We support the latest version of PowerCSharp and provide security updates for the following versions:

If you discover a security vulnerability in PowerCSharp, please report it to us privately before disclosing it publicly.

Email: security@marioarce.dev PGP Key: Available upon request

Please include the following information in your report:

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, injection, DoS, etc.)
• Affected versions of PowerCSharp
• Detailed description of the vulnerability
• Proof of concept or reproduction steps
• Potential impact of the vulnerability
• Suggested mitigation (if any)

We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours and provide a detailed response within 7 days including:

• Confirmation of the vulnerability
• Assessment of the impact
• Planned remediation timeline
• Coordination for disclosure

Security updates are released as follows:

• Critical vulnerabilities: Within 7 days of disclosure
• High severity: Within 14 days of disclosure
• Medium/Low severity: Within 30 days of disclosure

1. Keep Updated: Always use the latest version of PowerCSharp
2. Review Dependencies: Regularly update NuGet packages
3. Input Validation: Validate all user inputs
4. Least Privilege: Run applications with minimal required permissions
5. Monitor Logs: Monitor application logs for suspicious activity

1. Code Review: All code changes undergo security review
2. Static Analysis: Use automated security scanning tools
3. Dependency Scanning: Regularly scan for vulnerable dependencies
4. Security Testing: Include security tests in CI/CD pipeline
5. Documentation: Document security considerations in code

PowerCSharp includes several security-focused features:

• Secure Hash Functions: SHA-256, SHA-512 implementations
• Random Generation: Cryptographically secure random strings
• Password Hashing: Secure password hashing utilities

• Email Validation: RFC-compliant email validation
• URL Validation: Secure URL validation
• String Sanitization: Input sanitization utilities

• Safe File Access: Secure file reading/writing
• Path Validation: Prevent path traversal attacks
• Permission Checks: File permission validation

We consider and mitigate the following threats:

• Injection Attacks: SQL injection, command injection
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Input sanitization
• Path Traversal: File system access controls
• Denial of Service (DoS): Resource management
• Information Disclosure: Data exposure prevention

The following are considered out of scope for our security model:

• Server Configuration: Application server security
• Network Security: Network-level attacks
• Physical Security: Physical access to systems
• Social Engineering: User education and awareness

Security advisories are published on GitHub and include:

• CVE Identifier: When applicable
• Severity Rating: Based on CVSS score
• Affected Versions: List of affected versions
• Mitigation Steps: How to protect against the vulnerability
• Fixed Versions: Versions that contain the fix

Security announcements are made through:

• GitHub Security Advisories
• Release Notes
• Blog Posts (for critical issues)
• Twitter/X: @marioarce

The PowerCSharp security team is responsible for:

• Vulnerability Assessment: Evaluating reported vulnerabilities
• Security Review: Reviewing code for security issues
• Patch Development: Creating security fixes
• Coordination: Coordinating disclosure with reporters

• Security Lead: Mario Arce
• Email: security@marioarce.dev
• PGP: Available upon request

We acknowledge security researchers who help make PowerCSharp more secure:

• Public Recognition: Listed in our Security Hall of Fame
• Swag: PowerCSharp merchandise
• Bug Bounties: For critical vulnerabilities (subject to availability)

To be eligible for recognition:

• First Report: First to report a valid vulnerability
• Responsible Disclosure: Follow our disclosure policy
• Detailed Report: Provide sufficient information for reproduction

PowerCSharp is provided "as is" without warranty. We are not liable for:

• Data Loss: Loss of data due to vulnerabilities
• System Damage: Damage to systems or applications
• Business Impact: Impact on business operations

We comply with applicable laws and regulations:

• GDPR: Data protection and privacy
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• Industry Standards: OWASP, NIST guidelines

• OWASP ZAP: Web application security scanner
• SonarQube: Code quality and security analysis
• Dependabot: Automated dependency updates
• GitHub Security: Built-in security features

• OWASP Top 10
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Microsoft Security Guidance

Thank you for helping keep PowerCSharp secure! 🔒

If you have any questions about this security policy, please contact us at security@marioarce.dev.