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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities for the following versions:

Version Supported
1.0.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of JSON Downloader seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us responsibly.

Please do NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

How to Report

  1. Email: Open a private security advisory on GitHub or create an issue marked as "Security" with minimal details
  2. Include:
    • Type of vulnerability
    • Full paths of affected source file(s)
    • Location of the affected code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
    • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
    • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
    • Impact of the vulnerability

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
  • Updates: We'll send you regular updates about our progress
  • Timeline: We aim to patch critical vulnerabilities within 7 days
  • Credit: We'll credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Only install the extension from the official Chrome Web Store
  • Keep your browser updated to the latest version
  • Review permissions before installation
  • Report suspicious behavior immediately

For Contributors

  • Never commit sensitive data (API keys, passwords, tokens)
  • Use secure coding practices
  • Sanitize all user inputs
  • Follow the principle of least privilege
  • Keep dependencies updated

Known Security Features

JSON Downloader implements several security measures:

  • No Remote Code: All code is included in the extension package
  • No Data Collection: No user data is collected or transmitted
  • Minimal Permissions: Only essential permissions are requested
  • Local Processing: All operations happen locally in your browser
  • Content Security Policy: Strict CSP prevents unauthorized code execution
  • Manifest V3: Built with the latest, most secure Chrome extension standard

Security Updates

Security updates will be:

  • Released as soon as possible after discovery
  • Announced in the GitHub releases
  • Pushed to Chrome Web Store immediately
  • Documented in CHANGELOG.md

Disclosure Policy

  • We will coordinate disclosure timing with the reporter
  • Security advisories will be published on GitHub
  • Users will be notified through Chrome Web Store updates
  • Full details will be disclosed only after a fix is available

Contact

For any security concerns, please create a security advisory on GitHub or contact through GitHub issues with the "Security" label.

Thank you for helping keep JSON Downloader and its users safe!

There aren’t any published security advisories