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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We provide security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
1.1.x βœ…
1.0.x ❌

Reporting a Vulnerability

The LinkedIn Queens Solver team takes security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

πŸ”’ Private Reporting

  1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
  2. Email security concerns to the repository owner via GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
  3. Or create a private security advisory through GitHub's interface

πŸ“ Information to Include

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Any suggested fixes (if you have them)
  • Your contact information for follow-up

⏱️ Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Status Update: Within 1 week
  • Resolution: Varies by complexity, but we aim for timely fixes

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Considerations

Extension Security

  • All data processing occurs locally in the browser
  • No external network requests are made
  • No user data is collected or transmitted
  • Chrome's security model provides sandboxing

Potential Security Areas

While the extension is designed with security in mind, potential areas of concern include:

  • DOM manipulation and injection
  • Chrome extension permissions
  • Cross-frame communication (iframe scenarios)
  • Message passing between extension components

Safe Usage

The extension is designed to:

  • Only operate on LinkedIn Queens pages
  • Use minimal required permissions
  • Process data locally without external transmission
  • Follow Chrome extension security best practices

Official Distribution: The extension is officially distributed through the Chrome Web Store for verified security and automatic updates.

πŸ† Recognition

Contributors who responsibly disclose security vulnerabilities will be:

  • Credited in the fix release notes (unless they prefer anonymity)
  • Listed in a security contributors section
  • Given priority support for future security reports

πŸ“‹ Security Best Practices

If you're contributing to the project, please follow these security guidelines:

  • Validate all DOM interactions
  • Use secure coding practices
  • Avoid eval() or similar dynamic code execution
  • Follow Chrome extension security guidelines
  • Test across different LinkedIn contexts (signed-in/signed-out)

Thank you for helping keep LinkedIn Queens Solver secure! πŸ›‘οΈ

There aren’t any published security advisories