# Security Policy

## Supported Versions

We provide security updates for the following versions of `py10x-core`:

| Version | Supported          |
| ------- | ------------------ |
| 0.1.x   | :white_check_mark: |
| < 0.1   | :x:                |

## Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in `py10x-core`, please report it responsibly.

### How to Report

**DO NOT** create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities privately:

- **Email**: security@10x-software.org
- **GitHub**: Use private security reporting (not public issues)

### What to Include

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

1. **Description**: Clear description of the vulnerability
2. **Impact**: Potential impact and affected components
3. **Reproduction**: Steps to reproduce the issue
4. **Environment**: Python version, OS, and dependencies
5. **Mitigation**: Any workarounds you've identified

### Response Timeline

- **Acknowledgment**: Within 48 hours
- **Initial Assessment**: Within 1 week
- **Resolution**: Depends on severity and complexity

### Severity Levels

We classify vulnerabilities using the following severity levels:

- **Critical**: Remote code execution, authentication bypass
- **High**: Data exposure, privilege escalation
- **Medium**: Information disclosure, denial of service
- **Low**: Minor information leaks, cosmetic issues

## Security Best Practices

### For Users

1. **Keep Dependencies Updated**: Regularly update `py10x-core` and its dependencies
2. **Secure Storage**: Use secure connections for MongoDB and other storage backends
3. **Input Validation**: Always validate user input in your applications
4. **Access Control**: Implement proper authentication and authorization
5. **Environment Variables**: Use secure methods for storing sensitive configuration

### For Developers

1. **Secure Coding**: Follow secure coding practices
2. **Dependency Management**: Keep dependencies updated and scan for vulnerabilities
3. **Input Sanitization**: Sanitize all user inputs
4. **Error Handling**: Avoid exposing sensitive information in error messages
5. **Testing**: Include security testing in your development process

## Security Considerations

### Data Storage

- **MongoDB**: Use authentication and encryption in transit
- **Serialization**: Be aware of serialization security implications
- **Caching**: Secure cached data appropriately

### UI Components

- **Input Validation**: Validate all user inputs
- **XSS Prevention**: Sanitize user-generated content
- **CSRF Protection**: Implement CSRF protection where applicable

### Network Security

- **HTTPS**: Use HTTPS for all network communications
- **Certificate Validation**: Validate SSL/TLS certificates
- **Connection Security**: Use secure connection strings

## Vulnerability Disclosure

### Coordinated Disclosure

We follow a coordinated disclosure process:

1. **Private Report**: Vulnerability reported privately
2. **Assessment**: We assess the vulnerability
3. **Fix Development**: We develop and test fixes
4. **Release**: We release fixes and security advisories
5. **Public Disclosure**: We publicly disclose after fixes are available

### Credit

We will credit security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities, unless they prefer to remain anonymous.

## Security Updates

Security updates will be released as:

- **Patch releases** (e.g., 0.1.2.1) for critical and high severity issues
- **Minor releases** (e.g., 0.1.3) for medium severity issues
- **Major releases** (e.g., 0.2.0) for significant security improvements

## Security Advisories

Security advisories will be published:

- In the project's GitHub Security tab
- In the CHANGELOG.md file
- Via email to registered users (if applicable)


## Legal

This security policy is provided for informational purposes and does not create any legal obligations. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time.
