We provide security updates for the following versions of HA Desktop Widget:

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to avoid exposing users to potential risks.

Send an email to the repository maintainer with the following information:

• Subject: [SECURITY] HA Desktop Widget Vulnerability Report
• Description: Detailed description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce: Clear steps to reproduce the issue
• Impact: Potential impact and affected systems
• Suggested fix: If you have ideas for fixing the issue

• Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
• Initial assessment: Within 1 week
• Fix development: Within 2-4 weeks (depending on severity)
• Public disclosure: After fix is released and users have had time to update

• We will acknowledge receipt of your report
• We will investigate and assess the vulnerability
• We will work on a fix and coordinate with you
• We will release a security update
• We will publicly acknowledge your contribution (if desired)

• Keep the app updated: Always use the latest version
• Secure your Home Assistant: Use strong passwords and enable 2FA
• Network security: Use HTTPS for Home Assistant when possible
• Token management: Regularly rotate your long-lived access tokens
• Firewall: Configure your firewall to restrict access to Home Assistant

• Dependency updates: Keep all dependencies up to date
• Code review: All code changes are reviewed for security implications
• Input validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
• Error handling: Sensitive information is not exposed in error messages
• Token storage: Access tokens are stored securely and never logged

• Local storage: All configuration data is stored locally on your device
• No cloud sync: The app does not send data to external servers
• Token encryption: Access tokens are stored securely in the OS keychain when possible
• Memory protection: Sensitive data is cleared from memory when no longer needed

• HTTPS support: Full support for HTTPS connections to Home Assistant
• Certificate validation: Proper SSL/TLS certificate validation
• WebSocket security: Secure WebSocket connections with proper authentication
• No external requests: The app only communicates with your Home Assistant instance

• Code signing: Windows builds are code-signed for authenticity
• Auto-updates: Secure update mechanism with signature verification
• Sandboxing: Electron security best practices are followed
• Input sanitization: All user inputs are properly sanitized

• Token exposure: Long-lived access tokens are required for functionality
• Network access: The app needs network access to communicate with Home Assistant
• Local storage: Configuration is stored in the OS user data directory

• Node.js integration: Electron apps have access to Node.js APIs
• Renderer process: The renderer process runs with elevated privileges
• Auto-updater: The auto-updater downloads and installs updates automatically

Security updates are released as:

• Patch releases: For critical security fixes (e.g., 2.2.1)
• Minor releases: For important security improvements (e.g., 2.3.0)
• Major releases: For significant security architecture changes (e.g., 3.0.0)

For security-related issues, please contact:

• Email: [Maintainer email - to be added]
• GitHub: @Robertg761

We thank the security researchers and community members who help keep HA Desktop Widget secure by responsibly reporting vulnerabilities.

Last updated: September 2024 Next review: December 2024