We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:
| Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| 3.0.x | ✅ |
| 2.3.x | ❌ |
| 2.2.x | ❌ |
| < 2.0 | ❌ |
Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.
Instead, please report them via email to: jimmy.moses@pnguot.ac.pg
Please include the following information:
- Type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
- Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
- The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
- Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
- Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
- Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
- Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it
- Initial Response: Within 48 hours
- Status Update: Within 7 days
- Fix Timeline: Depends on severity
- Critical: Within 7 days
- High: Within 14 days
- Medium: Within 30 days
- Low: Next regular release
- Security advisories will be published after a fix is available
- We follow responsible disclosure practices
- Credit will be given to reporters (unless anonymity is requested)
- Local Execution: All data processing happens locally, no data leaves your machine
- No External Dependencies: R packages are bundled, reducing supply chain risks
- File System Isolation: File access limited to user-selected files
- No Telemetry: No data collection or analytics
- No Network Calls: App runs completely offline after installation
- R code execution is not sandboxed
- User-provided CSV files are processed without extensive validation
- No code signing for installers (planned for future releases)
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Download from Official Sources: Only download Ördin from:
- GitHub Releases: https://github.com/jm0535/0rdin/releases
- Official repository: https://github.com/jm0535/0rdin
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Verify Checksums: Check file hashes before installation (provided in releases)
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Keep Updated: Always use the latest version for security patches
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Data Privacy: While Ördin doesn't transmit data, be cautious with sensitive datasets
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CSV Files: Only open CSV files from trusted sources
Security updates will be announced via:
- GitHub Security Advisories
- Release notes
- README updates
We regularly update dependencies to address known vulnerabilities:
- Electron: Updated quarterly or when critical CVEs are discovered
- R packages: Updated semi-annually
- npm packages: Audited with
npm auditbefore each release
For any security concerns: jimmy.moses@pnguot.ac.pg
For general issues: https://github.com/jm0535/0rdin/issues
Thank you for helping keep Ördin and our users safe!