We actively support the following versions with security updates:
| Version | Supported | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.x | ✅ | Current stable release |
| < 1.0 | ❌ | Pre-release versions |
We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in this project, please follow these steps:
Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues, discussions, or pull requests.
Send an email to the project maintainers with the following information:
- Subject:
[SECURITY] Vulnerability Report for go-graphql-example - Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
- Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
- Impact: Assessment of the potential impact
- Suggested Fix: If you have suggestions for fixing the issue
- Initial Response: We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
- Investigation: We will investigate and provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
- Resolution: We aim to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 30 days
- Disclosure: We will coordinate responsible disclosure with you
If the vulnerability is accepted:
- We will work with you to understand and resolve the issue
- We will create a security advisory
- We will release a patch as soon as possible
- We will credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
If the vulnerability is declined:
- We will provide a detailed explanation of why we don't consider it a security issue
- We may suggest alternative ways to address your concerns
When using this project, please follow these security best practices:
- Use strong, unique passwords for database connections
- Enable SSL/TLS for database connections in production
- Regularly update database credentials
- Implement proper database access controls
- Never commit sensitive configuration values to version control
- Use environment variables for sensitive data
- Regularly rotate API keys and secrets
- Implement proper access controls for configuration files
- Regularly update base images
- Scan images for vulnerabilities
- Use non-root users in containers (already implemented)
- Implement proper network segmentation
- Implement query complexity analysis
- Set appropriate query depth limits
- Use proper authentication and authorization
- Validate and sanitize all inputs
- Keep dependencies up to date
- Regularly audit dependencies for vulnerabilities
- Implement proper logging and monitoring
- Use HTTPS in production environments
This project includes several security features:
- Non-root Docker containers: Containers run as non-privileged users
- Input validation: GraphQL inputs are validated and sanitized
- Structured logging: Security events are properly logged
- Health checks: Built-in monitoring for security-relevant components
- Dependency management: Regular dependency updates and vulnerability scanning
We recommend regular security audits for production deployments:
- Code Review: Regular security-focused code reviews
- Dependency Scanning: Automated scanning for vulnerable dependencies
- Container Scanning: Regular scanning of Docker images
- Penetration Testing: Periodic security testing of deployed applications
For security-related questions or concerns, please contact the project maintainers.
Note: This security policy is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.