We actively support the following versions of Zippys with security updates:

If you discover a security vulnerability in Zippys, please report it responsibly:

1. Do NOT create a public GitHub issue
2. Email the maintainer directly at: [security contact]
3. Include detailed information about the vulnerability
4. Provide steps to reproduce if possible
5. Allow reasonable time for response and fix

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Fix Timeline: Varies based on severity and complexity

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This tool is designed for authorized security testing and research purposes only.

• Only test systems you own or have explicit permission to test
• Follow responsible disclosure practices
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect terms of service and acceptable use policies

1. Test Environment: Use in isolated test environments when possible
2. Backup Data: Ensure important data is backed up before testing
3. Monitor Impact: Be aware of the potential impact on target systems
4. Document Testing: Keep records of authorized testing activities

• This tool detects common Zip Slip patterns but may not catch all variants
• False positives and negatives are possible
• Regular updates are recommended to stay current with new attack patterns
• Manual verification of results is recommended for critical assessments

• Robust bounds checking to prevent buffer overflows
• Safe handling of malformed ZIP files
• Input sanitization for all user-provided data
• Memory-safe string processing

• Graceful handling of unexpected inputs
• Comprehensive error reporting without information disclosure
• Safe failure modes that don't expose sensitive information

• Extensive fuzz testing to identify edge cases
• Adversarial input testing for bypass resistance
• Regular security-focused code reviews
• Automated vulnerability scanning in CI/CD

If you use this tool in security research and discover vulnerabilities in other software:

1. Follow responsible disclosure practices
2. Contact the affected vendor first
3. Allow reasonable time for fixes
4. Coordinate public disclosure appropriately
5. Consider the impact on users and systems

• Users are solely responsible for ensuring authorized use
• The maintainers are not responsible for misuse of this tool
• This tool is provided "as is" without warranty
• Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

When using Zippys in security research:

1. Authorization: Always obtain proper authorization
2. Scope: Stay within the agreed scope of testing
3. Documentation: Document all testing activities
4. Reporting: Report findings through appropriate channels
5. Cleanup: Clean up any test artifacts after testing

• Security updates will be released as soon as possible
• Users should update to the latest version regularly
• Critical security fixes will be clearly marked in release notes
• Subscribe to releases to be notified of security updates

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Security issues: [Create private security advisory]
• General questions: [Create public issue with security label]
• Project maintainer: copyleftdev

Remember: With great power comes great responsibility. Use this tool ethically and legally.