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Security: SahirVhora/uk-postcode-checker

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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

This project is actively maintained. Security updates are applied to the latest release.

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly.

DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

How to Report

  1. Email: Send details to security@sahirvhora.com
  2. Include:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if any)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
  • Initial assessment: Within 1 week
  • Fix timeline: Depends on severity
    • Critical: 24-48 hours
    • High: 1 week
    • Medium: 2 weeks
    • Low: Next release cycle

Disclosure Policy

  • Vulnerabilities will be disclosed publicly after a fix is available
  • Credit will be given to reporters (unless anonymity requested)
  • Coordinated disclosure preferred

Security Best Practices

This project follows security best practices:

  • Dependencies are monitored via Dependabot
  • No secrets or credentials in source code
  • Input validation on all user-facing endpoints
  • HTTPS enforced for all web services
  • Regular security audits

Security Updates

Security updates are released as patch versions. Subscribe to releases to stay informed.

License

This security policy is part of the project's MIT license.

There aren't any published security advisories