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Security Policy

Supported Versions

This project is currently in active development. We provide security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
0.x.x
< 0.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

Phase 1: Single Maintainer (Current)

During Phase 1 governance, security vulnerabilities should be reported directly to the maintainer:

Primary Contact

  • Maintainer: @tommihip
  • Email: tommi@redb.co
  • GitHub Issues: Use the "Security" label

Reporting Process

  1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
  2. DO create a private security advisory or contact the maintainer directly
  3. DO provide detailed information about the vulnerability
  4. DO allow reasonable time for assessment and response

Required Information

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  • Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  • Impact: Potential impact on users and systems
  • Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  • Environment: OS, Go version, database versions, etc.
  • Proof of Concept: If possible, provide a minimal PoC
  • Timeline: Any disclosure timeline requirements

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 24 hours
  • Assessment: Within 3-5 business days
  • Fix Development: Depends on severity and complexity
  • Public Disclosure: Following responsible disclosure practices

Emergency Security Issues

For critical security vulnerabilities that require immediate attention:

  1. Use Emergency Procedures: Follow the emergency procedures in EMERGENCY_PROCEDURES.md
  2. Direct Contact: Contact the maintainer through available channels
  3. Emergency PR: Use [EMERGENCY] prefix for urgent security fixes
  4. Immediate Response: Critical issues will be addressed immediately

Security Measures

Current Security Features (Phase 1)

  • CodeQL Analysis: Automated security scanning on all PRs
  • Dependency Scanning: govulncheck for vulnerability detection
  • Security Reviews: All code changes reviewed by maintainer
  • Secure Development: Following Go security best practices

Planned Security Enhancements

Phase 2: First Contributors

  • Add security-focused code reviews
  • Implement automated dependency updates
  • Add security testing in CI/CD
  • Establish security team structure

Phase 3: Established Community

  • Dedicated security team
  • Automated vulnerability scanning
  • Security-focused development practices
  • Regular security audits

Phase 4: Enterprise Ready

  • Formal security review process
  • Advanced threat modeling
  • Comprehensive security testing
  • Enterprise-grade security features

Vulnerability Disclosure

Responsible Disclosure

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

  1. Private Reporting: Vulnerabilities reported privately
  2. Assessment Period: Time to assess and develop fixes
  3. Coordinated Disclosure: Public disclosure after fixes are ready
  4. Credit: Recognition for responsible disclosure

Disclosure Timeline

  • Critical: Immediate disclosure after fix
  • High: Disclosure within 30 days
  • Medium: Disclosure within 60 days
  • Low: Disclosure within 90 days

Security Best Practices

For Contributors

  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Review code for security issues
  • Report potential vulnerabilities
  • Keep dependencies updated
  • Use security-focused development tools

For Users

  • Keep the application updated
  • Follow security configuration guidelines
  • Report security issues promptly
  • Monitor security advisories
  • Use secure deployment practices

Security Configuration

Database Security

  • Use encrypted connections
  • Implement proper access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Monitor for suspicious activity

Network Security

  • Use TLS for all communications
  • Implement proper authentication
  • Monitor network traffic
  • Regular security assessments

Application Security

  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Output encoding
  • Secure session management
  • Regular security testing

Security Contacts

Phase 1 Contacts

  • Primary: @tommihip (Maintainer)
  • Backup: GitHub Security Advisories
  • Emergency: Follow emergency procedures

Future Contacts

As the project grows, security contacts will be updated to reflect the current governance phase and team structure.

Security Resources

Security Policy Updates

This security policy will be updated as the project evolves through governance phases. Changes will be communicated through:

  • Repository announcements
  • Security advisories
  • Documentation updates
  • Community notifications

Note: This security policy is designed for Phase 1 governance and will evolve as the project grows. For the most current information, always refer to the latest version of this document.

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