We release patches for security vulnerabilities for the following versions:
| Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| 1.0.x | ✅ |
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.
- Email: Open a private security advisory on GitHub or create an issue marked as "Security" with minimal details
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
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 will be:
- Released as soon as possible after discovery
- Announced in the GitHub releases
- Pushed to Chrome Web Store immediately
- Documented in CHANGELOG.md
- 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
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!