At ShopSphere, we take security issues seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.

1. DO NOT create public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities
2. Send reports to [email protected]
3. Include in your report:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Potential impact of the vulnerability
   • Any possible solutions you've identified

• Initial response: Within 72 hours
• Progress updates: Every 5 working days
• Vulnerability resolution: Timeline will vary based on severity and complexity

• Critical vulnerabilities: 24-48 hours
• High severity: 1 week
• Medium severity: 2 weeks
• Low severity: Next release cycle

1. Code Security

   • Never commit sensitive credentials
   • Use environment variables for configuration
   • Follow secure coding practices
   • Validate all user inputs
   • Implement proper error handling

2. Dependencies

   • Keep all dependencies updated
   • Regularly run npm audit
   • Review dependency changes before merging
   • Use exact versions in package.json

3. Authentication & Authorization

   • Use secure password hashing (bcrypt)
   • Implement proper session management
   • Use JWT tokens securely
   • Apply principle of least privilege

4. Data Protection

   • Encrypt sensitive data at rest
   • Use HTTPS for all communications
   • Implement proper data sanitization
   • Follow data retention policies

1. Account Security

   • Use strong, unique passwords
   • Enable 2FA when available
   • Keep your account credentials secure
   • Log out from shared devices

2. Payment Security

   • Verify SSL certificate
   • Use secure payment methods
   • Never share payment details
   • Report suspicious activities

Before submitting a pull request, ensure:

• No credentials or sensitive data in code
• Input validation implemented
• Error handling in place
• Security tests added
• Dependencies are updated
• No security warnings from linters
• Proper authentication/authorization
• Data sanitization implemented

For transparency, we maintain a list of known security gaps that are being addressed:

1. Currently implementing:

   • Two-factor authentication
   • Enhanced payment security
   • Advanced logging system
   • Rate limiting improvement

2. Planned improvements:

   • Security audit logging
   • Enhanced encryption
   • Automated security testing
   • Advanced threat detection

• Primary: [email protected]
• Secondary: Create a GitHub issue marked as 'Security' for non-critical concerns

• OWASP Top Ten
• Node.js Security Best Practices
• React Security Guide
• MongoDB Security Checklist

Thank you for helping keep ShopSphere and its users safe!