# Security Checklist **Date**: 2026-01-24 **Status**: Pre-Audit Security Review --- ## 🔒 **Security Review Checklist** ### **1. Access Control** ✅ - [x] All admin functions protected with `onlyRole(DEFAULT_ADMIN_ROLE)` - [x] Critical functions use role-based access control - [x] Role assignments are properly restricted - [x] No public functions that modify critical state - [ ] Review role escalation vectors - [ ] Verify role revocation works correctly ### **2. Reentrancy Protection** ✅ - [x] `ReentrancyGuard` used in bridge contracts - [x] `nonReentrant` modifier on critical functions - [x] Checks-Effects-Interactions pattern followed - [ ] Review all external calls for reentrancy risks - [ ] Test reentrancy attack scenarios ### **3. Integer Overflow/Underflow** ✅ - [x] Solidity 0.8.20+ (built-in overflow protection) - [x] SafeMath not needed (compiler handles it) - [ ] Review arithmetic operations for edge cases - [ ] Test with maximum values ### **4. Input Validation** ✅ - [x] Zero address checks - [x] Amount validation (non-zero, within limits) - [x] Destination validation in adapters - [ ] Review all user inputs - [ ] Test with invalid inputs ### **5. Upgrade Safety** ✅ - [x] UUPS proxy pattern used - [x] `_authorizeUpgrade` protected - [x] Storage layout compatibility maintained - [ ] Review upgrade paths - [ ] Test upgrade scenarios ### **6. Oracle Security** ⚠️ - [x] Multiple price feeds for XAU Oracle - [x] Staleness checks implemented - [x] Quorum requirements for Reserve Oracle - [ ] Review oracle manipulation risks - [ ] Test oracle failure scenarios - [ ] Implement circuit breakers ### **7. Bridge Security** ⚠️ - [x] Request ID generation uses nonces - [x] Status tracking prevents double execution - [x] Cancellation mechanism implemented - [ ] Review cross-chain message validation - [ ] Test message replay attacks - [ ] Verify CCIP message authentication ### **8. Token Security** ✅ - [x] ERC20 standard compliance - [x] Transfer restrictions enforced - [x] Mint/burn controls implemented - [ ] Review token approval risks - [ ] Test token transfer edge cases ### **9. Vault Security** ⚠️ - [x] Health ratio checks before operations - [x] Liquidation protection - [x] Debt ceiling enforcement - [ ] Review liquidation mechanics - [ ] Test undercollateralized scenarios - [ ] Verify interest accrual accuracy ### **10. Compliance & Regulatory** ✅ - [x] KYC checks in ISO-4217W system - [x] Reserve verification - [x] Jurisdiction restrictions - [ ] Review compliance logic - [ ] Test compliance bypass attempts --- ## 🛡️ **Security Best Practices** ### **Code Quality** - [x] Use latest Solidity version (0.8.20) - [x] Follow OpenZeppelin patterns - [x] Comprehensive error messages - [ ] Code review completed - [ ] Documentation complete ### **Testing** - [x] Unit tests for core functions - [x] Integration tests - [ ] Fuzz testing - [ ] Formal verification (if applicable) - [ ] Test coverage > 80% ### **Monitoring** - [ ] Event logging for critical operations - [ ] Admin alerts for unusual activity - [ ] Bridge monitoring dashboard - [ ] Oracle health checks --- ## 🚨 **Known Risks & Mitigations** ### **High Risk** 1. **Oracle Manipulation** - **Risk**: Single oracle failure or manipulation - **Mitigation**: Multiple price feeds, quorum requirements, staleness checks - **Status**: ⚠️ Needs review 2. **Bridge Message Replay** - **Risk**: Replay of cross-chain messages - **Mitigation**: Request IDs, nonces, status tracking - **Status**: ⚠️ Needs testing 3. **Liquidation Attacks** - **Risk**: Front-running liquidation transactions - **Mitigation**: MEV protection, fair liquidation - **Status**: ⚠️ Needs review ### **Medium Risk** 1. **Upgrade Risks** - **Risk**: Storage collision during upgrades - **Mitigation**: UUPS pattern, storage layout checks - **Status**: ✅ Implemented 2. **Access Control** - **Risk**: Role escalation or unauthorized access - **Mitigation**: Role-based access control, multi-sig - **Status**: ✅ Implemented --- ## 📋 **Pre-Audit Preparation** ### **Required Documentation** - [x] Architecture documentation - [x] Contract specifications - [x] Deployment procedures - [ ] Threat model - [ ] Risk assessment ### **Test Coverage** - [x] Unit tests - [x] Integration tests - [ ] Fuzz tests - [ ] Formal verification ### **Code Review** - [x] Internal code review - [ ] External security review - [ ] Audit scheduled --- ## ✅ **Security Audit Readiness** **Status**: ⚠️ **In Progress** **Completed**: - ✅ Access control implementation - ✅ Reentrancy protection - ✅ Input validation - ✅ Upgrade safety **Pending**: - ⏳ Comprehensive security audit - ⏳ Fuzz testing - ⏳ Formal verification - ⏳ External code review --- **Next Steps**: 1. Complete fuzz testing 2. Schedule security audit 3. Address audit findings 4. Deploy to testnet 5. Monitor and iterate