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Security Policy

Reporting a Vulnerability

Please do not open public issues for security vulnerabilities. This puts all users at potential risk.

If you discover a security vulnerability in Yaqeen, please report it responsibly by emailing security@yaqeen.dev with the following information:

What to Include in Your Report

  • Description - A clear description of the vulnerability
  • Affected Component - Which part of the application is affected
  • Steps to Reproduce - Detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability (if possible)
  • Impact - What could happen if this vulnerability were exploited
  • Proof of Concept - A minimal example or code snippet demonstrating the issue
  • Your Contact Information - How we can reach you for follow-up questions
  • Disclosure Timeline - Your preferred timeline for disclosure (we suggest 90 days)

Example Report

Subject: Security Vulnerability Report

Description:
[Detailed description of the vulnerability]

Affected Component:
[Component name and version]

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

Impact:
[Potential consequences if exploited]

Proof of Concept:
[Code or demonstration]

Timeline:
[Your preferred disclosure timeline]

Security Response Process

Once you've submitted your report, here's what to expect:

  1. Acknowledgment (24-48 hours) - We will acknowledge receipt of your report
  2. Initial Assessment (1 week) - We'll assess the severity and validity of the vulnerability
  3. Investigation (1-2 weeks) - Our team will investigate and develop a fix
  4. Fix Development (1-4 weeks) - We'll create and test a fix for the vulnerability
  5. Verification (1 week) - You'll have the opportunity to verify the fix
  6. Release (1-2 weeks) - We'll release a security patch
  7. Disclosure (Public) - A security advisory will be published

We appreciate your patience throughout this process. Security is a shared responsibility, and we value responsible disclosure.

Supported Versions

We provide security updates for:

Version Supported End of Life
1.x ✅ Currently TBD
0.x ❌ Not supported 2026-01-01

Only the latest version receives security updates. We encourage all users to upgrade to the latest version.

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Keep Updated - Always run the latest version of Yaqeen
  • Use HTTPS - Access Yaqeen only through secure HTTPS connections
  • Strong Passwords - Use strong, unique passwords for your account
  • Enable 2FA - Enable two-factor authentication when available
  • Report Issues - Report security concerns immediately

For Developers

  • Dependency Updates - Regularly update dependencies to patch security vulnerabilities
  • Code Review - All code changes should be reviewed before merging
  • Input Validation - Always validate and sanitize user input
  • Output Encoding - Properly encode output to prevent injection attacks
  • Authentication - Use secure authentication mechanisms
  • Authorization - Implement proper access control
  • HTTPS Only - Enforce HTTPS connections
  • Secrets Management - Never commit secrets; use environment variables
  • Security Testing - Include security tests in your test suite
  • Dependency Scanning - Use tools like npm audit to scan for vulnerabilities

Security Headers

We implement the following security headers:

  • X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff - Prevent MIME type sniffing
  • X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN - Prevent clickjacking
  • X-XSS-Protection: 1; mode=block - Enable XSS protection
  • Strict-Transport-Security - Enforce HTTPS connections
  • Content-Security-Policy - Control resource loading

Dependency Security

Dependency Scanning

We use automated tools to scan dependencies for known vulnerabilities:

# Check for vulnerabilities
npm audit

# Fix vulnerabilities automatically
npm audit fix

# Fix vulnerabilities requiring major version updates
npm audit fix --force

Updating Dependencies

  • Security updates: Applied immediately and released as patches
  • Minor updates: Applied regularly and released as minor versions
  • Major updates: Tested thoroughly before inclusion

Known Vulnerabilities

No known security vulnerabilities are currently disclosed. If vulnerabilities are discovered, they will be listed in the Security Advisories section.

Security Considerations

Data Protection

  • User data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Sensitive data is handled according to privacy regulations
  • Personal information is never shared with third parties without consent

Authentication

  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
  • Session tokens are secure and have appropriate expiration times
  • Multi-factor authentication is supported

API Security

  • All API endpoints require authentication where appropriate
  • Rate limiting is implemented to prevent abuse
  • Input validation is enforced
  • CORS is configured securely

Database Security

  • Database connections are encrypted
  • SQL injection prevention measures are implemented
  • Database backups are encrypted and securely stored
  • Access to production databases is restricted

Incident Response

In the event of a security incident:

  1. Detection - Identify and confirm the security incident
  2. Response - Immediately begin remediation efforts
  3. Notification - Notify affected users within 72 hours
  4. Investigation - Conduct a thorough investigation
  5. Recovery - Restore systems to a secure state
  6. Disclosure - Provide transparent communication about the incident

Security Compliance

Yaqeen aims to comply with:

Questions?

If you have security-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Email: security@yaqeen.dev

Thank you for helping us keep Yaqeen secure! 🔒

Last Updated: April 2026