🚨 Don't create public issues for security vulnerabilities!

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in GitTalker, please report it responsibly.

For sensitive security issues:

• GitHub Private Vulnerability Reporting: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
• Direct Contact: Send a private message to @Immutablemike on GitHub
• Profile Contact: Visit https://github.com/Immutablemike for additional contact methods

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

• Description: Clear explanation of the vulnerability
• Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to demonstrate the issue
• Impact Assessment: What data/systems could be affected
• Environment Details: Python version, dependencies, deployment context
• Potential Fix: If you have suggestions for remediation
• Your Contact Info: How we can reach you for follow-up questions

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours of your report
• Assessment: We'll validate and assess the issue within 5 business days
• Resolution: Timeline depends on severity, but we prioritize security fixes
• Disclosure: We'll coordinate with you on public disclosure timing

Security issues we're interested in:

• Authentication bypasses in Slack integration
• Injection vulnerabilities (SQL, command, etc.)
• Unauthorized access to GitHub repositories
• Information disclosure through logs or error messages
• Denial of service vulnerabilities
• Dependency vulnerabilities with actual exploit paths

Out of scope:

• Theoretical attacks without proof of concept
• Social engineering attacks
• Physical attacks
• Issues in third-party dependencies without GitTalker-specific impact

• Environment Variables: All sensitive data stored in environment variables
• Token Scoping: GitHub tokens use minimal required permissions
• Input Validation: User inputs are validated and sanitized
• Dependency Scanning: Regular dependency vulnerability checks
• Code Review: All changes require review before merging

• Automated Security Scanning: GitHub CodeQL and Dependabot
• Security Headers: Implement security headers for web endpoints
• Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting for API endpoints
• Audit Logging: Enhanced logging for security-relevant events

We believe in responsible disclosure and will:

• Credit researchers who report valid security issues (with permission)
• Coordinate disclosure timing to protect users
• Provide updates on fix progress and timeline
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the process

While we don't currently offer a formal bug bounty program, we greatly appreciate security researchers who help keep GitTalker secure. We're happy to:

• Provide public recognition for your contribution
• Send GitTalker swag (when available)
• Consider you for early access to new features

Primary Security Contact: @Immutablemike

• GitHub Profile: https://github.com/Immutablemike
• Private Vulnerability Reports: GitHub Security Advisories
• Public Security Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions with security label

For critical security issues requiring immediate attention:

1. GitHub Private Message: @Immutablemike
2. Mark as Urgent: Clearly indicate the critical nature in your message
3. Include "SECURITY": Put "SECURITY" in your message subject

Keep it secure, keep it safe! 🔒

We appreciate the security community's efforts to keep open source software secure for everyone.