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Security Policy

🔒 Security Overview

The security of UCLI Tools is our top priority. This document outlines our security policies, reporting procedures, and commitment to maintaining a secure ecosystem for all users.

🚨 Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability in any UCLI Tools component, please help us by reporting it responsibly.

📧 How to Report

  • Email: security@ucli.tools (planned)
  • GitHub Security Advisories: Create a private security advisory
  • Do NOT create public issues or discussions for security vulnerabilities

What to Include

Please include the following information in your report: - Description: Clear description of the vulnerability - Impact: Potential impact and severity - Steps to Reproduce: Detailed reproduction steps - Environment: OS, tool versions, configurations - Contact Information: How we can reach you for follow-up

Response Timeline

  • Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
  • Initial Assessment: Within 72 hours
  • Regular Updates: At least weekly until resolution
  • Fix Timeline: Dependent on severity and complexity

🛡️ Security Measures

Code Security

  • Automated Security Scanning: Regular dependency and code analysis
  • Code Reviews: Required for all security-related changes
  • Vulnerability Testing: Regular security testing and audits
  • Dependency Management: Automated updates for security patches

Distribution Security

  • Signed Releases: All releases are cryptographically signed
  • Supply Chain Security: Verification of build pipelines
  • Checksums: SHA256 checksums provided for all downloads
  • Secure Distribution: Hosted on trusted infrastructure

User Security

  • Default Secure Configurations: Tools ship with secure defaults
  • Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization
  • Access Controls: Principle of least privilege
  • Data Protection: Secure handling of user data

🔍 Security Best Practices

For Users

Installation Security

# Verify installer integrity
curl -fsSL https://install.ucli.tools | sh

# Or verify manually
curl -O https://install.ucli.tools/install.sh
# Verify signature/checksum

Tool Usage

  • Run tools with minimal required permissions
  • Keep tools updated to latest versions
  • Use secure configurations
  • Be cautious with third-party integrations

Data Handling

  • Avoid processing sensitive data with tools unless necessary
  • Use encryption for sensitive inputs/outputs
  • Clear temporary files and caches regularly

For Contributors

Development Security

  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Use static analysis tools
  • Include security tests in PRs
  • Document security considerations

Dependency Management

  • Regularly update dependencies
  • Review dependency security advisories
  • Use dependency scanning tools
  • Pin critical dependencies to specific versions

🚩 Known Security Considerations

Tool-Specific Security Notes

ucli (Tool Manager)

  • Network Access: Requires internet for tool downloads
  • File System Access: Creates directories and executes scripts
  • Mitigation: Verify downloads, use with appropriate permissions

gits (Git Workflow)

  • Git Credentials: May store authentication tokens
  • Remote Access: Access to Git repositories
  • Mitigation: Use personal access tokens, review repository access

mdtexpdf (PDF Generation)

  • LaTeX Execution: Runs LaTeX compiler with user content
  • File System: Creates temporary files during processing
  • Mitigation: Sandbox execution, clean temporary files

mdaudiobook (Audio Generation)

  • TTS Services: May use external TTS services
  • Audio Processing: FFmpeg execution
  • Mitigation: Validate inputs, monitor resource usage

📊 Security Updates

Version Information

  • Current Version: 1.0.0
  • Last Security Audit: Initial release
  • Supported Versions: Latest stable release only

Update Policy

  • Critical Updates: Immediate patching and release
  • Security Patches: Released as soon as possible
  • Regular Updates: Include security improvements
  • Deprecation: 90-day notice for unsupported versions

🤝 Security Hall of Fame

We recognize security researchers who help make UCLI Tools safer:

Recognition Program

  • Credits: Listed in security advisories and changelogs
  • Bounties: Financial rewards for critical findings (planned)
  • Hall of Fame: Public recognition of contributions

Past Contributors

  • To be announced as security reports are received

📞 Contact Information

Security Team

  • Primary Contact: security@ucli.tools (planned)
  • Response Team: Core maintainers with security expertise
  • Escalation: Automatic escalation for critical issues
  • Legal Counsel: legal@ucli.tools (planned)
  • Compliance: compliance@ucli.tools (planned)

📋 Compliance

Standards Compliance

  • Open Source Security: Following OSS security best practices
  • Data Protection: GDPR and privacy regulation compliant
  • Export Controls: No restricted technologies included

Certifications

  • Planned Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001 (future)
  • Security Reviews: Regular third-party security assessments

🔄 Security Improvement Process

Continuous Improvement

  1. Monitor: Track security advisories and threats
  2. Assess: Regular security assessments and audits
  3. Improve: Implement security enhancements
  4. Communicate: Keep community informed of improvements

Security Roadmap

  • Short Term: Implement automated security scanning
  • Medium Term: Achieve security certifications
  • Long Term: Establish security bounty program

📚 Additional Resources

Security Resources

🙏 Acknowledgments

We thank the security research community for their dedication to making open source software safer for everyone.

Security is a journey, not a destination. We're committed to continuously improving the security of UCLI Tools and welcome your help in this important endeavor.

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