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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We release patches for security vulnerabilities. Currently supported versions:

Version Supported
0.x.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of aws-local-sync seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

How to Report

Please report security vulnerabilities through GitHub's security advisory feature:

  1. Go to the Security tab of this repository
  2. Click on "Report a vulnerability"
  3. Fill out the form with details about the vulnerability

What to Include

Please include the following information:

  • Type of issue (e.g., buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the manifestation of the issue
  • The location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

Response Timeline

  • We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
  • We will send a more detailed response within 5 business days indicating the next steps
  • We will keep you informed about the progress towards a fix and full announcement
  • We may ask for additional information or guidance during the process

Security Best Practices

When using aws-local-sync:

  1. AWS Credentials: Never commit AWS credentials to version control. Use environment variables or AWS credential files
  2. IAM Permissions: Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring IAM roles and policies
  3. Dependencies: Keep dependencies up to date using Dependabot alerts
  4. Binary Verification: Verify checksums of downloaded binaries when available

Security Updates

Security updates will be released as patch versions and announced through:

  • GitHub Releases
  • Security Advisories on this repository

Acknowledgments

We appreciate the security research community's efforts in helping keep aws-local-sync secure. Contributors who report valid security issues will be acknowledged in our release notes (unless they prefer to remain anonymous).

There aren’t any published security advisories