We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

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

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to allow us to address them before public disclosure.

• Email: security@datacorex.com (preferred)
• Private message: Contact the maintainers directly

Please include the following information in your report:

• Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Impact: What an attacker could accomplish by exploiting this vulnerability
• Affected versions: Which versions of the software are affected
• Proof of concept: If possible, provide a minimal proof of concept

• Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
• Initial assessment: We will provide an initial assessment within 7 days
• Status updates: We will provide regular updates on our progress
• Resolution: We aim to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 30 days

1. Keep software updated: Always use the latest version of DataCoreX
2. Strong authentication: Use strong, unique passwords and enable 2FA when available
3. Secure configuration: Follow the security configuration guidelines in the documentation
4. Network security: Deploy behind a firewall and use HTTPS in production
5. Monitor logs: Regularly review application and access logs

1. Dependency management: Keep dependencies updated and scan for vulnerabilities
2. Code review: All code changes require review before merging
3. Static analysis: Use static code analysis tools to identify potential issues
4. Input validation: Validate and sanitize all user inputs
5. Authentication: Implement proper authentication and authorization
6. Encryption: Use strong encryption for sensitive data at rest and in transit

• JWT tokens are stateless and cannot be revoked server-side
• Tokens have configurable expiration times
• Use strong secrets for JWT signing (minimum 256 bits)

• Default H2 console is enabled in development (disabled in production)
• Use strong database passwords in production
• Enable SSL for database connections in production

• API keys provide programmatic access and should be protected
• Rate limiting is recommended for production deployments
• Use HTTPS for all API communication in production

• File uploads are restricted by size and type
• Uploaded files are scanned and validated
• Consider additional antivirus scanning for production

The application implements the following security headers:

• X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
• X-Frame-Options: DENY
• X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block
• Strict-Transport-Security (when HTTPS is enabled)
• Content-Security-Policy (configurable)

Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is configured to:

• Allow requests from trusted origins only
• Restrict allowed HTTP methods
• Control allowed headers
• Prevent credential inclusion in cross-origin requests

• All user actions are logged with timestamps and user identification
• Failed authentication attempts are logged and monitored
• Administrative actions are tracked and auditable

• Passwords are hashed using BCrypt with appropriate salt rounds
• Sensitive data is not logged in plain text
• Personal data handling follows privacy best practices

We recommend the following security testing practices:

1. Dependency scanning: Use tools like OWASP Dependency Check
2. Static analysis: Use SonarQube or similar tools
3. Dynamic testing: Perform penetration testing on production deployments
4. Authentication testing: Test authentication and authorization mechanisms
5. Input validation testing: Test all input validation and sanitization

In case of a security incident:

1. Immediate response: Isolate affected systems
2. Assessment: Determine the scope and impact
3. Containment: Prevent further damage
4. Recovery: Restore normal operations
5. Post-incident: Document lessons learned and improve security

We regularly monitor and update third-party dependencies for security vulnerabilities:

• Backend: Spring Boot, Spring Security, and related libraries
• Frontend: React, Material-UI, and related packages
• Build tools: Maven and npm dependencies

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

• Security researchers are credited for their contributions (unless they prefer anonymity)
• We coordinate with researchers on disclosure timelines
• We provide security advisories for significant vulnerabilities
• We work with package managers and distributors to ensure updates reach users

For security-related inquiries:

• Security Team: security@datacorex.com
• General Contact: info@datacorex.com
• GitHub Security: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature

We thank the security research community for their contributions to making DataCoreX more secure.

Note: This security policy is subject to change. Please check this document regularly for updates.