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Security: AmberLee2427/brian-bot

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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We currently support the following versions with security updates:

Version Supported
1.0.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability within Brian Bot, please send an email to [your-email]. All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed.

Please include the following information in your report:

  • Type of vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Any suggested fixes

Security Features

Rate Limiting

  • Mentions: 5 requests per minute per user
  • Commands: 10 requests per minute per user
  • Configurable limits in the code

Input Sanitization

  • All user inputs are sanitized
  • Control characters are removed
  • Message length is limited
  • Channel names are validated

API Security

  • API keys are validated on startup
  • Keys are stored in environment variables
  • No hardcoded credentials

Permission System

  • Role-based access control
  • Configurable allowed roles
  • Admin role support
  • Channel permission checks

Error Handling

  • Secure error messages
  • No sensitive information in logs
  • Proper exception handling
  • Rate limit error messages

Best Practices

  1. Environment Variables

    • Never commit .env files
    • Use strong, unique API keys
    • Rotate keys regularly
  2. Discord Permissions

    • Use minimal required permissions
    • Regular permission audits
    • Monitor bot access
  3. Code Security

    • Regular dependency updates
    • Code review process
    • Security-focused testing
  4. Monitoring

    • Log security events
    • Monitor rate limits
    • Track API usage

Updates

Security updates will be released as needed. Users are encouraged to:

  • Keep dependencies updated
  • Monitor the repository for updates
  • Apply security patches promptly
  • Report any security concerns

There aren't any published security advisories