Note: Only the latest stable version (1.0.x) receives security updates and patches. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version promptly.

Primary Security Contact:

• Email: security@gui-lop.io
• PGP Key: Available upon request for encrypted communications

Alternative Contact Methods:

• GitHub Security Advisories: Use the GitHub security advisory feature
• Repository Maintainers: @ruvnet (private repository maintainers)

1. Initial Report (Within 24 hours)

   • Send detailed vulnerability report to security@gui-lop.io
   • Include:
     • Vulnerability type and severity assessment
     • Step-by-step reproduction instructions
     • Potential impact assessment
     • Proof of concept (if available)
     • Affected versions

2. Confirmation & Triage (Within 48 hours)

   • Security team acknowledges receipt
   • Initial severity assessment
   • Estimated timeline for fix
   • Request for additional information if needed

3. Investigation & Development (Within 7-14 days)

   • Security team validates and reproduces the vulnerability
   • Develops security patch
   • Tests patch across supported versions
   • Prepares security advisory

4. Coordination & Disclosure (Within 30 days)

   • Notifies affected users of upcoming security update
   • Coordinates disclosure timeline with reporter
   • Publishes security advisory and patched versions
   • Public disclosure (if applicable) with proper attribution

**Vulnerability Summary:** [Brief description]

**Affected Components:** [e.g., JWT authentication, WebSocket handling, database layer]

**Affected Versions:** [Specific version numbers]

**Severity Assessment:** [Critical/High/Medium/Low]

**Steps to Reproduce:**
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]

**Expected Behavior:** [What should happen]

**Actual Behavior:** [What actually happens]

**Proof of Concept:** [Code snippets, screenshots, or test cases]

**Potential Impact:** [Data exposure, system compromise, etc.]

**Suggested Mitigation:** [If you have suggestions]

We commit to:

• No legal action against security researchers who follow this policy
• Prompt acknowledgment of vulnerability reports within 24 hours
• Regular status updates throughout the disclosure process
• Proper attribution for reported vulnerabilities (if requested)
• Coordination before public disclosure

The GUI-LOP team is committed to maintaining a secure platform for our users. We implement a defense-in-depth approach with multiple layers of security controls:

• JWT-based authentication with short-lived access tokens (15 minutes)
• Secure refresh token rotation to prevent token reuse
• Token blacklisting for immediate session revocation
• Strong password hashing using bcrypt with configurable salt rounds (default: 12)
• Role-based access control (RBAC) for resource authorization
• Multi-factor authentication support (enterprise feature)

• HTTPS enforcement in production environments
• Comprehensive security headers (HSTS, CSP, XSS protection, frame options)
• CORS configuration with strict origin validation
• WebSocket security with authentication and rate limiting
• API rate limiting to prevent abuse and DoS attacks

• Parameterized database queries to prevent SQL injection
• Input validation using express-validator
• Sensitive data encryption at rest and in transit
• Secure session management with IP validation and suspicious activity detection
• Audit logging for security-relevant events

• Real-time security monitoring and alerting
• Suspicious activity detection and automatic response
• Performance monitoring with security metrics
• Centralized logging for security incident analysis

• Critical: Remote code execution, full system compromise, data breach
• High: Privilege escalation, significant data exposure, authentication bypass
• Medium: Limited data exposure, DoS vulnerabilities, information disclosure
• Low: Information leakage, minor security misconfigurations

# Use strong, randomly generated secrets
JWT_SECRET=$(openssl rand -base64 64)
JWT_REFRESH_SECRET=$(openssl rand -base64 64)

# Configure secure database passwords
DB_PASSWORD=$(openssl rand -base64 32)

# Enable security features
ENABLE_SECURITY_HEADERS=true
ENABLE_RATE_LIMITING=true
BCRYPT_ROUNDS=12

• Deploy behind reverse proxy (nginx, Apache, or cloud load balancer)
• Enable TLS/SSL with valid certificates
• Use firewall rules to restrict database access
• Implement network segmentation for production deployments
• Regularly update dependencies and operating systems

-- Create dedicated database user with limited privileges
CREATE USER gui_lop_app WITH PASSWORD 'strong-password';
GRANT CONNECT ON DATABASE gui_lop TO gui_lop_app;
GRANT USAGE ON SCHEMA public TO gui_lop_app;
GRANT SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE ON ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA public TO gui_lop_app;

# Enable Redis authentication
requirepass your-redis-password-here

# Disable dangerous commands
rename-command FLUSHDB ""
rename-command FLUSHALL ""
rename-command DEBUG ""
rename-command CONFIG ""

• Never commit secrets or sensitive configuration
• Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
• Validate all inputs using express-validator schemas
• Implement proper error handling without information leakage
• Follow principle of least privilege for database access

# Use environment-specific configuration
NODE_ENV=development
ENABLE_DEBUG_LOGGING=false

# Use strong secrets even in development
JWT_SECRET=dev-secret-min-256-bits-change-in-production

# Run security tests
npm run test:security
npm run test:security:coverage

# Check for vulnerabilities
npm audit
npm audit fix

• Monitor authentication failures and rate limit breaches
• Track unusual API usage patterns
• Set up alerts for security events
• Regular security log reviews

• Regular database backups with encryption
• Test backup restoration procedures
• Maintain offline backup copies
• Document disaster recovery procedures

• Establish incident response team and procedures
• Maintain communication channels for security incidents
• Regular security drills and tabletop exercises
• Document and learn from security incidents

1. GitHub Releases - Official version releases
2. Security Advisories - Vulnerability notifications
3. Email Notifications - Critical security updates
4. Security Blog - Best practices and security insights

1. Security Patch Released

   • Security advisory published with CVE assignment
   • Patched versions released for all supported branches
   • Notification sent to security mailing list

2. User Notification

   • GitHub security advisory notifications
   • Email alerts to registered maintainers
   • Social media announcements for critical issues

3. Update Deployment

   • Review security advisory and affected versions
   • Test patches in staging environment
   • Deploy updates to production within recommended timeframe
   • Verify patch effectiveness

4. Post-Update

   • Monitor for any unexpected behavior
   • Review security logs for related activity
   • Update incident response procedures if needed

Enterprise deployments can configure automatic security updates:

// Configuration for automatic security updates
{
  "autoUpdate": {
    "security": true,
    "schedule": "0 2 * * *", // Daily at 2 AM
    "rebootRequired": false,
    "rollbackEnabled": true
  }
}

• Security Lead: Responsible for security architecture and response
• Security Engineers: Handle vulnerability assessment and patching
• DevSecOps Engineers: Implement security in CI/CD pipeline
• Security Researchers: Conduct security research and testing

Primary Security Contact:

• Email: security@gui-lop.io
• Response Time: Within 24 hours
• PGP Key: Available for encrypted communications

General Security Inquiries:

• Email: security-info@gui-lop.io
• Documentation: Security Documentation

Bug Bounty Program:

• Platform: Coming soon
• Rewards: Based on severity and impact
• Rules: Follow responsible disclosure policy

We work with trusted security partners:

• Security Researchers in our bug bounty program
• Third-party security firms for penetration testing
• Open-source security communities for collaborative improvements
• Industry security organizations for threat intelligence

We thank the security community for helping keep GUI-LOP secure. Special thanks to:

• Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities
• Contributors who implement security improvements
• Users who report potential security issues
• Open-source security tools and libraries we use

This security policy is provided for informational purposes and may be updated periodically. The GUI-LOP team reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

Last Updated: October 26, 2024 Next Review: January 26, 2025

Remember: If you suspect a critical security issue, contact us immediately rather than creating a public issue.