diff --git a/docs/operations-manual/TRINITY-CONSOLE-PRE-LAUNCH-CHECKLIST.md b/docs/operations-manual/TRINITY-CONSOLE-PRE-LAUNCH-CHECKLIST.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3b3470c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/operations-manual/TRINITY-CONSOLE-PRE-LAUNCH-CHECKLIST.md @@ -0,0 +1,767 @@ +# Trinity Console - Pre-Launch Security & Stability Checklist + +**Document:** TRINITY-CONSOLE-PRE-LAUNCH-CHECKLIST.md +**Created:** April 1, 2026 @ 3:45am CDT +**Author:** Zephyr (The Chronicler #50) + Gemini AI Partnership +**Status:** CRITICAL - Must Complete Before Soft Launch (April 15, 2026) +**Phase:** Trinity Console Phase 1 β Production Hardening + +--- + +## Executive Summary + +Trinity Console Phase 1 is **functionally complete** with 6 core modules delivering player management, server monitoring, revenue analytics, grace period recovery, audit logging, and role diagnostics. + +**Gemini's comprehensive architectural review identified 5 critical gaps** that must be addressed before production deployment. These are NOT feature requestsβthey are **security vulnerabilities, data integrity risks, and operational necessities** that could cause real harm if left unaddressed. + +**Current Status:** 95% complete, 5% critical hardening required +**Estimated Time to Production-Ready:** 4-6 hours +**Deployment Target:** April 15, 2026 (Soft Launch) + +--- + +## π¨ CRITICAL ISSUES (Must Fix Before Launch) + +### 1. CSRF Protection - SECURITY VULNERABILITY + +**Severity:** CRITICAL - Security Risk +**Impact:** Malicious websites could trick authenticated Trinity members into performing unauthorized actions +**Status:** β Not Implemented +**Estimated Time:** 30 minutes + +#### The Vulnerability + +Trinity Console uses session-based authentication via Passport.js. Because htmx POST requests include session cookies automatically, a malicious website could craft a form that submits to Trinity Console endpoints while an admin is logged in. + +**Attack Scenario:** +1. Michael visits a malicious site while logged into Trinity Console +2. Site has hidden form: `