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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

The following versions of QuickSnapAudio are currently being supported with security updates.

Version Supported
1.0.3 Yes
1.0.2 No
1.0.1 No
< 1.0.1 No

We recommend always updating to the latest version using the built-in Check for Updates feature in the system tray menu.

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in QuickSnapAudio, please report it responsibly.

Do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report them via one of the following methods:

  1. GitHub Private Vulnerability Reporting: Use the Security Advisories page to submit a private report directly on GitHub.
  2. Email: Send a detailed report to the repository maintainer via the contact information on their GitHub profile.

What to include in your report

  • A clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • The version of QuickSnapAudio affected
  • Your operating system and version
  • Any potential impact or severity assessment

What to expect

  • Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours.
  • Updates: We will provide status updates at least every 7 days while the issue is being investigated.
  • Resolution: If the vulnerability is confirmed, we aim to release a fix within 14 days depending on severity and complexity.
  • Credit: With your permission, we will credit you in the release notes for the fix.

If a vulnerability is declined

If we determine the report does not constitute a security vulnerability, we will provide a clear explanation of our reasoning. You are welcome to follow up or open a regular issue for further discussion.

Scope

The following areas are in scope for security reports:

  • The QuickSnapAudio desktop application (Windows and Linux builds)
  • The auto-update mechanism (download integrity, URL handling)
  • Configuration file handling and storage
  • Hotkey registration and system-level interactions
  • Any bundled dependencies

The following are out of scope:

  • Vulnerabilities in third-party dependencies that are already publicly known (please check if an update is available first)
  • Issues that require physical access to the user's machine
  • Social engineering attacks

There aren't any published security advisories