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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

πŸ”’ Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Version Supported
2.0.x βœ…
1.5.x βœ…
1.0.x ❌
< 1.0 ❌

πŸ› Reporting a Vulnerability

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

How to Report

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead:

  1. Email us directly at: [montaquim.tbm@gmail.com]
  2. Subject line: "Security Vulnerability - TypeMaster"
  3. Include:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if any)
    • Your contact information

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: Within 7 days
  • Status Updates: Every 7-14 days
  • Resolution: Depends on severity
    • Critical: 1-7 days
    • High: 7-30 days
    • Medium: 30-90 days
    • Low: 90+ days

Disclosure Policy

  • We will work with you to understand and resolve the issue
  • We request that you do not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we've had a chance to address it
  • We will credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
  • We may offer a bug bounty for significant vulnerabilities (coming soon)

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Measures

Authentication Security

  • Password Hashing: bcrypt with salt
  • Session Management: Secure Firebase sessions
  • OAuth 2.0: Google Sign-In
  • HTTPS Only: All communications encrypted
  • CSRF Protection: Token-based protection
  • Rate Limiting: Prevent brute force attacks (coming soon)

Data Security

  • Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3
  • Encryption at Rest: Google Cloud encryption
  • Firestore Security Rules: Strict access control
  • Input Validation: All user inputs sanitized
  • XSS Protection: Content Security Policy
  • SQL Injection: N/A (NoSQL database)

Infrastructure Security

  • Firebase Hosting: Google Cloud infrastructure
  • DDoS Protection: Google Cloud Armor
  • Regular Backups: Automated daily backups
  • Monitoring: Real-time security monitoring
  • Updates: Regular dependency updates

πŸ” Best Practices for Users

Account Security

  1. Use Strong Passwords

    • At least 8 characters
    • Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers
    • Avoid common words
    • Don't reuse passwords
  2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (coming soon)

  3. Keep Email Secure

    • Use secure email provider
    • Enable 2FA on email
    • Don't share email password
  4. Log Out on Shared Devices

    • Always log out when done
    • Don't save passwords on public computers

Safe Usage

  1. Verify URL: Always check you're on the correct domain
  2. HTTPS: Ensure connection is secure (lock icon)
  3. Beware of Phishing: We'll never ask for your password via email
  4. Update Browser: Keep browser up to date
  5. Report Suspicious Activity: Contact us immediately

🚨 Known Security Considerations

Current Limitations

  1. No 2FA Yet: Two-factor authentication coming soon
  2. Password Reset: Email-based reset coming soon
  3. Session Timeout: Fixed session duration (can't be customized)

Planned Improvements

  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password strength meter
  • Account activity log
  • Suspicious login alerts
  • IP-based access control
  • Advanced rate limiting
  • Security headers enhancement

πŸ“‹ Security Checklist for Developers

If you're contributing to TypeMaster:

Code Security

  • Validate all user inputs
  • Sanitize data before display
  • Use parameterized queries (if applicable)
  • Avoid eval() and similar functions
  • Check for XSS vulnerabilities
  • Implement CSRF protection
  • Use secure random number generation
  • Handle errors gracefully (don't expose internals)

Authentication

  • Never store passwords in plain text
  • Use secure session management
  • Implement proper logout
  • Validate tokens server-side
  • Use HTTPS for all auth requests
  • Implement rate limiting

Data Handling

  • Encrypt sensitive data
  • Use HTTPS for all requests
  • Validate data types
  • Limit data exposure
  • Implement proper access controls
  • Log security events

Dependencies

  • Keep dependencies updated
  • Audit npm packages regularly
  • Remove unused dependencies
  • Check for known vulnerabilities
  • Use lock files (package-lock.json)

πŸ” Security Audit History

Date Auditor Findings Status
2025-09-30 Internal Minor XSS risk Fixed
2025-09-01 Internal Initial audit Passed

πŸ“ž Contact

Security Team

Email: [montaquim.tbm@gmail.com] PGP Key: [Coming soon]

General Support

Email: [montaquim.tbm@gmail.com] GitHub: [Repository URL]/security


πŸ† Security Hall of Fame

We thank the following security researchers for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities:

No vulnerabilities reported yet


πŸ“š Resources


Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Security is an ongoing process. We continuously work to improve the security of TypeMaster.

There aren’t any published security advisories