Hi Kubernetes,
I hope this message finds you well.
We are using Jumpserver (open-source Privileged Access Management (PAM)) in our enterprise deployment, and we’ve encountered challenges balancing security and functionality for example like “Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Ansible Playbooks via Jumpserver”.But upgrading them immediately isn’t feasible due to:
- Critical functionality breakage during the upgrade.
- Dependency conflicts with other libraries like Apache-Spark, Apache-Airflow.
While we’ve implemented mitigations like runtime security measures, network restrictions, and active monitoring to minimize risks, our customers’ security teams are requesting immediate upgrades of these libraries, even when mitigations are in place.
We are interested in understanding how other service providers approach similar scenarios within their enterprise environments. Specifically, we would appreciate insights on the following:
1.Prioritization of Upgrades vs. Mitigations: How do you balance and prioritize system upgrades versus implementing mitigations when addressing security vulnerabilities?
2.Alternative Approaches: Do you utilize customized patches or specific deployment strategies to address security concerns effectively? If so, could you share examples of such approaches?
3.Communication with Enterprise Customers: How do you effectively communicate with enterprise customers to gain their trust and secure their approval for phased upgrades, especially when it involves sensitive security changes?
4.Managing Security without Compromising Stability: What best practices or strategies have proven effective for your team in managing security requirements while ensuring that functionality and system stability are not compromised?
Your insights and experience would be incredibly valuable to us as we navigate these challenges.
Thank you in advance for your help! Looking forward to hearing from the community.