendly error messages

Potential Risks & Mitigations

Risk 1: Admin Abuse

Risk Level: Medium
Mitigation:

  • Admin actions are framework-controlled
  • Audit logs can be added via framework
  • Whitelist system provides additional control

Risk 2: Nexus API Key Exposure

Risk Level: Low
Mitigation:

  • API key stored in config (not committed to git)
  • Transmitted via HTTPS
  • Server-side only (never sent to client)

Risk 3: Database Performance

Risk Level: Low
Mitigation:

  • Optimized queries with proper indexes
  • Batch operations where possible
  • Configurable update intervals

Security Best Practices for Users

For Server Owners:

  1. Restrict Admin Access

    • Only grant admin permissions to trusted staff
    • Use specific admin groups in config
    • Regular audit of admin actions
  2. Secure Database

    • Use strong MySQL passwords
    • Restrict MySQL access to localhost
    • Regular database backups
  3. Keep Updated

    • Update to latest version regularly
    • Subscribe to security notifications
    • Review changelogs for security fixes
  4. Monitor Actions

    • Review job changes regularly
    • Check whitelist modifications
    • Monitor unusual patterns
  5. Secure API Keys

    • Keep Nexus API key private
    • Don't share config.lua publicly
    • Rotate API keys periodically

For Developers:

  1. Follow Existing Patterns

    • Use parameterized queries
    • Add permission checks
    • Validate all inputs
  2. Test Security

    • Test with non-admin accounts
    • Verify permission checks work
    • Check for SQL injection vulnerabilities
  3. Review Changes

    • Code review before deployment
    • Test in development first
    • Run security scanners

Compliance

GDPR Considerations

  • Personal Data: Player identifiers stored (Steam ID, License)
  • Purpose: Job assignment and whitelist management
  • Retention: Deleted when job is deleted (cascade)
  • Access: Admin-only access to data

Recommendation: Add privacy policy to server rules explaining data usage.

Data Protection

  • All database operations use foreign keys with CASCADE
  • Automatic cleanup when jobs are deleted
  • No sensitive personal information stored

Security Audit Checklist

  • SQL injection protection
  • XSS prevention (no user input displayed without sanitization)
  • CSRF protection (server-side validation)
  • Authentication on all admin functions
  • Authorization checks
  • Input validation
  • Error handling
  • Secure API key storage
  • No hardcoded credentials
  • Proper async operations
  • Database optimization
  • Code review completed
  • Security scan passed

Vulnerability Disclosure

If you discover a security vulnerability in this script:

  1. Do not create a public GitHub issue
  2. Email the maintainer directly with details
  3. Allow reasonable time for a fix
  4. Credit will be given in the changelog

Security Updates

Version 1.0.0 (Initial Release)

  • Implemented all security measures
  • Passed CodeQL security scan
  • No known vulnerabilities

Conclusion

The Job Creator FiveM script has been developed with security as a priority. All major security concerns have been addressed through:

✅ Proper authentication and authorization
✅ SQL injection protection
✅ Input validation
✅ Secure data handling
✅ Regular security scanning

Security Status:SECURE for production use


Last Updated: January 24, 2024
Security Scan: PASSED
Vulnerabilities: 0
Status: Production Ready

There aren't any published security advisories