The security of {{name}} is a top priority. This document outlines our security practices, how to report vulnerabilities, and what users can expect from our security process.

We provide security updates for the following versions:

Only the latest major version receives security updates. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version.

Our development process includes multiple security measures:

• All code changes are reviewed by maintainers
• Security-focused reviews for authentication and data handling
• Automated security scanning via GitHub Advanced Security
• Dependency vulnerability scanning for all packages

• Input validation and sanitization for all user data
• Output escaping to prevent XSS attacks
• SQL injection prevention using prepared statements
• CSRF protection using WordPress nonces
• Capability checks for all privileged operations

• Automated security tests in CI/CD pipeline
• Regular dependency audits using npm audit and composer audit
• Static code analysis using PHPStan and ESLint security rules
• Manual security testing before major releases

The plugin leverages WordPress's built-in security features:

// Input sanitization
$content = sanitize_text_field( $_POST['content'] );

// Output escaping
echo esc_html( $user_content );

// Database queries
$wpdb->prepare( "SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = %d", $id );

// Capability checks
if ( ! current_user_can( 'edit_posts' ) ) {
    wp_die( __( 'You do not have permission to access this page.' ) );
}

// Nonce verification
if ( ! wp_verify_nonce( $_POST['nonce'], 'action_name' ) ) {
    wp_die( __( 'Security check failed.' ) );
}

• Content filtering using wp_kses() for HTML content
• URL validation using esc_url()
• Attribute escaping using esc_attr()
• Script/style enqueueing using WordPress APIs

We take the following types of vulnerabilities seriously:

• Remote Code Execution (RCE)
• SQL Injection
• Authentication bypasses
• Privilege escalation
• Data exfiltration

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
• Directory traversal
• Sensitive data exposure
• Insecure deserialization

• Information disclosure
• Denial of Service (DoS)
• Weak cryptography
• Session management flaws
• Access control issues

• Security misconfigurations
• Insecure headers
• Missing security flags
• Information leakage

⚠️ Important: Do NOT report security vulnerabilities in public GitHub issues, forums, or social media.

1. Go to the Security tab of our repository
2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
3. Fill out the security advisory form with details
4. Submit the report

Send security reports to: security@{{author}}.com

Use this PGP key for sensitive information:

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[PGP Key would go here in a real implementation]
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Please provide as much information as possible:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact and severity assessment
• Affected versions (if known)
• Your contact information for follow-up

• Proof of concept code or screenshots
• Suggested fixes (if you have them)
• References to similar vulnerabilities
• Timeline if you plan to disclose publicly

## Vulnerability Summary
Brief description of the vulnerability.

## Severity Assessment
Your assessment: Critical/High/Medium/Low

## Affected Components
- Plugin version: 1.0.0
- WordPress version: 6.4
- Affected files: file1.php, file2.js

## Reproduction Steps
1. Step one
2. Step two
3. Step three
4. Observe the vulnerability

## Impact
Description of what an attacker could accomplish.

## Suggested Fix
If you have suggestions for fixing the issue.

## Disclosure Timeline
Your intended disclosure timeline (if any).

When you report a vulnerability, we commit to:

• Acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Provide initial assessment within 5 business days
• Keep you informed of our progress
• Credit you in the security advisory (if desired)
• Coordinate disclosure timing with you

• Critical: Immediate response, hotfix within 24-48 hours
• High: Response within 48 hours, fix within 1 week
• Medium: Response within 1 week, fix in next release
• Low: Response within 2 weeks, fix when convenient

We believe in responsible disclosure and will work with security researchers to:

• Develop and test fixes thoroughly
• Prepare security advisories with accurate information
• Coordinate with WordPress.org for plugin directory updates
• Notify major users if necessary (enterprise clients)

1. Release the security fix in a new version
2. Publish security advisory on GitHub
3. Update plugin directory with security release notes
4. Credit security researchers (if desired)
5. Communicate to users via appropriate channels

We aim to disclose vulnerabilities publicly within:

• Critical vulnerabilities: 7 days after fix release
• High vulnerabilities: 14 days after fix release
• Medium/Low vulnerabilities: 30 days after fix release

• Enable automatic updates for security releases
• Monitor security advisories from WordPress and plugins
• Subscribe to security notifications from the plugin

• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• Limit login attempts using security plugins
• Regular backups of your entire site
• Security headers configuration
• SSL/TLS encryption for all communications

• Keep server software updated (PHP, MySQL, web server)
• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Monitor server logs for suspicious activity
• Restrict file permissions appropriately
• Disable unnecessary PHP functions

• Use HTTPS for all WordPress admin access
• Restrict admin access by IP address if possible
• Use VPN for remote administration
• Monitor DNS for subdomain takeovers

The plugin is tested and compatible with popular WordPress security plugins:

• Wordfence Security
• iThemes Security
• Sucuri Security
• All In One WP Security
• BulletProof Security

• Quarterly code reviews focusing on security
• Annual third-party security assessment
• Continuous automated scanning via GitHub
• Regular dependency updates and vulnerability patching

We welcome and encourage:

• Independent security researchers to review our code
• Bug bounty programs (when resources allow)
• Community security contributions
• Academic security research

If we discover or are notified of active exploitation:

1. Immediate assessment of the threat
2. Emergency patch development if possible
3. Coordinated disclosure to WordPress.org
4. User communication about immediate mitigation steps
5. Law enforcement notification if warranted

During security incidents:

• GitHub Security Advisories for official updates
• WordPress.org plugin page for user notifications
• Blog/website announcements for detailed information
• Direct communication to enterprise users

The plugin complies with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
• WordPress data handling standards
• Industry best practices for data protection

• Security is shared responsibility between plugin and users
• Users responsible for keeping WordPress and plugins updated
• We provide fixes for reported vulnerabilities promptly
• No warranty is provided for security (as per GPL license)

• Security Email: security@{{author}}.com
• GitHub Security: Security Tab
• Maintainer: @{{author}}

• WordPress Security Handbook
• OWASP WordPress Security
• WordPress.org Security Team
• CVE Database

We thank the security researchers and community members who help keep {{name}} secure:

• Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities
• WordPress security team for platform security
• Community contributors who improve our security posture
• Users who report potential security issues

This security policy is a living document and will be updated as our security practices evolve. Last updated: 2024-10-18.