GitMesh, as a project supported by the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust, maintains a comprehensive security program to protect our users, contributors, and the broader open-source community. We are committed to addressing security vulnerabilities through responsible disclosure practices and transparent communication.

If you discover a security vulnerability in this repository, please report it privately and responsibly using GitHub's security advisory system:

1. Navigate to the Security tab of this repository on GitHub
2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
3. Complete the security advisory form with comprehensive details

For urgent security matters or when GitHub's system is unavailable:

• Email: rawx18.dev@gmail.com
• Subject: [SECURITY] GitMesh Vulnerability Report
• Response Time: Initial acknowledgment within 24-48 hours

When reporting a vulnerability, please provide:

Vulnerability Summary:

• Clear description of the security issue
• Assessment of potential impact and severity
• Affected components or systems

Technical Details:

• Detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability
• Proof of Concept (PoC) code or demonstration (if available)
• Environment details (browser, OS, versions)
• Any attempted workarounds or mitigations

Discovery Context:

• How and when the vulnerability was discovered
• Whether you've shared this information elsewhere
• Your preferred timeline for disclosure

Upon receiving your security report, we will:

Initial Response (24-48 hours):

• Acknowledge receipt of your report
• Provide a tracking reference for communication
• Conduct preliminary assessment of the issue

Investigation Phase (1-7 days):

• Verify and reproduce the reported vulnerability
• Assess impact and determine severity level
• Coordinate with Linux Foundation security team if necessary

Resolution Phase:

• Develop and test security patches
• Prepare coordinated disclosure timeline
• Notify you of progress and expected resolution

Disclosure:

• Coordinate public disclosure after fixes are deployed
• Publish security advisory with appropriate attribution
• Recognize your contribution (with your permission)

This security policy applies to:

GitMesh Platform:

• All source code and configuration files within this repository
• Frontend React/Next.js applications and backend services
• API endpoints and authentication mechanisms
• Database configurations and integrations

Managed Dependencies:

• Direct dependencies actively maintained by the GitMesh team
• Critical third-party integrations under our control
• Custom security implementations and configurations

For vulnerabilities in external dependencies not maintained by GitMesh:

• We will assist in coordinating disclosure with upstream maintainers
• Provide guidance on appropriate reporting channels
• Implement temporary mitigations where possible
• Update dependencies promptly once fixes are available

Critical Vulnerabilities:

• Initial response: Within 24 hours
• Investigation: 24-72 hours
• Fix development: 1-7 days
• Public disclosure: After patch deployment

High Severity Issues:

• Initial response: Within 48 hours
• Investigation: 2-5 business days
• Fix development: 1-14 days
• Public disclosure: 14-30 days post-fix

Medium/Low Severity:

• Initial response: Within 1 week
• Investigation: 1-2 weeks
• Fix inclusion: Next scheduled release
• Public disclosure: With release notes

We commit to:

• Regular updates on investigation progress
• Transparent communication about timelines
• Coordination on disclosure preferences
• Recognition of your contribution to project security

Please DO:

• Report vulnerabilities through established channels
• Provide sufficient detail for reproduction and assessment
• Allow reasonable time for investigation and remediation
• Coordinate disclosure timing with our security team

Please DO NOT:

• Publicly disclose vulnerabilities before coordinated release
• Access or modify data beyond what's necessary for demonstration
• Perform destructive testing or service disruption
• Share vulnerability details with third parties without permission

GitMesh commits to not pursue legal action against security researchers who:

• Act in good faith to identify and report security issues
• Follow responsible disclosure practices outlined in this policy
• Avoid unnecessary data access or service disruption
• Respect user privacy and project intellectual property

We value the security research community and offer:

Public Recognition:

• Credit in security advisories and release notes
• Listing in project contributors and security hall of fame
• Professional references for security research work

Collaboration Opportunities:

• Direct communication with development team
• Early access to beta releases for security testing
• Input on security feature development and architecture

While we maintain high security standards, please understand:

• Response times may vary based on team availability and issue complexity
• Not all reported issues may qualify as security vulnerabilities
• Fix timelines depend on technical complexity and testing requirements
• Some issues may require coordination with external parties

For questions about this policy or general security practices:

• Project Repository: https://github.com/LF-Decentralized-Trust-Mentorships/gitmesh
• Security Contact: rawx18.dev@gmail.com
• Linux Foundation Security Guidelines: Available through LF Decentralized Trust resources

This security policy may be updated to reflect:

• Changes in project scope or architecture
• Evolution of security best practices
• Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust requirement updates
• Community feedback and lessons learned

Policy Version: 1.0
Last Updated: July 2025
Next Review: January 2026

Your commitment to responsible security disclosure helps protect GitMesh users and strengthens the entire open-source ecosystem. We appreciate your diligence and collaboration in maintaining the security and integrity of this project.

– The GitMesh Security Team
Supported by Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust