Linly-Talker is committed to maintaining a secure environment for all contributors, users, and stakeholders. This document outlines our security policies, including how to report vulnerabilities and the steps we take to ensure the security of the project.

The following table lists the versions of Linly-Talker that are currently supported with security updates:

If you discover a security vulnerability in the Linly-Talker project, please follow these steps:

1. Do not disclose the vulnerability publicly.

   • Public disclosure can put users at risk before a fix is implemented.

2. Contact the security team immediately.

   • Send an email to [email protected].
   • Include a detailed description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce it, and potential impact.

3. Allow the team time to respond.

   • We aim to acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours and will provide regular updates on our progress in addressing the issue.

4. Collaborate with us to validate and fix the issue.

   • We may reach out for additional information or assistance in validating and resolving the vulnerability.

To ensure the security of Linly-Talker, the project follows these best practices:

• Dependency Management:

  • Regularly update dependencies to patch known vulnerabilities.
  • Utilize tools like pip-audit and safety to scan for security issues in Python packages.

• Code Reviews:

  • All changes to the codebase must pass peer reviews to identify potential security concerns.

• Vulnerability Scanning:

  • Perform regular scans on dependencies and Docker images using tools like Trivy and Dependabot.

• Secure APIs:

  • Implement HTTPS for API communication to ensure data encryption.
  • Restrict API keys and sensitive data access through proper environment variable management.

• Least Privilege Principle:

  • Ensure that resources and services have the minimum permissions required to operate.

• Community Awareness:

  • Educate contributors and maintainers on secure coding practices and potential threats.

In the event of a confirmed vulnerability:

1. Acknowledgment:

   • Acknowledge the vulnerability report and provide an initial assessment within 48 hours.

2. Assessment:

   • Assess the scope and impact of the vulnerability.
   • Determine whether a patch, workaround, or mitigation is necessary.

3. Fix Implementation:

   • Develop and test a patch.
   • Notify the reporter of the vulnerability about the status.

4. Disclosure:

   • If the issue impacts users, publish a security advisory on the repository.
   • Provide details about the vulnerability, affected versions, and the fix.

For security-related inquiries or to report vulnerabilities, please email [email protected].

• Common Issues Summary: A list of known issues and troubleshooting steps.
• API Documentation: Secure API usage guidelines.
• LICENSE: Compliance and usage restrictions for the project.

Thank you for helping us keep Linly-Talker secure!