Only the latest major version of Mazo is supported with security updates.

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly.

Email: security@example.com
PGP Key: [Available upon request]
Response Time: Within 48 hours

Please include:

• Vulnerability type and severity
• Affected versions
• Steps to reproduce
• Potential impact
• Any proposed mitigations

• Confirmation: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Analysis: We'll investigate and validate the report
• Resolution: We'll provide a fix timeline within 7 days
• Disclosure: We'll coordinate public disclosure timing
• Credit: We'll credit you in the security advisory

1. Keep Updated: Always use the latest version
2. Review Configuration: Understand default credentials and settings
3. Network Security: Run tests only against authorized systems
4. Access Control: Limit who can run load tests
5. Monitor Usage: Watch for unusual activity patterns

1. Input Validation: Sanitize all external inputs
2. Authentication: Use strong, unique credentials
3. Error Handling: Don't expose sensitive information
4. Dependencies: Keep third-party libraries updated
5. Testing: Include security tests in development

• Configurable admin and user credentials
• CSRF token protection
• Session management
• Password complexity recommendations

• HTTPS/SSL support
• Connection validation
• Timeout protection
• Error handling for network issues

• No sensitive data storage
• Configurable test data
• Secure credential handling
• Input sanitization

• Virtual environment support
• Sandboxed execution
• No system-level access
• Configurable resource limits

Risk: Default/weak credentials
Mitigation:

• Change default credentials in production
• Use strong passwords
• Implement rate limiting
• Enable logging

Risk: Error messages reveal system details
Mitigation:

• Generic error messages
• Debug mode only in development
• Sanitize log outputs
• Remove version headers

Risk: Load testing impacts system stability
Mitigation:

• Configurable user limits
• Resource monitoring
• Graceful degradation
• Rate limiting

Risk: Unencrypted communication
Mitigation:

• HTTPS enforcement
• Certificate validation
• Secure header implementation
• Connection encryption

• Major: Breaking changes, new features
• Minor: New features, enhancements
• Patch: Security fixes, bug fixes

1. Assessment: Vulnerability analysis and impact
2. Development: Secure coding practices
3. Testing: Comprehensive security testing
4. Review: Security audit and code review
5. Release: Coordinated disclosure and patch
6. Documentation: Security advisory and changelog

Security advisories will be published with:

• CVE identifier (if applicable)
• Severity rating
• Affected versions
• Patch versions
• Mitigation steps
• Credits

Mazo uses the following third-party libraries:

All dependencies are regularly monitored for security updates.

• MIT License: Permissive open source license
• Python Standards: PEP 8 compliance
• Testing Standards: Comprehensive test coverage
• Documentation: Complete and current
• Privacy: No personal data collection or storage

For security-related inquiries:

• Email: security@example.com
• PGP: Available upon request
• Response: Within 48 hours

Thank you for helping keep Mazo secure!