OpenAuditLabs/Site takes security seriously. This document outlines our security policy and procedures for reporting security vulnerabilities in our Next.js landing page application.

We actively support and provide security updates for the following versions:

Security updates will be applied to the latest production version. We recommend always using the most recent release.

If you discover a security vulnerability in OpenAuditLabs/Site, we appreciate your responsible disclosure. Please follow these guidelines:

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues, discussions, or pull requests.

Instead, please report security issues by:

1. Email: Send a detailed report to security@openauditslabs.org
2. Subject Line: Use "[SECURITY] Brief description of the issue"

Please provide as much detail as possible to help us understand and reproduce the issue:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Type of Issue: (e.g., XSS, CSRF, injection, etc.)
• Location: File paths, URLs, or specific areas affected
• Reproduction Steps: Detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability
• Proof of Concept: If possible, include a minimal working example
• Impact Assessment: Potential impact and exploitability
• Environment: Browser, Node.js version, operating system
• Suggested Fix: If known, proposed solution or mitigation

We are committed to the following response standards:

• Initial Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours of report receipt
• Issue Validation: Within 5 business days
• Status Updates: Weekly updates during resolution
• Resolution: Timeline varies based on complexity and severity

We follow responsible disclosure principles:

1. Verification: We will validate and investigate all reports
2. Communication: We will keep you informed of progress throughout the process
3. Fix Development: We will develop and test patches for confirmed vulnerabilities
4. Coordinated Release: We will coordinate with you on the disclosure timeline
5. Public Disclosure: After fixes are deployed, we may publish a security advisory
6. Recognition: With your permission, we will acknowledge your contribution

The following are considered within scope for security reports:

• Authentication/Authorization Issues: Access control vulnerabilities
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Reflected, stored, or DOM-based XSS
• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): CSRF vulnerabilities
• Content Security Policy (CSP) Bypass: CSP configuration issues
• Server-Side Vulnerabilities: Next.js server-side security issues
• Dependency Vulnerabilities: Security issues in npm packages
• Information Disclosure: Unintended data exposure
• Security Header Issues: Missing or misconfigured security headers

The following are generally not considered security vulnerabilities:

• Social Engineering: Attacks targeting users rather than the application
• Physical Attacks: Physical access to infrastructure
• Denial of Service (DoS): Resource exhaustion attacks
• Spam or Abuse: Content-based issues not related to security
• Issues Requiring Physical Access: Local access vulnerabilities
• Third-Party Services: Security issues in external services we use
• Browser-Specific Issues: Problems only affecting outdated browsers
• Self-XSS: XSS that requires user interaction to exploit themselves

As a Next.js application, we implement several security measures:

• Content Security Policy (CSP): Restrictive CSP headers to prevent XSS
• HTTPS Enforcement: All communications encrypted with TLS
• Secure Headers: Implementation of security-focused HTTP headers
• Input Sanitization: Proper handling and validation of user inputs
• React Security: Following React security best practices

• Dependency Management: Regular updates and security scanning
• Code Review: All changes reviewed before deployment
• Static Analysis: Automated security testing in CI/CD pipeline
• Environment Variables: Secure handling of configuration and secrets

• Deployment Security: Secure deployment processes and configurations
• Access Control: Limited access to production systems
• Monitoring: Security monitoring and incident detection
• Backup Security: Secure backup and recovery procedures

• Secure Coding Guidelines: Follow Next.js security best practices
• Dependency Updates: Regularly update dependencies using pnpm audit
• Security Testing: Run security tests before submitting contributions
• Environment Security: Never commit secrets or sensitive data

• Browser Security: Use updated browsers with security features enabled
• Network Security: Use secure networks when accessing the site
• Privacy Settings: Review and configure browser privacy settings
• Report Issues: Report any suspicious activity or security concerns

We support responsible security research and will not pursue legal action against researchers who:

• Follow our disclosure policy
• Act in good faith
• Do not access or modify data beyond what is necessary to demonstrate the vulnerability
• Do not disrupt our services or systems
• Do not violate any applicable laws or regulations

• We will keep your vulnerability report confidential
• Personal information will not be shared without your explicit consent
• We may use anonymized information for security improvements

Our security practices align with:

• OWASP Top 10: Protection against common web application vulnerabilities
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Industry-standard security practices
• Secure Development Lifecycle: Security considerations throughout development
• Open Source Security: Following open source security best practices

This security policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

• Changes in our security practices
• Updates to supported versions
• New security features or requirements
• Community feedback and best practices

Check the commit history of this file for the most recent changes.

• Security Issues: security@openauditslabs.org
• General Inquiries: Use GitHub Issues for non-security related questions
• Project Maintainers: See CONTRIBUTING.md for contributor contacts

We appreciate the security research community and responsible disclosure practices. Security researchers who report valid vulnerabilities may be acknowledged in our security advisories (with permission).

Last Updated: July 2025

Thank you for helping keep OpenAuditLabs/Site secure!