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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions of Living Documentation Generator:

Version Supported
0.1.x βœ…

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

🚨 For Critical Security Issues

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities by emailing: [sgharlow@gmail.com]

Include the following information:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Any suggested fixes (if available)

πŸ“§ What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
  • Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress
  • Resolution: We aim to resolve critical issues within 30 days

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Best Practices

When using Living Documentation Generator:

For Users

  • Keep Updated: Always use the latest version
  • Secure Configuration: Review MCP server configuration
  • File Permissions: Ensure proper file system permissions
  • Network Security: Run on trusted networks only

For Developers

  • Input Validation: All file paths and content are validated
  • Sandboxing: Code analysis runs in isolated contexts
  • No Code Execution: Analyzers parse code without execution
  • Dependency Security: Regular dependency updates and audits

πŸ”’ Security Features

Living Documentation Generator includes several security measures:

  • Path Sanitization: Prevents directory traversal attacks
  • Content Filtering: Sanitizes user-generated content
  • Size Limits: Prevents resource exhaustion attacks
  • No Remote Code Execution: Static analysis only
  • Local Operation: No external network dependencies required

🚫 Out of Scope

The following are generally considered out of scope:

  • Issues in third-party dependencies (report to respective maintainers)
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Physical access to systems
  • Denial of service through resource exhaustion (unless critical)

πŸ“‹ Security Checklist for Contributors

When contributing code:

  • Validate all user inputs
  • Sanitize file paths and content
  • Avoid executing user-provided code
  • Use secure defaults in configuration
  • Add security tests for new features
  • Review dependencies for known vulnerabilities

πŸ”„ Security Updates

Security updates will be:

  • Released as patch versions (e.g., 0.1.1 β†’ 0.1.2)
  • Documented in release notes
  • Announced through GitHub security advisories
  • Backported to supported versions when possible

πŸ“š Additional Resources


Thank you for helping keep Living Documentation Generator secure! πŸ”’

There aren't any published security advisories