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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

πŸ›‘οΈ CommitWeave Security

Security is a top priority for CommitWeave. We take all security concerns seriously and appreciate the community's help in identifying and resolving potential vulnerabilities.

🚨 Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

πŸ“§ How to Report

DO NOT create public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities. Instead:

Primary: Email security@glincker.com
Backup: Email support@glincker.com with "SECURITY" in the subject

πŸ“‹ What to Include

Please provide as much information as possible:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Affected versions of CommitWeave
  • Environment details (OS, Node.js version, etc.)
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Suggested fix (if you have one)
  • Your contact information for follow-up

πŸ”’ Confidentiality

We are committed to:

  • Acknowledging your report within 24 hours
  • Providing regular updates on our progress
  • Keeping your report confidential until a fix is released
  • Crediting you appropriately (if you wish) in our security advisories

🎯 Supported Versions

Security updates are provided for the following versions:

Version Supported End of Life
0.1.x βœ… Full support TBD
< 0.1 ❌ No support Immediate

VS Code Extension:

Version Supported End of Life
Latest βœ… Full support -
Previous ⚠️ Critical only 6 months

πŸ” Security Considerations

πŸ”‘ API Keys & Secrets

CommitWeave handles sensitive information including:

  • AI provider API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic)
  • Git repository access
  • Configuration files

We Never:

  • Log or store API keys
  • Transmit keys to unauthorized endpoints
  • Include keys in error messages or debug output
  • Commit keys to repositories

Users Should:

  • Store API keys in secure environment variables
  • Use key rotation best practices
  • Review configuration files before sharing
  • Report any key exposure immediately

🌐 Network Security

CommitWeave makes network requests to:

  • AI provider APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic)
  • Git remote repositories
  • npm registry (for updates)

Security Measures:

  • All API calls use HTTPS
  • Certificate pinning where applicable
  • Request validation and sanitization
  • Timeout and retry limits

πŸ’» Local Security

File System Access:

  • Read access to git repository and configuration
  • Write access only to generated commit messages
  • No modification of source code or sensitive files

Process Security:

  • No arbitrary command execution
  • Sandboxed execution environment
  • Input validation and sanitization

πŸ”Œ VS Code Extension Security

Extension Permissions:

  • File system access (repository directory)
  • Terminal access (for CLI integration)
  • Configuration storage
  • Webview content security policy (CSP)

Security Controls:

  • CSP headers prevent XSS in webviews
  • No remote code execution
  • Limited VS Code API surface
  • Secure inter-process communication

⚑ Response Timeline

Acknowledgment

  • < 24 hours: Initial response confirming receipt
  • < 48 hours: Initial assessment and severity classification

Investigation

  • Critical: Fix within 1-3 days
  • High: Fix within 1 week
  • Medium: Fix within 2 weeks
  • Low: Fix in next regular release

Disclosure

  • Coordinated disclosure with reporter
  • Public advisory after fix is released
  • CVE assignment for qualifying vulnerabilities

πŸ† Security Hall of Fame

We recognize security researchers who help improve CommitWeave:

No reports yet - be the first to help us improve security!

πŸ”„ Security Updates

Update Notifications

  • Critical/High: Immediate notification via GitHub Security Advisories
  • Medium/Low: Included in regular release notes
  • All: Email notifications to security@glincker.com subscribers

Patching Strategy

  • Patch releases (0.1.1, 0.1.2) for security fixes
  • Automated updates encouraged for security patches
  • Backwards compatibility maintained when possible

πŸ“š Security Best Practices

For Users

  1. Keep Updated: Use the latest version of CommitWeave
  2. Secure API Keys: Use environment variables, never commit keys
  3. Review Configurations: Check settings before sharing
  4. Network Security: Use secure networks for API calls
  5. Report Issues: Notify us of any suspicious behavior

For Contributors

  1. Secure Development: Follow secure coding practices
  2. Dependency Management: Regular security audits of dependencies
  3. Code Review: Security-focused PR reviews
  4. Testing: Include security test cases
  5. Documentation: Clear security guidance in docs

πŸ”§ Security Tools & Automation

Automated Security Scanning

  • npm audit: Dependency vulnerability scanning
  • GitHub Security Advisories: Automated vulnerability detection
  • Code Analysis: Static analysis for common vulnerabilities
  • Supply Chain: Package integrity verification

Manual Security Reviews

  • Code audits for sensitive functionality
  • Penetration testing for the VS Code extension
  • Configuration reviews for secure defaults
  • Documentation reviews for security guidance

πŸ“ž Contact Information

Security Team

General Support

πŸ“ Legal & Compliance

Responsible Disclosure

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

  • 90-day disclosure timeline (negotiable for complex issues)
  • Coordination with reporters throughout the process
  • Public recognition for responsible reporters
  • No legal action against good-faith security researchers

Compliance

CommitWeave is designed to comply with:

  • OWASP Top 10 security guidelines
  • Common security standards for developer tools
  • Privacy regulations regarding data handling
  • Open source security best practices

πŸ”’ Security is everyone's responsibility. Thank you for helping keep CommitWeave secure! 🧢✨

Maintained by GLINR STUDIOS
Security Contact: security@glincker.com

There aren’t any published security advisories