If you discover any security-related issues or vulnerabilities in this project, please follow these steps to responsibly disclose them:
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Privately Notify the Maintainer: Contact me privately through email at [[email protected]] with details of the vulnerability. Avoid disclosing the issue publicly until it has been addressed.
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Provide Information: Include as much information as possible about the vulnerability, including steps to reproduce it, potential impact, and any additional details that may help in the assessment and resolution.
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Cooperate with the Maintainer: Work with me to address and resolve the issue in a timely and coordinated manner.
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Security Awareness: When contributing code, be mindful of potential security implications. If you identify a security concern, report it following the steps outlined in the "Reporting a Security Issue" section.
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Pull Request Validation: Ensure that your pull requests do not introduce security vulnerabilities. Review your changes and consider their impact on the overall security posture of the project.
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Regular Updates: Keep project dependencies up to date. Regularly check for updates and security patches for libraries and packages used in the project.
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Dependency Scanning: Periodically review dependencies for known vulnerabilities using automated tools or services. Address any identified security issues promptly.
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Code Sanitization: Sanitize inputs and outputs to prevent security vulnerabilities such as injection attacks.
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Data Validation: Validate user input and ensure that data is validated and sanitized before being processed.
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Authentication and Authorization: Follow secure practices for authentication and authorization. Avoid hardcoding sensitive information, and use secure authentication mechanisms.
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Sensitive Data Handling: Exercise caution when handling sensitive data. Encrypt data in transit and at rest when necessary.
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Error Handling: Implement proper error handling to avoid exposing sensitive information in error messages.
All contributors are expected to adhere to the project's Code of Conduct to maintain a positive and respectful community environment.
I appreciate the efforts of all contributors in maintaining the security of this project. Your commitment to responsible disclosure and secure development practices is crucial for the success of this project.