If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it through GitHub's private vulnerability reporting:

1. Go to the Security tab of this repository
2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
3. Provide details about the vulnerability

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

• Type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, injection, etc.)
• Full paths of source files related to the issue
• Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
• Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Resolution: Depends on complexity, typically 30-90 days

When using kar98k:

1. Never commit sensitive data in configuration files
2. Use environment variables for secrets like API tokens
3. Restrict network access to the metrics endpoint
4. Run as non-root in containerized environments
5. Keep dependencies updated regularly