We actively support the following versions of Semantica with security updates:

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to prevent potential exploitation.

Create a GitHub Security Advisory or contact us through GitHub Issues with "[SECURITY]" prefix.

Include the following information:

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, SQL injection, authentication bypass)
• Affected component (module, function, or file)
• Steps to reproduce (detailed description or proof-of-concept code)
• Potential impact (what could an attacker do?)
• Suggested fix (if you have one)
• Your contact information (for follow-up questions)

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Resolution: Depends on severity and complexity

• We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours
• We will provide regular updates on the status of the vulnerability
• Once fixed, we will credit you (if desired) in the security advisory
• We will coordinate public disclosure with you

1. Assessment: We assess the severity using CVSS scoring
2. Fix Development: We develop and test a fix
3. Release: We release a security update
4. Advisory: We publish a security advisory on GitHub
5. Communication: We notify users through appropriate channels

• Remote code execution
• Authentication bypass
• Data breach or exposure
• Response Time: Immediate (within 24 hours)

• Privilege escalation
• Significant data leakage
• Denial of service
• Response Time: Within 7 days

• Information disclosure
• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• CSRF vulnerabilities
• Response Time: Within 30 days

• Minor information leakage
• Best practice violations
• Response Time: Next release cycle

We regularly update dependencies to address security vulnerabilities. However, you should:

• Keep your dependencies up to date
• Review security advisories for our dependencies
• Use tools like pip-audit or safety to check for known vulnerabilities

• Never commit API keys or credentials to the repository
• Use environment variables or secure configuration management
• Rotate keys regularly
• Use least-privilege access principles

• Be cautious when processing untrusted data
• Validate and sanitize all inputs
• Use parameterized queries for database operations
• Implement rate limiting for public APIs

• Use HTTPS for all network communications
• Validate SSL/TLS certificates
• Be cautious with external API calls
• Implement proper authentication and authorization

• We monitor security advisories for all dependencies
• We update dependencies regularly in our development branch
• Critical security updates are backported to supported versions

If you discover a vulnerability in one of our dependencies:

1. Check if it's already reported upstream
2. Report to us if it affects Semantica specifically
3. We will coordinate with upstream maintainers if needed

We use automated tools to scan for vulnerabilities:

• Dependabot: Automated dependency updates and security alerts
• GitHub Security Advisories: Vulnerability tracking
• Manual Reviews: Regular security audits

1. Keep Semantica Updated: Always use the latest stable version
2. Review Dependencies: Regularly update your project dependencies
3. Secure Configuration: Use secure defaults and proper configuration
4. Monitor Logs: Watch for suspicious activity
5. Report Issues: Don't hesitate to report potential security issues

We appreciate responsible disclosure. Security researchers who help us improve the security of Semantica will be:

• Credited in security advisories (if desired)
• Listed in our security acknowledgments
• Recognized for their contribution

For security-related questions or concerns:

• GitHub Issues: Create an issue with "[SECURITY]" prefix
• GitHub Security Advisories: Report vulnerability

• OWASP Top 10
• Python Security Best Practices
• GitHub Security Best Practices

Thank you for helping keep Semantica and its users safe!