We take security vulnerabilities seriously and appreciate responsible disclosure from the community.

For all security-related reports, please use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature. This is available on each repository under the "Security" tab.

1. Navigate to the affected repository
2. Click on the "Security" tab
3. Select "Report a vulnerability"
4. Fill out the vulnerability report form

This method ensures your report remains confidential and reaches our security team directly.

If you are unable to use GitHub's reporting feature, you may contact us via email at [todo: add email].

Please encrypt sensitive information when possible.

To help us address the issue efficiently, please include:

• A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Affected repository and version (if applicable)
• Potential impact assessment
• Any proof-of-concept code or screenshots (if available)
• Your recommendations for remediation (optional)

• Do not publicly disclose the vulnerability before it has been addressed
• Do not exploit the vulnerability beyond what is necessary to demonstrate it
• Do not access, modify, or delete data belonging to others

• Initial acknowledgment: within 24 hours
• Status update: within 7 days of acknowledgment
• Resolution timeline: varies depending on severity and complexity

1. Acknowledgment: We confirm receipt of your report
2. Assessment: Our security team evaluates the vulnerability
3. Remediation: We develop and test a fix
4. Release: We deploy the fix and notify affected parties
5. Disclosure: We coordinate with you on public disclosure (if applicable)

We will keep you informed throughout the process and credit you for the discovery (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).

This security policy applies to all repositories within the DevsForge organization, including both public and private repositories.

• Security vulnerabilities in DevsForge-maintained code
• Configuration issues that could lead to security exposure
• Authentication and authorization flaws
• Data exposure risks

• Vulnerabilities in third-party dependencies (please report these to the respective maintainers, but do let us know so we can update)
• Social engineering attacks
• Physical security concerns
• Denial-of-service attacks that do not reveal an underlying vulnerability

We encourage all contributors to follow these security practices:

• Never commit secrets: Do not commit API keys, passwords, tokens, or other sensitive credentials to repositories
• Keep dependencies updated: Regularly update dependencies to patch known vulnerabilities
• Review your code: Check for common security issues before submitting pull requests
• Use signed commits: Where possible, sign your commits with GPG to verify authenticity
• Report suspicious activity: If you notice anything unusual in our repositories or dependencies, please let us know

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our software supply chain. Contributors should be vigilant about the packages and dependencies they introduce:

• Verify the authenticity of packages before adding them as dependencies
• Prefer well-maintained packages with active communities
• Report any suspicious packages or unexpected behavior to our security team

Security reports and incidents are handled by our dedicated security team. For general security inquiries, please use the channels listed above.

This Security Policy is inspired by community best practices and open source security standards.

License:

This Security Policy is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

You are free to adapt and use this Security Policy for your own community, with attribution to DevsForge.