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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities. Currently supported versions:

Version Supported
1.x.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of OSRS Discord Bot seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

Where to Report

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them via email to [INSERT SECURITY EMAIL] or through our private vulnerability reporting form.

What to Include

Please include the following information in your report:

  • Type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
  • The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

Response Process

  1. Acknowledgment: We aim to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours.
  2. Verification: Our security team will verify the issue and may follow up with you for additional information.
  3. Fix Development: If confirmed, we will develop and test a fix.
  4. Public Disclosure: Public disclosure timing will be coordinated with you.

Security Best Practices

For Contributors

  1. Code Review

    • All code changes must go through review
    • Security-sensitive changes require additional review
    • Use static analysis tools
  2. Development

    • Keep dependencies up to date
    • Follow secure coding guidelines
    • Use strong encryption
    • Implement proper error handling
  3. Testing

    • Include security tests
    • Perform penetration testing
    • Use automated security scanning

For Users

  1. Bot Token Security

    • Never share your Discord bot token
    • Rotate tokens if compromised
    • Use environment variables
  2. Server Security

    • Use proper permissions
    • Enable 2FA
    • Keep systems updated
  3. Data Protection

    • Encrypt sensitive data
    • Regular backups
    • Proper access control

Security Features

Authentication & Authorization

  • Discord OAuth2 integration
  • Role-based access control
  • Command permission system

Data Protection

  • Encryption at rest
  • Secure communication
  • Regular data cleanup

Monitoring

  • Prometheus metrics
  • Grafana dashboards
  • Alert system

Vulnerability Management

Assessment

We use the following severity ratings:

Severity Description
Critical Direct threat to user security
High Significant vulnerability
Medium Limited impact vulnerability
Low Minimal impact vulnerability

Response Times

Severity First Response Fix Timeline
Critical 24 hours 7 days
High 48 hours 14 days
Medium 72 hours 30 days
Low 5 days 60 days

Security Measures

Code Security

  • Static code analysis
  • Dependency scanning
  • Regular security audits
  • Code signing

Infrastructure Security

  • Container security
  • Network isolation
  • Regular updates
  • Security monitoring

Data Security

  • Encryption standards
  • Access controls
  • Data retention
  • Backup procedures

Incident Response

Process

  1. Detection & Analysis

    • Identify incident
    • Assess impact
    • Document findings
  2. Containment

    • Short-term containment
    • System backup
    • Long-term containment
  3. Eradication

    • Remove vulnerability
    • Patch systems
    • Update security
  4. Recovery

    • Restore systems
    • Verify functionality
    • Monitor for issues
  5. Lessons Learned

    • Document incident
    • Improve processes
    • Update procedures

Contact

Security Team: [INSERT CONTACT INFO] PGP Key: [INSERT PGP KEY]

Attribution

This security policy is adapted from industry best practices and common security frameworks.

There aren’t any published security advisories