This document outlines the security measures implemented in this PowerShell repository and provides guidance for contributors and users.

This repository contains PowerShell scripts designed for system administration tasks. Security is a top priority, and all scripts have undergone comprehensive security auditing and remediation.

• ✅ Credential Management: Proper use of PSCredential objects
• ✅ Administrative Privilege Checks: Verification of admin rights before critical operations
• ✅ Network Authentication: Optional credential support for network operations

• ✅ Path Traversal Protection: All file paths validated for directory traversal attacks
• ✅ WMI/CIM Injection Prevention: Sanitized queries using proper parameterization
• ✅ XML Injection Prevention: XML entity escaping for all user inputs
• ✅ Registry Injection Protection: Alphanumeric-only validation for registry operations
• ✅ Command Injection Prevention: Blocking dangerous command patterns

• ✅ Strong Hash Algorithms: Default to SHA256 (or stronger) instead of deprecated MD5
• ✅ Hash Algorithm Validation: Restricted to approved secure algorithms

• ✅ Optional User Logging: Username logging made opt-in for privacy
• ✅ No Personal Data: Removed hardcoded personal information

• ✅ HTTPS Enforcement: All downloads validated for HTTPS protocol
• ✅ URL Validation: Comprehensive format and protocol validation
• ✅ Secure Remote Execution: Proper credential handling for remote operations

• ✅ Active Security Checks: All security validations enabled (no commented exits)
• ✅ Comprehensive Logging: Security events logged for audit trails
• ✅ Graceful Failure: Secure behavior on validation failures

1. Test in Non-Production Environment: Always test scripts in a controlled environment before production use
2. Review Code: Understand what each script does before execution
3. Verify Source: Only download scripts from trusted sources
4. Use Digital Signatures: Verify script integrity using digital signatures when available

1. Run with Minimum Privileges: Only use administrative privileges when necessary
2. Secure Credentials: Use PSCredential objects instead of plain text
3. Enable Logging: Keep logs for security auditing
4. Regular Updates: Keep scripts updated with security patches
5. Backup Data: Always backup before running scripts that modify systems

1. Input Validation: All user inputs must be validated and sanitized
2. Path Safety: Prevent path traversal attacks
3. Secure Defaults: Use secure algorithms and settings by default
4. Error Handling: Implement proper error handling without exposing sensitive information
5. No Hardcoded Secrets: Never commit passwords, API keys, or personal information

• Input validation for all user-provided data
• Path traversal protection for file operations
• Injection prevention (SQL, WMI, XML, command)
• Proper credential handling
• Strong cryptographic algorithms
• Privacy-conscious logging
• HTTPS enforcement for network operations
• Error handling without information leakage
• Administrative privilege checks
• Documentation of security considerations

1. Hardcoded Credentials: Never commit passwords or API keys
2. Weak Cryptography: Avoid MD5, SHA1, or other deprecated algorithms
3. Disabled Security Checks: Never comment out security validations
4. Unvalidated Inputs: Always sanitize user input
5. Path Traversal: Prevent .. sequences in paths
6. Injection-Prone Operations: Avoid string concatenation in queries
7. Information Disclosure: Don't log sensitive data

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it privately:

1. Do NOT create a public issue
2. DO send an email to the repository maintainer
3. DO provide detailed information:
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Expected vs actual behavior
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if known)

1. Acknowledge: You will receive a response within 48 hours
2. Assessment: The issue will be evaluated for severity and impact
3. Fix Development: A fix will be developed and tested
4. Disclosure: After the fix is deployed, the issue may be publicly disclosed with attribution (if requested)

Comprehensive audit performed covering:

• Code injection vulnerabilities
• Authentication and authorization
• Cryptographic implementations
• Input validation
• Privacy and data protection
• Network security
• Error handling

Remediation completed for:

• All critical vulnerabilities (5 issues)
• All high-priority issues (3 issues)
• All medium-priority issues (5 issues)

Status: ✅ All security issues resolved

All PowerShell scripts should be digitally signed before use in production environments. Digital signing ensures:

• Authenticity: Verification of the script's source
• Integrity: Confirmation that the script hasn't been modified
• Trust: Control over which scripts can be executed

# Obtain a code signing certificate from a trusted CA
# Sign a script
Set-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath "YourScript.ps1" -Certificate $cert

# Verify a signature
Get-AuthenticodeSignature "YourScript.ps1"

Configure PowerShell execution policy to require signed scripts:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine

This repository follows industry best practices:

• OWASP Top 10: Protection against web application vulnerabilities
• CIS Controls: Implementation of security controls
• NIST Guidelines: Following NIST cybersecurity framework principles
• Microsoft Security Guidelines: Adhering to PowerShell security recommendations

• PowerShell Security Best Practices
• OWASP PowerShell Security
• Microsoft Security Baselines

This security policy is part of the project's security documentation and is subject to the same license as the main project.

For security-related questions or to report vulnerabilities, please contact the repository maintainer.

Last Updated: January 2026 Version: 1.0