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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We take security seriously and will address vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Version Supported
Latest
< Latest

We recommend always using the latest version to ensure you have the most recent security updates.

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly:

How to Report

  1. Do NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
  2. Send a detailed report to: thomasvincent@gmail.com
  3. Include the following information:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if you have one)

What to Expect

  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
  • Status Updates: We'll keep you informed about the progress
  • Credit: Security researchers will be credited (unless they prefer to remain anonymous)
  • Timeline: We strive to release fixes within 7-14 days for critical vulnerabilities

Security Best Practices

When using this project:

  • Always use the latest stable version
  • Keep dependencies up to date (Dependabot is enabled)
  • Follow the principle of least privilege
  • Review security advisories regularly
  • Enable security alerts in your fork/clone

Security Features

This repository includes:

  • ✅ Dependabot security updates
  • ✅ Secret scanning (for public repositories)
  • ✅ Regular dependency updates
  • ✅ Code review requirements (where applicable)

Disclosure Policy

  • Coordinated Disclosure: We follow responsible disclosure practices
  • Public Disclosure: Vulnerabilities are disclosed publicly after a fix is released
  • CVE Assignment: Critical vulnerabilities may be assigned CVE identifiers

Hall of Fame

We appreciate security researchers who help us keep our projects secure. Contributors will be listed here (with permission):


Thank you for helping keep this project and its users safe!

There aren’t any published security advisories