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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
1.2.x
1.1.x
1.0.x
< 1.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

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

How to Report

  1. Do not open a public issue
  2. Email security concerns to: security@example.com
  3. 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
  • Regular updates on progress
  • Credit in the release notes (unless you prefer anonymity)

Security Considerations

WebGL Shaders

This project uses WebGL shaders which:

  • Run in a sandboxed environment
  • Cannot access the file system
  • Are limited by browser security policies

However, malformed shaders could potentially:

  • Cause GPU hangs (denial of service)
  • Consume excessive resources
  • Trigger browser bugs

Data Files

CSV and JSON data files are:

  • Static assets (no server-side processing)
  • Validated on load
  • Sanitized before display

Dependencies

We regularly monitor dependencies for vulnerabilities:

  • npm audit runs in CI
  • Dependabot alerts enabled
  • Automated security updates

Best Practices for Users

  1. Keep dependencies updated

    npm update
  2. Run security audit

    npm audit
  3. Use Content Security Policy

    <meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" 
          content="default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval';
                   style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline';
                   connect-src 'self';
                   img-src 'self' blob:;
                   media-src 'self';
                   worker-src 'self' blob:;">
  4. Validate user inputs if extending the project

Known Limitations

  1. GPU Fingerprinting: WebGL can be used for device fingerprinting
  2. Resource Exhaustion: Complex shaders may crash weak GPUs
  3. Browser Bugs: Shader compilation may trigger browser-specific issues

Security Updates

Security patches will be released as:

  • Patch versions (e.g., 1.2.1) for critical fixes
  • Minor versions (e.g., 1.3.0) for non-critical improvements

Subscribe to releases for notifications.

Acknowledgments

We thank the following security researchers:

  • [Your name here] - First security report

This security policy is adapted from the GitHub Security Policy template.

There aren’t any published security advisories