We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions:

This project implements comprehensive security measures:

• GitHub tokens are stored as repository secrets, never in code
• Environment variables are properly configured and documented
• No sensitive credentials are committed to the repository

• GitHub API access uses only required scopes (public_repo)
• Actions run with minimal necessary permissions
• No write access to sensitive repository settings

• All external data is validated and sanitized
• Repository metadata is processed safely
• No user-generated content is executed

• Only public repository metadata is collected
• No private repositories or sensitive information is accessed
• All data processing is transparent and auditable

• Dependencies are regularly updated for security patches
• Security measures are reviewed and improved continuously
• Automated vulnerability scanning through GitHub

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

• Email: runawaydevil@pm.me
• Subject: [SECURITY] Vulnerability Report - Ghostbuster

Please provide the following information:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact assessment
• Suggested fix (if available)

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Resolution: Varies based on severity and complexity

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

1. We will acknowledge receipt of your report
2. We will investigate and validate the vulnerability
3. We will develop and test a fix
4. We will coordinate the release of the fix
5. We will publicly acknowledge your contribution (if desired)

When contributing to this project:

• All code changes require review before merging
• Security implications are considered in all reviews
• Automated checks validate code quality and security

• Use npm audit to check for vulnerabilities
• Keep dependencies updated to latest secure versions
• Avoid adding unnecessary dependencies

• Never commit .env files or secrets
• Use .env.example for documentation
• Validate all environment variable usage

• Follow principle of least privilege
• Validate all external API responses
• Implement proper error handling

This repository includes:

• Dependabot: Automated dependency updates
• CodeQL: Static code analysis for vulnerabilities
• Secret Scanning: Detection of accidentally committed secrets
• Vulnerability Alerts: Notifications for known security issues

• Actions use pinned versions with SHA hashes
• Secrets are properly scoped and protected
• No sensitive data is logged or exposed

• Rate limiting compliance to prevent abuse
• Proper error handling to avoid information leakage
• Caching to minimize API surface area

This project follows:

• OWASP security guidelines
• GitHub security best practices
• Node.js security recommendations
• TypeScript security patterns

• 2025-12-29: Initial security policy implementation
• 2025-12-29: Comprehensive security review and documentation

For security-related questions or concerns:

• 📧 Email: runawaydevil@pm.me
• 🐛 Create a security-related issue (for non-sensitive topics)
• 📖 Review our Contributing Guidelines

Thank you for helping keep Ghostbuster secure! 🛡️