Source License is currently in Alpha status. We provide security updates for the following versions:

Note: As we're in alpha, we recommend always using the latest version from the main branch.

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in Source License, please report it responsibly.

For sensitive security issues, please use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting:

1. Go to the Security tab of our repository
2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
3. Fill out the vulnerability details
4. Submit your report

This method ensures that sensitive security information is kept private until a fix can be developed and deployed.

For less sensitive security issues that don't pose immediate risk if disclosed publicly, you can:

1. Use our Security Vulnerability Issue Template
2. Create a public issue with the security label

If you prefer not to use GitHub's reporting system:

• Email: Create a private issue first, and we can coordinate alternative communication if needed
• Subject Line: Use [SECURITY] Source License Vulnerability Report

1. Acknowledgment: We aim to acknowledge receipt of vulnerability reports within 24 hours
2. Initial Assessment: We will provide an initial assessment within 72 hours
3. Status Updates: Regular updates will be provided as we work on the issue

1. Verification: We will reproduce and verify the reported vulnerability
2. Impact Assessment: Determine the scope and severity of the security issue
3. Fix Development: Develop and test a security patch
4. Security Advisory: Prepare security advisory if needed

• Critical Vulnerabilities: Patches within 7 days
• High Severity: Patches within 14 days
• Medium Severity: Patches within 30 days
• Low Severity: Included in next regular release

We appreciate security researchers who help improve Source License's security:

We maintain a security researchers hall of fame for those who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

• Your name will be added to our security credits (with your permission)
• Recognition in release notes for security fixes
• Public acknowledgment in our documentation

✅ We encourage:

• Responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities
• Providing detailed information to help us reproduce issues
• Allowing reasonable time for fixes before public disclosure
• Testing against the latest alpha version

❌ Please avoid:

• Accessing or modifying data that doesn't belong to you
• Disrupting our services or other users
• Social engineering attacks against our team or users
• Physical attacks against our infrastructure

• Always use HTTPS in production (FORCE_SSL=true)
• Strong passwords for admin accounts and database access
• Regular updates to the latest version
• Firewall configuration to restrict database access
• Environment variables for sensitive configuration
• Regular backups with encryption at rest

• Use dedicated database users with minimal required permissions
• Enable database connection encryption (SSL/TLS)
• Regularly update database software
• Monitor database access logs
• Use strong, unique passwords for database accounts

• Rotate JWT secrets regularly in production
• Rate limiting on API endpoints
• API key management for integrations
• CORS configuration for web applications
• Input validation on all API endpoints

• Protect license generation endpoints with proper authentication
• Monitor license validation attempts for abuse
• Implement rate limiting on license operations
• Secure storage of license keys and customer data
• Regular auditing of license operations

• JWT-based authentication for API access
• Session management with configurable timeouts
• Role-based access control for admin functions
• Secure password hashing using industry standards
• Multi-factor authentication support (planned)

• SQL injection prevention using prepared statements (Sequel ORM)
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) protection in templates
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection
• Secure headers configuration
• Input validation and sanitization

• Security middleware for common protections
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Audit logging for security-relevant operations
• Secure configuration defaults
• Environment-based configuration to protect secrets

• PCI DSS compliance through payment processor integration
• No card data storage (tokens only)
• Webhook signature verification
• Secure API communication with payment gateways

• Source License is currently in Alpha status
• Not recommended for production use with sensitive data
• Security features are still being developed and tested
• Breaking changes may occur including security-related changes

• Multi-factor authentication is planned but not yet implemented
• Advanced audit logging is under development
• Some security hardening features are still in progress
• Comprehensive security testing is ongoing

• Change all default passwords and secrets
• Configure HTTPS with valid SSL certificates
• Set up proper firewall rules
• Configure secure database connections
• Review and update environment variables
• Test backup and recovery procedures

• Apply security updates promptly
• Monitor security logs and audit trails
• Review user access and permissions
• Update SSL certificates before expiration
• Rotate API keys and secrets regularly
• Perform security assessments

• Have a security incident response plan
• Know how to quickly disable compromised accounts
• Maintain emergency contact information
• Document security incident procedures
• Test incident response procedures regularly

• Primary: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting
• Alternative: Create a private GitHub issue for coordination
• Response Time: 24 hours for acknowledgment, 72 hours for initial assessment

This security policy may be updated as Source License evolves. Key changes will be announced in:

• Release notes for version updates
• Security advisories when relevant
• Project announcements for major policy changes

Last Updated: July 2025 Policy Version: 1.0 (Alpha)

Thank you for helping keep Source License secure! 🔒

Your responsible disclosure helps protect all users of our software licensing platform.