We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability within the XMRT Suite, please send an email to security@devgrugold.com. All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed.

Please include the following information along with your report:

• Type of issue (e.g. buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
• The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
• Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit the issue

• Initial Response: Within 24 hours
• Status Update: Within 72 hours with assessment
• Resolution: Critical issues within 7 days, others within 30 days

• Never commit sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)
• Use environment variables for configuration
• Follow secure coding practices
• Run security linting tools before submitting PRs

• Keep dependencies updated
• Use strong authentication methods
• Follow the principle of least privilege
• Report suspicious activities immediately

• Dependency Scanning: Automated vulnerability scanning via Dependabot
• Code Scanning: CodeQL analysis on all pull requests
• Secret Scanning: Automatic detection of committed secrets
• Branch Protection: Required reviews and status checks

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Email: security@devgrugold.com
• Encrypted communication: Use our PGP key (available on request)

This policy is effective as of December 2024 and will be reviewed quarterly.