Implement Secure Configuration Management

[viperman1271]

Description

The current configuration management in the application has several security and maintainability issues. Hardcoded credentials, paths, and configuration values make the application less secure and harder to deploy in different environments.

Current Issues

• Hardcoded database credentials in docker-compose.yml
• Hardcoded default values in Options class
• No secrets management for sensitive information
• No environment-specific configurations
• No validation of configuration values
• No clear separation between configuration and code
• No centralized configuration management

Impact on Production Readiness

Poor configuration management can lead to:

• Security vulnerabilities due to exposed credentials
• Difficulty deploying in different environments
• Configuration drift between environments
• Increased risk of misconfigurations
• Difficulty in auditing configuration changes

Specific Examples

1. In Options class, default values like database credentials are hardcoded
2. In docker-compose.yml, MongoDB credentials are hardcoded
3. In WebServer class, paths for certificates are hardcoded

Suggested Solution

• Remove all hardcoded credentials and sensitive information
• Implement a secure secrets management solution
• Use environment variables for configuration in containers
• Add validation for all configuration values
• Implement environment-specific configuration files
• Create a centralized configuration management system
• Add documentation for all configuration options
• Implement configuration versioning
• Add audit logging for configuration changes