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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Version Supported
1.0.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of Miku seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please help us by disclosing it responsibly.

How to Report

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities through one of the following methods:

  1. GitHub Security Advisories (Preferred)

    • Navigate to the Security tab
    • Click "Report a vulnerability"
    • Fill out the form with details
  2. Email

    • Send an email to the repository maintainer
    • Include "SECURITY" in the subject line
    • Provide detailed information about the vulnerability

What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  • Type of vulnerability (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, privilege escalation)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
  • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit)
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the vulnerability
  • Potential remediation suggestions (if any)

What to Expect

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Progress Updates: Every 5-7 days until resolved
  • Resolution Timeline: We aim to patch critical vulnerabilities within 7 days

Disclosure Policy

  • We'll work with you to understand and resolve the issue quickly
  • We request that you do not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we've patched it
  • Once fixed, we'll publicly acknowledge your contribution (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
  • We'll credit you in the security advisory (if desired)

Security Best Practices for Users

Bot Token Security

NEVER share your Discord bot token publicly!

  • Store your token in environment variables or a .env file
  • Add .env to your .gitignore file
  • Regenerate your token immediately if accidentally exposed
  • Use a secrets manager for production deployments

Environment Configuration

# .env example (NEVER commit this file)
DISCORD_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here

File Permissions

Ensure proper file permissions on sensitive files:

chmod 600 .env
chmod 600 data/*.db

Database Security

  • The SQLite database (data/levels.db) contains user data
  • Keep regular backups of your database
  • Restrict file access to the bot's user account only
  • Never expose the database file publicly

Running the Bot

Development:

  • Use a separate test bot token for development
  • Test in a private Discord server
  • Don't use production data in development

Production:

  • Run the bot with minimal privileges
  • Use a dedicated user account (not root)
  • Keep dependencies updated
  • Monitor bot logs for suspicious activity
  • Use a process manager (e.g., systemd, PM2)

Known Security Considerations

Rate Limiting

The bot implements XP cooldowns (60 seconds) to prevent abuse. This is not a security feature but helps prevent spam.

Permission Checks

Admin commands require Discord's Administrator permission. Ensure you properly configure role permissions in your server.

Data Storage

User data is stored locally in SQLite. Consider:

  • Regular backups
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive deployments
  • Compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR, etc.)

Dependencies

We use several third-party libraries. Security vulnerabilities in dependencies are addressed as follows:

  • Regular dependency updates
  • Monitoring security advisories
  • Automated dependency scanning (Dependabot)

Security Updates

Security patches are released as soon as possible after a vulnerability is confirmed. Update to the latest version to ensure you have all security fixes.

Checking for Updates

git fetch origin
git log HEAD..origin/main --oneline

Updating

git pull origin main
pip install -r requirements.txt --upgrade

Vulnerability Disclosure Timeline

  1. Day 0: Vulnerability reported
  2. Day 1-2: Initial assessment and response
  3. Day 3-7: Develop and test fix
  4. Day 7-14: Release patch and security advisory
  5. Day 14+: Public disclosure (if applicable)

Third-Party Security

If you discover a security vulnerability in a dependency:

  1. Report it to the upstream project first
  2. Notify us so we can track and update when fixed
  3. We'll help coordinate fixes if needed

Bug Bounty Program

We currently do not offer a bug bounty program. However, we deeply appreciate security researchers' efforts and will publicly acknowledge your contribution.

Security Hall of Fame

We'd like to thank the following individuals for responsibly disclosing security vulnerabilities:

  • No reports yet

Questions?

If you have questions about this security policy, please open a discussion in GitHub Discussions or contact the maintainers.


Last Updated: March 6, 2026

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