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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively support the latest version of this project.

Version Supported
latest
< latest

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security issue, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

  1. Do NOT open a public GitHub issue
  2. Use GitHub's Private Security Advisory feature:
    • Go to the repository's Security tab
    • Click "Report a vulnerability"
    • Fill out the advisory form

What to Include

Please include the following information in your report:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact
  • Suggested fix (if you have one)

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Status Update: Within 7 days
  • Fix Timeline: Varies by severity
    • Critical: Within 7 days
    • High: Within 14 days
    • Medium: Within 30 days
    • Low: Within 90 days

Disclosure Policy

  • We will work with you to understand and fix the vulnerability
  • We request that you do not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we have released a fix
  • We will credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Security Best Practices

When using this project:

  1. Keep Dependencies Updated: Regularly update to the latest version
  2. Use Environment Variables: Never hardcode secrets or API keys
  3. Review Permissions: Only grant necessary permissions
  4. Enable 2FA: Use two-factor authentication on your GitHub account
  5. Monitor Alerts: Watch for Dependabot security alerts

Security Features

This project implements the following security measures:

  • Automated dependency scanning via Dependabot
  • Regular security audits
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Path traversal protection
  • Rate limiting
  • Secure secret management

Contact

For general security questions, please open a discussion in the repository.


Last Updated: November 25, 2025

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