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πŸ”’ Security Policy

πŸ›‘οΈ Supported Versions

We actively support security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
2.x.x βœ… Fully supported
1.9.x βœ… Security fixes only
1.8.x βœ… Security fixes only
< 1.8 ❌ No longer supported

Note: We recommend always using the latest stable version for the best security posture.


🚨 Reporting a Security Vulnerability

πŸ” Private Disclosure

Please DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to ensure they can be addressed before being publicly disclosed.

πŸ“§ How to Report

Primary Contact: princelv84@gmail.com

Alternative Methods:

πŸ“‹ What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  1. 🎯 Vulnerability Type

    • Classification (e.g., XSS, SQL Injection, RCE)
    • CVSS score estimate (if known)
  2. πŸ“ Affected Components

    • Specific files, functions, or endpoints
    • Version(s) affected
    • Platform/environment details
  3. πŸ” Detailed Description

    • Step-by-step reproduction instructions
    • Proof of concept (PoC) code or screenshots
    • Potential impact assessment
  4. πŸ’‘ Suggested Fix (optional)

    • Proposed solution or mitigation
    • References to best practices

πŸ“ Report Template

Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description of vulnerability

**Vulnerability Type**: 
**Severity**: Critical/High/Medium/Low
**Affected Version(s)**: 
**Environment**: 

**Description**:
[Detailed description]

**Steps to Reproduce**:
1. 
2. 
3. 

**Expected vs Actual Behavior**:
- Expected: 
- Actual: 

**Impact**:
[Describe potential impact]

**Proof of Concept**:
[Code, screenshots, or video demonstration]

**Suggested Mitigation**:
[If you have suggestions]

**Additional Context**:
[Any other relevant information]

⏱️ Response Timeline

Stage Timeline Description
Initial Response ≀ 48 hours Acknowledgment of report receipt
Triage ≀ 72 hours Initial assessment and severity classification
Investigation 1-2 weeks Detailed analysis and reproduction
Fix Development 2-4 weeks Patch development and testing
Disclosure 30-90 days Coordinated public disclosure

Note: Timeline may vary based on complexity and severity. Critical vulnerabilities receive expedited handling.


🎯 Vulnerability Scope

βœ… In Scope

  • Authentication and authorization flaws
  • Data validation and injection vulnerabilities
  • Cryptographic weaknesses
  • Business logic errors with security impact
  • Dependencies with known vulnerabilities
  • Configuration and deployment security issues

❌ Out of Scope

  • Social engineering attacks
  • Physical security issues
  • Third-party service vulnerabilities (unless directly integrated)
  • Issues requiring extensive user interaction or unlikely scenarios
  • Vulnerabilities in unsupported versions
  • Issues requiring root/admin access to exploit

πŸ† Recognition

πŸ™ Hall of Fame

We maintain a list of security researchers who have responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities:

No reports received yet - be the first!

πŸ’« Recognition Options

  • Public acknowledgment in release notes
  • Addition to our security researchers list
  • LinkedIn recommendation (upon request)
  • Swag/merchandise (where applicable)

Note: We currently don't offer monetary rewards but deeply appreciate responsible disclosure.


πŸ› οΈ Security Best Practices

For Contributors

  • Code Review: All code changes require review before merging
  • Dependency Scanning: Regular updates and vulnerability scanning
  • Static Analysis: Automated security testing in CI/CD
  • Secrets Management: Never commit sensitive data

For Users

  • Keep Updated: Always use the latest supported version
  • Secure Configuration: Follow our security configuration guide
  • Report Issues: Report any suspicious behavior immediately
  • Monitor Advisories: Subscribe to security updates

πŸ“š Security Resources

πŸ”— Helpful Links

πŸ“– Internal Documentation

  • Security Configuration Guide (link to your docs)
  • Deployment Security Checklist (link to your docs)
  • Incident Response Plan (internal)

πŸ”‘ PGP Key

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βš–οΈ Legal Notice

By reporting a security vulnerability, you agree to:

  • Act in good faith and avoid privacy violations or data destruction
  • Not disclose the vulnerability publicly until we've had a chance to address it
  • Not exploit the vulnerability beyond demonstrating the issue
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

We commit to:

  • Investigate all legitimate reports
  • Keep you informed throughout the process
  • Credit you appropriately (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
  • Not pursue legal action for good faith security research

πŸ“ž Emergency Contact

For critical security issues requiring immediate attention:


Last Updated: September 2025 Next Review: December 2025

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