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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We are committed to providing security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
1.0.x
0.9.x
0.8.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to prevent exploitation.

2. DO report via email

Send your report to: security@anga-weather.com

3. Include the following information:

  • Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  • Impact: Potential impact if exploited
  • Steps to reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  • Proof of concept: If possible, include a proof of concept
  • Affected versions: Which versions are affected
  • Suggested fix: If you have suggestions for fixing the issue

4. Response timeline:

  • Initial response: Within 48 hours
  • Status update: Within 7 days
  • Resolution: Depends on complexity, typically 30-90 days

Security Best Practices

For Contributors

  • Never commit sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)
  • Use environment variables for configuration
  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Validate all user inputs
  • Implement proper authentication and authorization

For Users

  • Keep your application updated to the latest version
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication when available
  • Regularly review and rotate API keys
  • Monitor application logs for suspicious activity

Security Features

Authentication & Authorization

  • JWT-based authentication
  • Role-based access control
  • Session management
  • Password hashing with bcrypt

Data Protection

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption in transit
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • SQL injection prevention
  • XSS protection
  • CSRF protection

API Security

  • Rate limiting
  • Request validation
  • CORS configuration
  • API key management
  • Audit logging

Infrastructure Security

  • Docker containerization
  • Network isolation
  • Regular security updates
  • Vulnerability scanning

Vulnerability Disclosure

Coordinated Disclosure

We follow a coordinated disclosure policy:

  1. Private reporting of vulnerabilities
  2. Investigation and validation
  3. Fix development and testing
  4. Security advisory publication
  5. Patch release to users

Disclosure Timeline

  • Critical vulnerabilities: 7 days after patch
  • High severity: 14 days after patch
  • Medium severity: 30 days after patch
  • Low severity: 90 days after patch

Security Updates

Automatic Updates

  • Security patches are automatically applied in CI/CD pipeline
  • Dependencies are regularly scanned for vulnerabilities
  • Automated security testing in development workflow

Manual Updates

  • Critical security updates require immediate attention
  • Users are notified via GitHub releases and security advisories
  • Update instructions are provided in release notes

Security Contacts

Primary Security Contact

Security Team

  • Lead Developer: [Lead Developer Name]
  • DevOps Engineer: [DevOps Engineer Name]
  • Security Advisor: [Security Advisor Name]

Emergency Contact

For critical security issues requiring immediate attention:

Security Acknowledgments

We would like to thank security researchers and contributors who have responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities:

  • [Researcher Name] - [Vulnerability Description]
  • [Researcher Name] - [Vulnerability Description]

Security Resources

Documentation

Tools

External Resources


Reporting Security Issues

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. If you find a vulnerability, please report it responsibly.

Email: security@anga-weather.com

Response Time: 24-48 hours

Disclosure Policy: Coordinated disclosure with appropriate timelines


Last updated: January 2025

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