# Security Policy

## Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions of VigileGuard:

| Version | Supported          |
| ------- | ------------------ |
| 1.0.x   | :white_check_mark: |
| < 1.0   | :x:                |

## Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in VigileGuard, please report it responsibly:

### Contact
- **Email**: security@vigileguard.dev (or your preferred contact)
- **GitHub**: Create a private security advisory
- **Response Time**: We aim to respond within 48 hours

### What to Include
- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact
- Suggested fix (if available)

### Process
1. **Report** the vulnerability privately
2. **Acknowledgment** within 48 hours
3. **Investigation** and verification
4. **Fix** development and testing
5. **Disclosure** coordination
6. **Release** of patched version

## Security Measures

VigileGuard implements several security measures:

### Code Security
- Static code analysis with Bandit
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with Safety
- Container security scanning with Trivy
- Regular security updates

### Dependencies
We maintain up-to-date dependencies and monitor for known vulnerabilities:
- `click>=8.1.7` - Secure CLI framework
- `rich>=13.7.0` - Safe terminal formatting
- `PyYAML>=6.0.1` - Secure YAML parsing

### Runtime Security
- Minimal privilege requirements
- Input validation and sanitization
- Secure file handling
- Safe command execution

## Known Issues and Mitigations

### Current Vulnerabilities
The following issues have been identified and are being addressed:

1. **setuptools Path Traversal** (CVE-2022-40897)
   - **Status**: Mitigated by upgrading to setuptools>=65.5.2
   - **Impact**: Low (build-time only)

2. **CPAN.pm TLS Verification** 
   - **Status**: System-level issue
   - **Mitigation**: Use secure package managers

### Historical Issues
- None reported to date

## Security Best Practices

When using VigileGuard:

1. **Run with appropriate privileges** - Only escalate when necessary
2. **Validate configurations** - Review custom config files
3. **Keep updated** - Use the latest version
4. **Monitor logs** - Review audit output for anomalies
5. **Secure reports** - Protect generated security reports

## Compliance

VigileGuard aims to comply with:
- OWASP Security Guidelines
- CIS Controls
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework

## Updates

This security policy is reviewed and updated regularly. Last update: June 2025.