PinkFlow is currently in experimental/development phase. As the project evolves, this section will be updated with information about which versions receive security updates.

PinkFlow is designed with security as a core principle:

• Authentication: Integration with DeafAuth for secure identity management
• Trust Validation: FibonRose trust profile system for contributor validation
• API Security: Backend proxy for sensitive API calls (e.g., Gemini API)
• Environment Variables: Secure handling of secrets and credentials
• Code Scanning: Automated security scanning via GitHub CodeQL (when enabled)
• Dependency Management: Automated dependency updates via Dependabot (when enabled)

• OAuth integration for third-party authentication
• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Rate limiting and DDoS protection
• Audit logging for critical operations
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security issue, please report it responsibly.

DO NOT open a public issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please use one of these methods:

1. GitHub Security Advisories (Preferred):

   • Go to the Security tab
   • Click "Report a vulnerability"
   • Fill out the advisory form with details

2. Direct Contact:

   • Contact the repository maintainers directly through GitHub
   • Use email if contact information is provided

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact: Potential impact and severity
• Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Proof of Concept: Code or screenshots demonstrating the issue (if applicable)
• Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for fixing the issue (optional)
• Environment: Version, configuration, and environment details

After you submit a report:

1. Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
2. Assessment: We'll assess the severity and impact
3. Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress
4. Resolution: We'll work on a fix and coordinate disclosure
5. Credit: We'll credit you in the security advisory (if you wish)

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Fix Development: Depends on severity and complexity
• Public Disclosure: After fix is deployed and users have time to update

If you're contributing to PinkFlow, please follow these security practices:

• Never commit secrets: No API keys, passwords, or tokens in code
• Use environment variables: For all sensitive configuration
• Validate input: Always validate and sanitize user input
• Escape output: Prevent XSS by properly escaping output
• Use parameterized queries: Prevent SQL injection
• Follow principle of least privilege: Request only necessary permissions

• Keep dependencies updated: Regularly update to patched versions
• Review dependencies: Understand what you're adding to the project
• Use lock files: Ensure consistent dependency versions
• Scan for vulnerabilities: Use tools like npm audit or pip-audit

• Backend proxies: Never expose API keys on the client side
• Authentication: Require authentication for sensitive endpoints
• Authorization: Verify user permissions before actions
• Rate limiting: Implement rate limits to prevent abuse
• HTTPS only: Always use HTTPS in production

• Encrypt sensitive data: Both in transit and at rest
• Minimal data collection: Only collect necessary information
• Secure storage: Use secure methods for storing credentials
• Access control: Implement proper access controls
• Data retention: Have clear policies for data retention and deletion

PinkFlow is part of the larger MBTQ.dev ecosystem, which includes:

• DeafAuth: Federated identity and authentication service
• FibonRose: Trust and ethics validation engine
• PinkSync: Real-time collaboration service
• 360Magicians: AI-driven business agents

Security considerations span the entire ecosystem:

• Single Sign-On: Secure authentication across services
• Trust Scores: FibonRose validation for contributor actions
• Data Isolation: Proper separation between services
• Secure Communication: Encrypted service-to-service communication

While specific compliance requirements are still being defined, PinkFlow aims to adhere to:

• GDPR: For European users' data protection
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA: For accessibility compliance
• OWASP Top 10: Addressing common web vulnerabilities
• SOC 2: As the project matures (planned)

We use various tools to maintain security:

• GitHub Security Advisories: For vulnerability reporting and tracking
• Dependabot: For automated dependency updates
• CodeQL: For static code analysis
• Secret Scanning: To detect committed secrets
• Branch Protection: To enforce review processes

When a security issue is fixed:

1. We'll create a security advisory with details
2. We'll notify affected users through appropriate channels
3. We'll publish the advisory publicly after mitigation
4. We'll credit the reporter (unless they prefer anonymity)

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Use GitHub Security Advisories (preferred)
• Contact repository maintainers through GitHub
• Check for updated contact information in this file

• OWASP Top 10
• GitHub Security Best Practices
• Web Security Academy
• WCAG Guidelines

We appreciate the security research community and responsible disclosure. Contributors who report valid security issues will be credited in our security advisories and may be eligible for recognition in the FibonRose trust system.

Last Updated: 2025-10-17

Thank you for helping keep PinkFlow and the MBTQ.dev ecosystem secure!