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Security: BOTOOM/devmentorai

SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
latest
< 0.1.0

Only the latest release is actively supported with security updates.

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

How to Report

  1. DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
  2. Instead, create a GitHub Security Advisory at: https://github.com/BOTOOM/devmentorai/security/advisories/new

What to Include

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Suggested fix (if any)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment within 48 hours
  • Initial assessment within 5 business days
  • Resolution timeline communicated after assessment
  • Credit in the release notes (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Scope

In Scope

  • Authentication or authorization bypasses
  • Data exposure or leakage
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the extension
  • Injection vulnerabilities in the backend
  • Insecure data storage
  • Vulnerabilities in dependencies

Out of Scope

  • Issues in third-party services (GitHub Copilot, Chrome Web Store)
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Denial of service attacks
  • Issues requiring physical access to a device

Security Best Practices for Contributors

  • Never commit secrets, API keys, or credentials
  • Keep dependencies up to date
  • Follow the principle of least privilege
  • Validate and sanitize all user inputs

There aren’t any published security advisories