If you discover a security vulnerability in this project, please follow these steps:

Please do not open a public issue. Instead, send an email to:

• security@homelab-docs.com
• or create a private GitHub Security Advisory

Please include the following information in your report:

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, SQL injection, etc.)
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact
• Any suggested fixes (optional)

We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours and provide a detailed response within 7 days.

• 0-7 days: Initial assessment and triage
• 7-14 days: Patch development and testing
• 14-21 days: Coordinated disclosure (if applicable)
• 21+ days: Public disclosure (if not resolved)

Never commit .env files to version control. Use the provided .env.example as a template:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your actual values

• Store API keys in environment variables
• Use different keys for development and production
• Regularly rotate API keys
• Use the minimum required permissions

• Never commit private keys (.key, .pem files)
• Use the docker/ssl/ directory for local development only
• For production, use proper certificate management

• Use official base images
• Regularly update dependencies
• Run containers as non-root users when possible
• Limit container capabilities

# Run security checks before committing
pre-commit run --all-files

# Manual security scan
bandit -r ai-backend/
safety check
trivy fs .

# Check for known vulnerabilities
pip-audit

# Update dependencies regularly
pip install --upgrade -r requirements.txt

• All code must pass security tests in CI/CD
• Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
• Validate all user inputs
• Implement proper authentication and authorization

• Environment variable validation: Validates required environment variables on startup
• Input sanitization: All user inputs are sanitized and validated
• Rate limiting: API endpoints implement rate limiting
• HTTPS enforcement: Production deployments force HTTPS
• Security headers: Implements security best practices headers

• Security event logging: All security-related events are logged
• Failed login attempts: Tracks and alerts on suspicious activity
• API usage monitoring: Monitors for unusual API usage patterns
• File upload scanning: Scans uploaded files for malicious content

1. Web Application Attacks

   • XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
   • CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
   • SQL Injection
   • Remote Code Execution

2. Infrastructure Attacks

   • DDoS attacks
   • Container escape
   • Supply chain attacks
   • Man-in-the-middle attacks

3. Data Breaches

   • API key exposure
   • User data leakage
   • Configuration file exposure

1. Insider Threats

   • Malicious employees
   • Accidental data exposure
   • Privilege escalation

2. Configuration Errors

   • Misconfigured services
   • Weak credentials
   • Exposed debug interfaces

• Input validation: Strict input validation and sanitization
• Authentication: Strong authentication mechanisms
• Authorization: Proper access controls and permissions
• Encryption: Data encryption at rest and in transit

• Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring
• Logging: Comprehensive audit logging
• Scanning: Regular vulnerability scanning
• Testing: Security-focused testing

• Incident response: Clear incident response procedures
• Backup systems: Regular backups and disaster recovery
• Communication: Clear communication channels for security issues

• GDPR: Data protection and privacy compliance
• SOC 2: Security controls and processes
• ISO 27001: Information security management
• OWASP Top 10: Web application security best practices

• Data classification: Proper data classification and handling
• Data retention: Appropriate data retention policies
• Data disposal: Secure data disposal procedures
• Privacy: Privacy by design and default

• Static Analysis: bandit, safety, semgrep
• Dynamic Analysis: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
• Container Security: Trivy, Clair, Anchore
• Dependency Scanning: pip-audit, Snyk, GitHub Dependabot

• OWASP Top 10
• CWE Vulnerability Database
• CVE Database
• Security Guidelines

• Regular updates: Monthly dependency updates
• Security patches: Immediate patching for critical vulnerabilities
• Testing: Thorough testing before deploying patches
• Communication: Clear communication about security updates

• Public disclosure: Coordinated disclosure process
• Patch availability: Patches available before disclosure
• Documentation: Clear documentation of security issues
• Acknowledgment: Credit to security researchers

• Security Lead: security@homelab-docs.com
• GitHub Security: GitHub Security Advisory
• Bug Bounty: Contact security@homelab-docs.com for bug bounty program details

For critical security issues, please contact:

• Immediate Response: emergency@homelab-docs.com
• PGP Key: Available on request for encrypted communications

Thank you for helping keep the Homelab Documentation Hub secure! 🛡️