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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We provide security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
1.x.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in VSCode Config Export, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

  1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
  2. Email us directly at: [security@vscode-config-export.dev] (placeholder)
  3. Include the following information:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce the issue
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if you have one)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
  • Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress
  • Resolution: We'll work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible
  • Credit: We'll acknowledge your contribution (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Security Best Practices for Users

  1. Review Scripts: Always review scripts before running them
  2. Backup Data: Create backups before running installation scripts
  3. Check Sources: Only download from official sources
  4. Verify Checksums: Verify file integrity when possible
  5. Update Regularly: Keep your tools and scripts updated

Common Security Considerations

  • File Permissions: Our scripts handle file permissions appropriately
  • Path Traversal: We validate paths to prevent directory traversal attacks
  • Input Validation: User inputs are validated and sanitized
  • Temporary Files: Temporary files are created securely
  • Credential Exposure: We don't handle or store sensitive credentials

Out of Scope

The following are generally considered out of scope:

  • Issues in VSCode itself
  • Issues in third-party extensions
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Physical access to machines
  • Issues requiring unusual user interaction

Thank you for helping keep VSCode Config Export secure!

There aren’t any published security advisories