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Security: LanikSJ/homebrew-bump-cask

SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
4.0.x
< 4.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security seriously and appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings.

How to Report

Do NOT open a public issue for security vulnerabilities. Instead, please report security issues through one of these channels:

  1. GitHub Security Advisories (Preferred): Report via GitHub
  2. Email: Send details to security@lanik.us
  3. Security Discussions: Open a discussion in our GitHub Discussions
  4. Security Issues: Create a Security Advisory on GitHub

What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  • Description: Clear explanation of the security issue
  • Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability
  • Impact Assessment: Potential impact and affected components
  • Proof of Concept: If applicable, a minimal reproduction case
  • Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for a fix (optional)

Response Timeline

We are committed to responding to security reports in a timely manner:

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours of receiving the report
  • Status Update: Within 5 business days with assessment
  • Resolution: We will work diligently to fix critical vulnerabilities as quickly as possible

Responsible Disclosure

We ask that you:

  • Give us reasonable time to investigate and fix the issue before public disclosure
  • Do not access, modify, or delete user data
  • Do not perform attacks that could harm the availability of our services
  • Do not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we have had a chance to address it

Security Considerations

Project-Specific Security

This project provides Homebrew cask bumping functionality. Security considerations include:

  • Script Validation: All scripts are validated to prevent malicious patterns
  • No Executable Code: The project contains only shell scripts and configuration files
  • Regular Updates: Scripts are regularly updated to address new threats

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Keep Updated: Always use the latest version of the scripts
  • Verify Sources: Only download scripts from official sources
  • Report Suspicious Scripts: If you notice anything unusual, please report it

For Developers

When contributing to the project:

  • Validate Scripts: Always validate new scripts before submission
  • Follow Guidelines: Adhere to the project's contribution guidelines
  • Security First: Prioritize security when adding new features

Security Resources

Contact

For general security questions or concerns, you can:

  • Open a discussion in our GitHub Discussions
  • Contact the maintainers through the security email above for sensitive matters

Thank you for helping keep homebrew-bump-cask secure!

There aren’t any published security advisories