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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
Latest release Yes
Older releases No

We only provide security fixes for the latest release. Users should always update to the most recent version.

Reporting a Vulnerability

Please do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, report vulnerabilities privately using one of these methods:

  1. GitHub Security Advisories (preferred): Use the Report a vulnerability button on this repository
  2. Email: Contact the maintainer directly at the email listed on the GitHub profile

What to include

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Suggested fix (if any)

What to expect

  • Acknowledgment within 72 hours
  • We will work with you to understand and validate the issue
  • A fix will be developed and released as soon as practical
  • You will be credited in the release notes (unless you prefer otherwise)

Scope

The following are in scope:

  • BBS server application (PHP)
  • Agent code (bbs-agent.py)
  • Authentication and authorization bypasses
  • SSH key handling and encryption
  • Command injection via user input
  • Privilege escalation

The following are out of scope:

  • Vulnerabilities in upstream dependencies (borg, MariaDB, Apache, etc.) — report these to the respective projects
  • Issues requiring physical access to the server
  • Social engineering

There aren’t any published security advisories