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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

The HeyPlay team takes security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow responsible disclosure practices.

How to Report

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security issues by emailing:

What to Include

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

  1. Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  2. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  3. Impact: Potential impact and affected systems
  4. Proposed Solution: If you have suggestions for fixing the issue
  5. Contact Information: How we can reach you for follow-up

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 24 hours
  • Status Update: Within 72 hours
  • Resolution Target: Within 30 days for critical issues

Security Measures

Authentication & Authorization

  • ✅ Email Verification: OTP-based email verification for new accounts
  • ✅ JWT Tokens: Secure token-based authentication
  • ✅ Refresh Tokens: Automatic token refresh for session management
  • ✅ Password Hashing: bcrypt with salt rounds for password security
  • ✅ Account Locking: Protection against brute force attacks
  • ✅ Session Management: Automatic cleanup of expired sessions

Data Protection

  • ✅ Environment Variables: Sensitive data stored in environment variables
  • ✅ Database Security: MongoDB connection with authentication
  • ✅ Input Validation: Server-side validation for all user inputs
  • ✅ Rate Limiting: API endpoint protection against abuse
  • ✅ CORS Configuration: Proper cross-origin resource sharing setup

Communication Security

  • ✅ HTTPS: All production traffic encrypted with SSL/TLS
  • ✅ WebSocket Security: Secure real-time connections
  • ✅ Email Security: SMTP with authentication for email services
  • ✅ Token Expiration: Short-lived access tokens with refresh mechanism

Infrastructure Security

  • ✅ Database Access: Restricted database access with authentication
  • ✅ Server Hardening: Security middleware and headers
  • ✅ Error Handling: Safe error messages without information disclosure
  • ✅ Logging: Security event logging for monitoring

Security Guidelines for Contributors

Code Security

  1. Never commit sensitive data (API keys, passwords, tokens)
  2. Use environment variables for all configuration
  3. Validate all inputs on both client and server side
  4. Follow secure coding practices for authentication flows
  5. Review dependencies for known vulnerabilities

Development Environment

  1. Keep dependencies updated regularly
  2. Use secure development tools and IDEs
  3. Enable security linting in your development environment
  4. Test security features thoroughly before submitting PRs

Pull Request Security

  1. Review security implications of all changes
  2. Test authentication flows after modifications
  3. Ensure no sensitive data is exposed in logs or responses
  4. Follow the principle of least privilege for new features

Known Security Considerations

Current Limitations

  1. Email Provider Dependency: Email verification relies on external SMTP service
  2. Token Storage: Client-side token storage considerations for different platforms
  3. Rate Limiting: Current implementation may need adjustment for high traffic

Planned Improvements

  1. Multi-Factor Authentication: Adding SMS/app-based 2FA
  2. Advanced Rate Limiting: More sophisticated rate limiting strategies
  3. Security Headers: Enhanced HTTP security headers
  4. Audit Logging: Comprehensive security audit trails

Supported Versions

Version Supported Security Updates
1.0.x ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
0.9.x ❌ No ❌ No
< 0.9 ❌ No ❌ No

Security Best Practices for Users

Account Security

  1. Use strong passwords with a mix of characters, numbers, and symbols
  2. Enable email notifications for account activities
  3. Keep your email account secure as it's used for verification
  4. Log out from shared devices after use

Application Security

  1. Keep the app updated to the latest version
  2. Use trusted networks when possible
  3. Report suspicious activities immediately
  4. Review your account activity regularly

Compliance

HeyPlay aims to comply with:

  • GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation
  • CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
  • OWASP: Open Web Application Security Project guidelines
  • Industry Standards: Following security best practices for web and mobile applications

Security Tools

We use various tools to maintain security:

  • Dependency Scanning: Regular vulnerability scans of dependencies
  • Code Analysis: Static code analysis for security issues
  • Penetration Testing: Regular security assessments
  • Monitoring: Real-time security monitoring and alerting

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns:

Remember: When in doubt about security, please reach out to our team. We appreciate your help in keeping HeyPlay secure for everyone.

There aren’t any published security advisories