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Security Policy

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Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

Responsible Disclosure

If you discover a security vulnerability in Internet Object, please follow responsible disclosure practices:

  1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue
  2. DO NOT discuss the vulnerability publicly
  3. DO email us privately at: security@maniartech.com

What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Suggested fixes (if any)
  • Your contact information

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Assessment: Within 1 week
  • Fix Timeline: Depends on severity
    • Critical: Within 24-48 hours
    • High: Within 1 week
    • Medium: Within 2 weeks
    • Low: Next scheduled release

Security Practices

Development Security

  • Code Review: All code changes require review
  • Static Analysis: Automated security scanning
  • Dependency Scanning: Regular vulnerability checks
  • Input Validation: Strict validation of all inputs
  • Output Encoding: Proper encoding of outputs

Infrastructure Security

  • GitHub Security: Two-factor authentication required
  • Access Control: Principle of least privilege
  • Secrets Management: No secrets in code or commits
  • Branch Protection: Protected master/main branch

Dependency Management

Regular Audits

We perform regular security audits of our dependencies:

# Weekly security check
yarn security:audit

# Fix vulnerabilities
yarn security:audit-fix

# Check for outdated packages
yarn deps:check

Dependency Policies

  1. Minimal Dependencies: Only include necessary packages
  2. Trusted Sources: Prefer well-maintained, popular packages
  3. Version Pinning: Lock critical dependencies to specific versions
  4. Regular Updates: Weekly dependency review and updates
  5. Vulnerability Monitoring: Automated alerts for new vulnerabilities

Supported Versions

We provide security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported End of Life
1.0.x ✅ Yes TBD
0.9.x ❌ No 2024-01-01
< 0.9 ❌ No 2023-01-01

Automated Security

GitHub Security Features

  • Dependabot: Automated dependency updates
  • Security Advisories: Vulnerability notifications
  • Dependency Review: PR security checks
  • Secret Scanning: Prevents credential leaks

Continuous Integration

Our CI pipeline includes:

  • Security vulnerability scanning
  • Dependency license checking
  • Static code analysis
  • Automated test suite

Security Workflows

# Security audit runs:
- On every push to master
- On every pull request
- Weekly scheduled scans
- Manual trigger available

Security Checklist

For Developers

Before Committing

  • No hardcoded secrets or credentials
  • Input validation implemented
  • Error handling doesn't leak sensitive info
  • Dependencies are up to date
  • Tests cover security scenarios

Before Releasing

  • Security audit passed: yarn security:audit
  • All tests pass: yarn test
  • Dependencies reviewed: yarn deps:check
  • Documentation updated
  • Version bumped appropriately

For Maintainers

Weekly Review

  • Check Dependabot PRs
  • Review security audit results
  • Monitor GitHub security advisories
  • Update dependencies if needed
  • Review access permissions

Monthly Review

  • Full security assessment
  • Dependency license review
  • Access audit (remove inactive contributors)
  • Security documentation update
  • Incident response plan review

Common Vulnerabilities

What We Protect Against

  1. Dependency Vulnerabilities: Regular scanning and updates
  2. Code Injection: Input validation and sanitization
  3. Information Disclosure: Careful error handling
  4. Supply Chain Attacks: Dependency integrity checks
  5. Denial of Service: Resource limits and validation

Best Practices for Users

  1. Keep Updated: Always use the latest version
  2. Validate Inputs: Don't trust user input
  3. Error Handling: Don't expose internal details
  4. Security Headers: Use appropriate security headers
  5. Regular Audits: Scan your own dependencies

Incident Response

In Case of Security Incident

  1. Immediate Response:

    • Assess the severity and impact
    • Contain the issue if possible
    • Document everything
  2. Communication:

    • Notify the security team
    • Prepare public disclosure (if needed)
    • Coordinate with affected users
  3. Resolution:

    • Develop and test fix
    • Release emergency patch
    • Update documentation
    • Post-incident review

Contact Information

  • Security Team: security@maniartech.com
  • Emergency: Use GitHub Security Advisory for critical issues
  • General Questions: Create a GitHub Discussion

Resources

Security Tools

Learning Resources


Last Updated: December 2024 Next Review: March 2025

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