We actively support the following versions of Boutique-To-Box with security updates:

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description of the vulnerability

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, SQL injection, authentication bypass)
• Affected component(s) (frontend, backend, API, etc.)
• Steps to reproduce the vulnerability
• Potential impact of the vulnerability
• Suggested fix (if you have one)
• Your contact information for follow-up questions

• Initial Response: Within 24 hours
• Vulnerability Assessment: Within 72 hours
• Fix Development: 1-2 weeks (depending on severity)
• Public Disclosure: After fix is deployed and users have time to update

We believe in recognizing security researchers who help make our platform safer:

• Critical: Shoutout in our discord server and a special role with some swags.
• High: Shoutout in our discord server with a badge in server.
• Medium: Recognition in our discord server with sticker.
• Low: Appreciation in our discord server.

• Remote code execution
• SQL injection
• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Authentication bypass
• Privilege escalation
• Data exposure vulnerabilities
• CSRF with significant impact

• Social engineering attacks
• Physical attacks
• DoS/DDoS attacks
• Issues requiring physical access
• Vulnerabilities in third-party services
• Issues that require user interaction (like phishing)

• Never commit secrets (API keys, passwords, tokens) to the repository
• Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
• Validate all inputs on both client and server side
• Follow OWASP guidelines for web application security
• Keep dependencies updated and scan for vulnerabilities
• Use HTTPS for all communications
• Implement proper authentication and authorization

• Keep your installation updated to the latest version
• Use strong passwords and enable 2FA when available
• Review permissions before granting access to third-party integrations
• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Use official releases only from trusted sources

• Static Analysis: Automated security scanning with SonarCloud
• Dependency Scanning: Regular vulnerability checks with Snyk
• Code Reviews: All code changes require security review
• Secrets Management: No hardcoded secrets in codebase

• HTTPS Everywhere: All communications encrypted in transit
• Secure Headers: Proper security headers implemented
• Rate Limiting: Protection against brute force attacks
• Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization
• Authentication: Secure JWT implementation with proper expiration

• Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data encrypted in database
• Access Controls: Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging of security events
• Data Minimization: Only collect necessary user data
• GDPR Compliance: Full compliance with data protection regulations

1. Immediate containment of the threat
2. Assessment of the impact and affected systems
3. Communication to affected users within 24 hours
4. Remediation and deployment of fixes
5. Post-incident review and security improvements

• Status Page: status.boutique-to-box.com
• Security Announcements: Via email to registered users
• GitHub Security Advisories: For technical details
• Discord Community: For real-time updates

• No hardcoded secrets or API keys
• Input validation implemented
• Output encoding applied
• Authentication checks in place
• Authorization properly implemented
• Error handling doesn't leak sensitive info
• Dependencies are up to date
• Security tests written and passing

• Security scan completed
• Penetration testing performed
• SSL/TLS certificates valid
• Security headers configured
• Monitoring and alerting set up
• Backup and recovery tested
• Incident response plan updated

• Development Security Guide
• API Security Documentation
• Infrastructure Security

• OWASP Top 10
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• CWE/SANS Top 25
• SANS Secure Coding Practices

• Email: [email protected]
• PGP Key: Download Public Key
• Response Time: 24 hours maximum

For critical security issues requiring immediate attention:

• Phone: +1-555-SECURITY (24/7 hotline)
• Signal: +1-555-SEC-EMER

By reporting vulnerabilities to us, you agree to:

• Give us reasonable time to fix the issue before public disclosure
• Not access or modify user data without explicit permission
• Not perform actions that could harm our users or services
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations

We will not pursue legal action against security researchers who:

• Follow our responsible disclosure process
• Act in good faith
• Don't violate user privacy or disrupt our services
• Don't access data beyond what's necessary to demonstrate the vulnerability

Last Updated: January 2024 Version: 1.0

Thank you for helping keep Boutique-To-Box secure! 🛡️