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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We are committed to providing security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
1.0.x
0.9.x
0.8.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security issue, please follow these steps:

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue

Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to prevent potential exploitation.

2. Email us directly

Send a detailed report to: security@savedfeast.com

3. Include the following information in your report:

  • Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  • Impact: Potential impact of the vulnerability
  • Environment: OS, PHP version, Node.js version where the issue was found
  • Proof of Concept: If possible, include a proof of concept
  • Suggested Fix: If you have suggestions for fixing the issue

4. What to expect:

  • Initial Response: Within 24-48 hours
  • Status Updates: Regular updates on the progress
  • Resolution: Public disclosure after the fix is deployed
  • Credit: Recognition in our security acknowledgments (if desired)

Security Best Practices

For Users:

  • Keep the application updated to the latest version
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication when available
  • Be cautious of phishing attempts
  • Report suspicious activity immediately

For Developers:

  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Use HTTPS for all communications
  • Implement proper input validation
  • Use secure storage for sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and updates

Security Features

Authentication & Authorization:

  • Token-based authentication with Laravel Sanctum
  • Role-based access control (Consumer, Provider, Admin)
  • Secure session management
  • Password complexity requirements

Data Protection:

  • Input validation and sanitization
  • SQL injection prevention
  • XSS protection
  • CSRF protection
  • Rate limiting on all endpoints

Network Security:

  • HTTPS enforcement
  • CORS protection
  • Secure headers implementation
  • API rate limiting
  • Request validation

File Upload Security:

  • File type validation
  • File size limits
  • Secure file storage
  • Malware scanning (planned)

Vulnerability Disclosure Timeline

Action Timeline
Initial Response 24-48 hours
Status Update 1 week
Fix Development 2-4 weeks
Fix Deployment 1 week
Public Disclosure After fix deployment

Security Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the following security researchers for their contributions:

  • [Security Researcher Name] - [Vulnerability Description]
  • [Security Researcher Name] - [Vulnerability Description]

Security Updates

Recent Security Fixes:

  • v1.0.1: Fixed SQL injection vulnerability in meal filtering
  • v1.0.0: Initial security audit and fixes

Upcoming Security Features:

  • Advanced rate limiting
  • Real-time threat detection
  • Enhanced encryption for sensitive data
  • Security monitoring and alerting

Contact Information

Responsible Disclosure

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

  1. Private Reporting: Vulnerabilities are reported privately
  2. Timely Response: We respond to reports within 24-48 hours
  3. Collaborative Fixing: We work with reporters to develop fixes
  4. Public Disclosure: We disclose issues after fixes are deployed
  5. Credit Recognition: We credit security researchers appropriately

Bug Bounty Program

We are currently developing a bug bounty program. Details will be announced soon.

Security Headers

Our application implements the following security headers:

// Security Headers Configuration
return [
    'X-Frame-Options' => 'SAMEORIGIN',
    'X-Content-Type-Options' => 'nosniff',
    'X-XSS-Protection' => '1; mode=block',
    'Referrer-Policy' => 'strict-origin-when-cross-origin',
    'Content-Security-Policy' => "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline';",
    'Permissions-Policy' => 'geolocation=(), microphone=(), camera=()',
];

API Security

Rate Limiting:

  • Auth endpoints: 20 requests/minute
  • Public endpoints: 60 requests/minute
  • Authenticated endpoints: 120 requests/minute
  • Provider endpoints: 300 requests/minute
  • Admin endpoints: 600 requests/minute

Input Validation:

  • All API inputs are validated using Laravel's validation system
  • Custom validation rules for business logic
  • Sanitization of user inputs
  • Type checking and conversion

Error Handling:

  • Generic error messages to prevent information disclosure
  • Proper logging of security events
  • No sensitive data in error responses

Database Security

Best Practices:

  • Parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
  • Database user with minimal required privileges
  • Regular database backups
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest

Access Control:

  • Role-based database access
  • Audit logging for sensitive operations
  • Connection encryption (SSL/TLS)

Monitoring and Logging

Security Monitoring:

  • Failed login attempts
  • Unusual API usage patterns
  • File upload monitoring
  • Database query monitoring

Logging:

  • All authentication attempts
  • API access logs
  • Error logs with context
  • Security event logs

Thank you for helping keep SavedFeast Web Platform secure! 🔒

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