Security is a top priority for all projects. We take security vulnerabilities seriously and are committed to addressing them promptly and transparently.

• Supported Versions
• Security Standards
• Reporting a Vulnerability
• Security Response Process
• Security Best Practices
• Hall of Fame

We actively maintain security updates for the following versions:

• Latest Version: Receives all security updates and patches
• Previous Major Version: Receives critical security fixes for 12 months after the next major release
• Older Versions: No longer supported; users are encouraged to upgrade

We follow industry-standard secure development practices:

• Code Reviews: All code changes require peer review
• Static Analysis: Automated security scanning on all commits
• Dependency Scanning: Regular checks for vulnerable dependencies
• Secret Scanning: Prevention of hardcoded secrets in code
• Secure Defaults: Configurations are secure by default

• Unit Testing: Security-focused unit tests
• Integration Testing: End-to-end security validation
• Penetration Testing: Regular security assessments
• Vulnerability Scanning: Automated and manual security scans

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly using one of these methods:

🔒 Preferred: Private Security Advisory (Recommended for sensitive vulnerabilities)

• Go to the Security tab of the repository
• Click "Report a vulnerability"
• Create a private security advisory
• This keeps the vulnerability confidential until we can address it

💬 Alternative: GitHub Discussions

• Use our Security Discussion category
• For less sensitive security questions or general security discussions
• Public visibility - only use for non-sensitive security topics

🐛 Public Issue (Only for non-sensitive security improvements)

• Create a regular issue with the security label
• Use only for general security enhancements, not actual vulnerabilities

For Sensitive Vulnerabilities:

• ✅ Use GitHub's private security advisory feature
• ✅ Keep details confidential until we respond
• ✅ Provide detailed reproduction steps
• ❌ Do not disclose publicly until we've had time to fix

For General Security Questions:

• ✅ Use GitHub Discussions in the Security category
• ✅ Ask about security best practices
• ✅ Discuss security features or improvements

Please provide the following information:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact: Potential security impact and severity
• Reproduction: Step-by-step instructions to reproduce
• Affected Components: Which parts of the system are affected
• Environment: OS, browser, version information

• Proof of Concept: Screenshots or videos demonstrating the issue
• Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for remediation
• Related Issues: Links to similar or related security issues

## Vulnerability Report

**Summary**: Brief description of the vulnerability

**Severity**: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]

**Affected Component**: [Component/Module name]

**Vulnerability Type**: [e.g., XSS, SQL Injection, Authentication Bypass]

### Description
[Detailed description of the vulnerability]

### Impact
[Description of potential impact]

### Reproduction Steps
1. Step one
2. Step two
3. Step three

### Environment
- OS: [Operating System]
- Browser: [Browser and version]
- Version: [Application version]

### Additional Information
[Any additional context or information]

We use the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.1 to assess severity:

• Critical (9.0-10.0): Immediate attention required
• High (7.0-8.9): Important vulnerabilities requiring prompt attention
• Medium (4.0-6.9): Moderate vulnerabilities
• Low (0.1-3.9): Minor vulnerabilities

• Acknowledgment: We'll confirm receipt within 24 hours
• Updates: Regular updates on investigation progress
• Resolution: Notification when a fix is available
• Public Disclosure: Coordinated disclosure after resolution

1. Verification: Confirm the vulnerability exists
2. Risk Assessment: Evaluate impact and exploitability
3. Fix Development: Create and test security patch
4. Review: Security team and maintainer review
5. Deployment: Release fix to supported versions
6. Disclosure: Public security advisory publication

• Secure Coding: Follow secure coding guidelines
• Dependency Management: Keep dependencies updated
• Secret Management: Never commit secrets or sensitive data
• Input Validation: Validate and sanitize all inputs
• Authentication: Implement strong authentication mechanisms

• Keep Updated: Always use the latest supported version
• Strong Passwords: Use strong, unique passwords
• HTTPS: Always use HTTPS in production
• Regular Updates: Keep all dependencies updated
• Monitoring: Monitor for security alerts and updates

We acknowledge security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

Awaiting our first security researcher!

• Responsible Disclosure: Following our security reporting process
• Verified Vulnerability: Confirmed security impact
• Cooperation: Working with our team throughout the process

While we don't currently offer monetary rewards, we provide:

• Public Recognition: Listed in our Hall of Fame
• Acknowledgment: Credit in security advisories

We track and publish security metrics quarterly:

• Mean Time to Response: Average time to acknowledge reports
• Mean Time to Resolution: Average time to fix vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability Distribution: Breakdown by severity
• Security Investment: Resources dedicated to security

• OWASP Top 10
• CVE Database
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• SANS Secure Coding Practices

• Secure Coding Guidelines (Coming Soon)
• Security Architecture (Coming Soon)
• Incident Response Plan (Coming Soon)

• Security Vulnerabilities: Create a Private Security Advisory
• Security Discussions: GitHub Discussions - Security Category
• General Questions: Create an Issue
• Emergency: For critical vulnerabilities, create a private security advisory and mention urgency in the title

We support responsible disclosure and will not pursue legal action against researchers who:

• Follow our reporting guidelines
• Do not access or modify user data
• Do not perform attacks that could harm our services
• Do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities before we've had time to address them

We consider security research conducted under this policy to be:

• Authorized in accordance with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
• Authorized in accordance with relevant anti-hacking laws
• Exempt from DMCA takedown requests

📅 Last Updated: August 14, 2025
👤 Security Team: TyKonKet Security Team

🙏 Thank you for helping keep TyKonKet projects secure!