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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Version Supported
1.0.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue

Security vulnerabilities should not be disclosed publicly until we have had a chance to address them.

2. Email us directly

Send an email to: security@makerfriends.com

Please include the following information:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact
  • Any suggested fixes (if you have them)
  • Your contact information (optional, but helpful for follow-up)

3. Response timeline

  • Initial response: Within 48 hours
  • Status update: Within 1 week
  • Resolution: As quickly as possible, typically within 30 days

4. What to expect

  • We will acknowledge receipt of your report
  • We will investigate the vulnerability
  • We will provide regular updates on our progress
  • We will work with you to verify the fix
  • We will publicly acknowledge your contribution (if desired) once the vulnerability is resolved

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Always use the latest version of the website
  • Report suspicious activity immediately
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication when available

For Contributors

  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Keep dependencies up to date
  • Review code for security vulnerabilities
  • Use environment variables for sensitive data
  • Never commit secrets or API keys

Security Measures

Our website implements the following security measures:

  • HTTPS Only: All traffic is encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Content Security Policy: Prevents XSS attacks
  • Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
  • Dependency Scanning: Regular security audits of dependencies
  • Secure Headers: Security headers to prevent common attacks
  • No Data Storage: We don't store sensitive user data
  • Regular Updates: Dependencies and frameworks are kept current

Responsible Disclosure

We believe in responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. We will:

  • Work with security researchers to fix issues
  • Give appropriate credit to reporters (if desired)
  • Not take legal action against security researchers acting in good faith
  • Publish security advisories for significant vulnerabilities

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Thank you for helping keep MakerFriends.com secure! 🔒

There aren’t any published security advisories