We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

We take security seriously and appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings.

Email: security@ceriousdevtech.com

Please include:

• Type of vulnerability
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
• Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
• Impact of the issue and how an attacker might exploit it
• Any potential mitigations you've identified

1. Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours

2. Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 5 business days, including:

   • Whether we've confirmed the issue
   • Severity level
   • Expected timeline for a fix

3. Updates: We'll keep you informed of progress at least every 7 days

4. Resolution: Once a fix is ready:

   • We'll notify you before public disclosure
   • We'll coordinate the release timeline with you
   • We'll credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

• Embargo Period: We request a 90-day embargo for critical vulnerabilities to allow time for fixes and user updates

• Coordinated Disclosure: We'll work with you to:

  • Develop a fix
  • Test the fix
  • Prepare a security advisory
  • Coordinate public disclosure

• Public Advisory: After a fix is released, we'll publish:

  • Security advisory on GitHub
  • CVE (if applicable)
  • Credit to reporter (with permission)
  • Patch notes in CHANGELOG.md

1. Content Sanitization:

   // ❌ Dangerous - XSS vulnerability
   element.innerHTML = userProvidedContent;
   
   // ✅ Safe - Sanitize user content
   element.textContent = userProvidedContent;
   // OR use a sanitization library like DOMPurify
   element.innerHTML = DOMPurify.sanitize(userProvidedContent);

2. Input Validation:

   • Always validate user input before passing to CeriousScroll
   • Validate indices are within bounds
   • Sanitize data before rendering

3. Dependencies:

   • Keep CeriousScroll updated to the latest version
   • Regularly audit your dependencies: npm audit

4. Commercial License:

   • Ensure you have appropriate licensing for your use case
   • Commercial license includes priority security support

• DOM Injection: CeriousScroll renders user-provided content to the DOM. Always sanitize untrusted content before rendering.

• Prototype Pollution: Be cautious when passing configuration objects from untrusted sources.

• Resource Exhaustion: While CeriousScroll maintains O(1) memory, extremely large datasets with complex rendering can still impact performance.

1. Sanitize Content:

   scroller.renderViewport(height, container, (index, element) => {
     const item = data[index];
     // Sanitize before rendering
     element.textContent = item.content; // Safe
     // OR
     element.innerHTML = sanitize(item.htmlContent); // Use library
   });

2. Validate Indices:

   function scrollToSafeIndex(index) {
     if (index >= 0 && index < scroller.totalElements) {
       scroller.scrollToElement(index);
     }
   }

3. Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting if scroll positions are controlled by external input (e.g., URL parameters, API calls).

1. Code Review: All code must be reviewed before merging
2. Input Validation: Validate all inputs and handle edge cases
3. Dependencies: Only add dependencies when absolutely necessary
4. Testing: Include security-focused test cases

Security updates will be released as:

• Patch versions for minor vulnerabilities (e.g., 1.0.1)
• Minor versions for moderate vulnerabilities with breaking changes (e.g., 1.1.0)
• Emergency patches for critical vulnerabilities (released immediately)

Security updates are announced via:

1. GitHub Security Advisories
2. Release notes in CHANGELOG.md
3. npm security advisories
4. Email to commercial license holders

Commercial license holders receive:

• Priority Security Support: Faster response times
• Pre-release Security Patches: Early access to security fixes
• Dedicated Security Contact: Direct communication channel
• Custom Security Audits: Available upon request

Contact: info@ceriousdevtech.com

Status: Not currently active

We may implement a bug bounty program in the future. Check this page for updates.

We recognize security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

Thank you to all researchers who help keep CeriousScroll secure!

1. Day 0: Vulnerability reported
2. Day 2: Acknowledgment sent
3. Day 5: Initial assessment provided
4. Day 14: Fix developed
5. Day 21: Fix tested and validated
6. Day 28: Patch released
7. Day 28: Security advisory published
8. Day 35: CVE published (if applicable)

This security policy is subject to the terms of the CeriousScroll license agreement.

Patent Pending: Certain features are patent pending. Security reports related to patented technology remain confidential.

Security Issues: security@ceriousdevtech.com
General Support: info@ceriousdevtech.com
Commercial Licensing: info@ceriousdevtech.com

PGP Key: Available upon request for encrypted communication

• v1.0.0 (2026-01-28): Initial security policy

Thank you for helping keep CeriousScroll and its users safe!

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