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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

πŸ›‘οΈ Supported Versions

We provide security updates for the following versions of Wooak:

Version Supported
0.1.x βœ…
< 0.1 ❌

🚨 Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in Wooak, please follow these steps:

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to prevent exploitation.

2. Report the vulnerability

Please report security vulnerabilities by:

  • Email: [INSERT SECURITY EMAIL] (if available)
  • GitHub Security Advisory: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
  • Direct Contact: Contact the maintainer directly through GitHub

3. Include the following information

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  • Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  • Impact: Potential impact and severity assessment
  • Environment: OS, version, and configuration details
  • Proof of Concept: If applicable, include a minimal proof of concept
  • Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for fixing the issue

4. Response Timeline

We will respond to security reports within:

  • Initial Response: 24-48 hours
  • Status Update: Within 1 week
  • Resolution: As quickly as possible, typically within 30 days

5. Disclosure Process

  • We will work with you to understand and reproduce the issue
  • We will develop and test a fix
  • We will coordinate the release of the fix
  • We will credit you for the discovery (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

πŸ”’ Security Features

Wooak implements several security features:

SSH Key Validation

  • Validates key types and sizes
  • Checks for weak or deprecated algorithms
  • Provides security recommendations

Audit Logging

  • Tracks all security-relevant events
  • Configurable retention policies
  • Structured logging for analysis

Host Security

  • Allow/block list management
  • Connection validation
  • Security policy enforcement

Configuration Safety

  • Non-destructive configuration edits
  • Automatic backups before changes
  • Atomic file operations

πŸ› οΈ Security Best Practices

For Users

  1. Keep Wooak Updated: Always use the latest version
  2. Use Strong SSH Keys: Prefer Ed25519 over RSA
  3. Regular Key Rotation: Rotate SSH keys periodically
  4. Monitor Audit Logs: Review security events regularly
  5. Secure Configuration: Protect your SSH config file

For Developers

  1. Input Validation: Always validate user input
  2. Secure Defaults: Use secure default configurations
  3. Error Handling: Don't expose sensitive information in errors
  4. Dependency Management: Keep dependencies updated
  5. Code Review: Security-focused code reviews

πŸ” Security Scanning

We use automated security scanning tools:

  • Dependabot: Monitors for vulnerable dependencies
  • CodeQL: Static analysis for security vulnerabilities
  • Manual Review: Regular security-focused code reviews

πŸ“‹ Security Checklist

Before submitting code, ensure:

  • No hardcoded secrets or credentials
  • Input validation for all user inputs
  • Proper error handling without information disclosure
  • Secure file operations
  • No SQL injection or command injection vulnerabilities
  • Proper authentication and authorization checks
  • Secure communication protocols
  • Regular dependency updates

πŸ† Security Acknowledgments

We appreciate security researchers who help improve Wooak's security. Contributors will be acknowledged in:

  • Security advisories
  • Release notes
  • Project documentation
  • Hall of Fame (if desired)

πŸ“ž Contact Information

Security Contact: Arya Soni

GitHub Security: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting


This security policy is effective as of the date of its adoption and will be reviewed and updated as needed to ensure it continues to serve our security needs.

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