bitwarden/server

Container should not run as root

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#2,903 opened on May 3, 2023

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Description

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Install per the instructions as written at https://bitwarden.com/help/install-and-deploy-unified-beta/ that has a restrictive policy like SELinux

Expected Result

The container should run as a non-root user

Actual Result

The container cannot run in a restrictive environment where root users are not permitted or are highly restricted like in SELinux environments or Kubernetes platforms that enforce a restrictive policy like VMware Tanzu or OpenShift.

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Additional Context

I have attempted to set the running user via policy, but the image is trying to change permissions on startup and is not allowed to.

Githash Version

NA - container does not run

Environment Details

  • Operating System: Photon Linux
  • Platform: Kubernetes (Tanzu)
  • Kubernetes API: 1.21

Database Image

sqlite

Issue-Link

https://github.com/bitwarden/server/issues/2480

Issue Tracking Info

  • I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Modify the Dockerfile to create a non root user and adjust file ownership/permissions accordingly. Ensure the container defaults to that user and test in SELinux and Kubernetes environments with restrictive policies.
Tech stack
dockerkubernetescsharp
Domain
backenddevopssecurity
Issue type
Security
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Clear
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DockerKubernetes
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