# Security Policy\n\n## Supported Versions\n\nThis project provides security updates for the following versions:\n\n| Version | Supported |\n|---------|-----------|\n| 1.x     | ✅ Yes    |\n| 0.x     | ❌ No     |\n\nOnly the latest major version receives security patches. Users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version.\n\n## Reporting a Vulnerability\n\n**Do not open public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.**\n\nInstead, please report security issues to the maintainers privately:\n\n### Reporting Process\n\n1. Email security details to the maintainers (see project README for contact)\n2. Include:\n   - Description of the vulnerability\n   - Steps to reproduce (if possible)\n   - Potential impact\n   - Suggested fix (if you have one)\n\n3. Expect acknowledgment within 48 hours\n4. We will work on a fix and coordinate disclosure timing\n\n### Responsible Disclosure\n\n- Allow reasonable time for a fix before public disclosure\n- Work with us to understand and validate the issue\n- Maintain confidentiality until the fix is released\n\n## Security Best Practices\n\n### For Users\n\n- Keep dependencies up to date\n- Use the latest version of this project\n- Review security advisories regularly\n- Report vulnerabilities responsibly\n\n### For Contributors\n\n- Run `cargo audit` before submitting PRs\n- Use `cargo deny` to check license compliance\n- Follow secure coding practices\n- Don't hardcode secrets or credentials\n- Validate all external inputs\n\n## Dependency Security\n\nWe use automated tools to monitor dependencies:\n\n- **cargo-audit**: Scans for known security vulnerabilities\n- **cargo-deny**: Checks licenses and bans unsafe dependencies\n\nThese run in CI on every push and PR.\n\n## Code Review\n\nAll code changes go through review before merging:\n\n- At least one maintainer review required\n- Security implications considered\n- Tests required for all changes\n- CI checks must pass\n\n## Known Vulnerabilities\n\nWe maintain transparency about known issues:\n\n- Documented in GitHub security advisories\n- Announced in release notes\n- Tracked in issues with `security` label\n\n## Security Contact\n\nFor security inquiries, please contact:\n\n- Email: [project maintainers]\n- Issue: Open a private security advisory on GitHub\n\n## Changelog\n\nSecurity fixes are highlighted in CHANGELOG.md with [SECURITY] prefix.\n\n## Resources\n\n- [OWASP Top 10](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)\n- [CWE: Common Weakness Enumeration](https://cwe.mitre.org/)\n- [Rust Security](https://www.rust-lang.org/governance/security-disclosures)\n- [npm Security](https://docs.npmjs.com/about-npm/security)\n\n## Questions\n\nIf you have security questions (not vulnerabilities), open a discussion or issue with the `security` label.
