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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions with security updates:

Version Supported
1.x.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. Do NOT create a public issue

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

2. Report privately

Send an email to: [security@your-domain.com] or create a private security advisory on GitHub.

Include the following information:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Suggested fix (if available)

3. Response timeline

  • Initial response: Within 48 hours
  • Status update: Within 1 week
  • Resolution target: Within 30 days (depending on complexity)

Security Best Practices

This repository implements several security measures:

Code Security

  • Automated dependency vulnerability scanning with Dependabot
  • Code quality checks with ESLint security rules
  • Pre-commit hooks to prevent secrets from being committed
  • Regular security audits with npm audit

Environment Security

  • Environment variables are never committed to version control
  • .env.example template provided for safe configuration
  • Secrets management recommendations in documentation

Development Security

  • SSH key-based authentication for Git operations
  • Multi-device security considerations documented
  • Backup and recovery procedures for development environments

Security Guidelines for Contributors

When contributing to this project:

  1. Never commit secrets - Use .env files and .gitignore
  2. Keep dependencies updated - Regular npm audit and updates
  3. Follow secure coding practices - Input validation, error handling
  4. Test security measures - Verify your changes don't introduce vulnerabilities
  5. Document security considerations - Update relevant documentation

Automated Security Measures

This repository includes:

  • Dependabot: Automated dependency updates
  • CodeQL: Static code analysis for security issues
  • Secret scanning: Prevents secrets from being committed
  • Security advisories: GitHub security advisory integration

Questions?

For security-related questions that are not vulnerabilities, please:

  • Open a discussion in the repository
  • Reference our security documentation
  • Follow established security practices

This security policy is reviewed monthly and updated as needed.

There aren’t any published security advisories