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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Use this section to tell people about which versions of your project are currently being supported with security updates.

Version Supported
1.0.x
0.1.x
< 0.1

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to avoid potential exploitation.

2. Report the vulnerability

Send an email to fortyone.technologies@gmail.com with the following information:

  • Subject: [SECURITY] GitCo Vulnerability Report
  • Description: Detailed description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce: Clear steps to reproduce the issue
  • Impact: Potential impact of the vulnerability
  • Suggested fix: If you have any suggestions for fixing the issue
  • Affected versions: Which versions are affected
  • Your contact information: How we can reach you for follow-up questions

3. What happens next?

  1. Acknowledgment: You will receive an acknowledgment within 48 hours
  2. Investigation: Our security team will investigate the reported vulnerability
  3. Fix development: If confirmed, we will develop a fix
  4. Disclosure: We will coordinate disclosure with you
  5. Release: A security patch will be released

4. Responsible disclosure timeline

  • 48 hours: Initial response and acknowledgment
  • 7 days: Status update and timeline
  • 30 days: Target for fix release (may vary based on complexity)

Security Best Practices

For Users

  1. Keep GitCo updated: Always use the latest stable version
  2. Secure API keys: Never commit API keys to version control
  3. Review configurations: Regularly review your ~/.gitco/config.yml for sensitive information
  4. Monitor logs: Check logs for any suspicious activity

For Contributors

  1. Follow secure coding practices: Use the security linters and checks in our CI
  2. Review dependencies: Be aware of security implications when adding new dependencies
  3. Test thoroughly: Ensure security-related changes are thoroughly tested
  4. Document security features: Document any security-related functionality

Security Features

GitCo implements several security measures:

  • Local-only processing: Sensitive data is processed locally
  • No data collection: GitCo does not collect or transmit user data
  • Secure API key handling: API keys are managed securely through environment variables
  • Input validation: All user inputs are validated to prevent injection attacks
  • Dependency scanning: Regular security scans of dependencies
  • PyPI authentication security: Secure token validation and management
  • Package security validation: Comprehensive package scanning before publishing
  • Secret detection: Automated scanning for hardcoded secrets and credentials

Security Tools

Our CI pipeline includes several security tools:

  • pip-audit: Scans for known vulnerabilities in Python dependencies
  • bandit: Static analysis tool for security issues
  • ruff: Includes security-focused linting rules
  • Dependabot: Automated dependency updates with security patches
  • detect-secrets: Detects secrets and credentials in code
  • safety: Additional dependency vulnerability scanning
  • Token validation: Ensures proper PyPI token format and scope

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns:

There aren’t any published security advisories