We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions:

If you discover a security vulnerability in Process Key Sender, please report it responsibly:

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email us directly at: info@kylehub.dev
3. Use encrypted communication if possible (PGP key available on request)

Please provide the following information in your security report:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact and severity assessment
• Affected versions (if known)
• Possible mitigation or fix suggestions
• Your contact information for follow-up

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours of receiving your report
• Assessment: Within 5 business days
• Fix Development: Depends on severity (critical issues within 7 days)
• Public Disclosure: After fix is released (coordinated disclosure)

• All user inputs (configuration files, CLI arguments) are validated
• JSON parsing uses safe deserialization practices
• Key combinations are sanitized to prevent injection

• Process names are validated against system processes
• No arbitrary code execution through process names
• Limited to existing, running processes only

• Configuration files are read-only operations
• No arbitrary file system access
• Temporary files use secure creation methods

• Uses Windows API safely with proper error handling
• No privilege escalation attempts
• Respects Windows User Account Control (UAC)
• Limited to user-space operations only

• Will follow principle of least privilege
• X11/Wayland integration will be sandboxed
• No root privileges required or requested

• No network communication - the application is completely offline
• No telemetry, analytics, or data collection
• No automatic updates or phone-home functionality

• ✅ Configuration file tampering (validation and sanitization)
• ✅ Input injection attacks (safe parsing and validation)
• ✅ Unauthorized process access (proper permission checks)
• ✅ Memory safety (Rust's built-in memory safety)

• ❌ User running as administrator - we cannot prevent privilege misuse
• ❌ Anti-virus false positives - automation tools may trigger AV
• ❌ Target application vulnerabilities - we can't control target apps
• ❌ Social engineering - users choosing malicious configurations

This tool can send keystrokes to applications, which inherently carries risks:

1. Unintended Actions: Misconfigured automation may cause unintended effects
2. Application Crashes: Rapid key sending might crash target applications
3. Data Loss: Automated key presses could trigger destructive actions
4. Account Restrictions: Use with online services may violate Terms of Service

• ✅ Test configurations in safe environments first
• ✅ Use low intervals to avoid overwhelming applications
• ✅ Monitor automation - don't leave it unattended
• ✅ Keep backups of important data before automation
• ✅ Use with offline applications only

• ✅ Validate JSON files before use (use online JSON validators)
• ✅ Use example configs as templates
• ✅ Avoid executable file names in process names
• ✅ Review all settings before running

• ✅ Run with minimal privileges (don't use as administrator unless necessary)
• ✅ Keep Windows Defender enabled (or other AV)
• ✅ Update your system regularly
• ✅ Use latest version of Process Key Sender

• Memory Safety: Written in Rust for automatic memory management
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with anyhow
• Input Validation: All inputs validated and sanitized
• Safe Dependencies: Regular dependency audits with cargo audit

• Reproducible Builds: Consistent build environment
• Dependency Pinning: Locked dependency versions in Cargo.lock
• Clean Build Environment: No external network access during build
• Release Signing: Planned for future releases

• Unit Tests: Core functionality covered by tests
• Integration Tests: End-to-end testing with safe configurations
• Fuzzing: Planned input fuzzing for configuration parsing
• Security Audits: Regular code reviews focusing on security

Security vulnerabilities in:

• ✅ Core application code (Rust source)
• ✅ Configuration parsing (JSON handling)
• ✅ Process targeting (system integration)
• ✅ Key sending mechanisms (platform APIs)
• ✅ Build and release process

• ❌ Third-party dependencies (report to upstream)
• ❌ Operating system vulnerabilities
• ❌ Hardware-specific issues
• ❌ Social engineering attacks
• ❌ Physical access attacks

Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities will be:

• ✅ Credited in release notes (with permission)
• ✅ Listed in our security hall of fame
• ✅ Thanked publicly (if desired)

• No hardcoded secrets or credentials
• Input validation for all user inputs
• Error handling doesn't leak sensitive information
• Safe API usage with proper error checking
• No arbitrary code execution paths
• Memory safety considerations addressed

• Audit new dependencies with cargo audit
• Minimize dependency surface area
• Use well-maintained crates only
• Pin versions appropriately
• Review security advisories before adding deps

1. Keystroke Injection: The tool is designed to inject keystrokes - this is the intended functionality
2. Process Targeting: Must access other processes to function
3. User Permissions: Inherits all permissions of the user running it

1. No Encryption: Configuration files are stored in plain text
2. No Authentication: No user authentication or access controls
3. Global Scope: Windows implementation may affect system-wide state

1. Configuration Encryption: Planned for future release
2. Process Sandboxing: Investigating safer process interaction
3. Audit Logging: Optional security event logging
4. Digital Signatures: Code signing for releases

• Primary Contact: info@kylehub.dev
• Maintainer: KyleDerZweite
• GitHub: @KyleDerZweite

For critical security vulnerabilities that pose immediate risk:

• Email: info@kylehub.dev [WIP]
• Response Time: Within 24 hours

Security updates and advisories are published through:

• ✅ GitHub Security Advisories
• ✅ GitHub Releases (with security tags)
• ✅ README.md security notices
• ✅ CHANGELOG.md security sections

• 🔄 Check for updates monthly
• 🔄 Subscribe to GitHub releases for notifications
• 🔄 Follow security best practices above
• 🔄 Report suspicious behavior immediately

This security policy is provided as-is and may be updated without notice. Users are responsible for:

• Following ethical usage guidelines
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Understanding the risks of automation tools
• Using the software responsibly and safely

Remember: With great automation power comes great responsibility! 🕷️

Last Updated: 2025-11-26 Security Policy Version: 1.1