The security of NoteHub-studyspace is important to us. This document outlines our security policies, how to report vulnerabilities, and what you can expect from us in terms of security updates and maintenance.

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

Note: We recommend always using the latest version from the main branch for the best security and features.

If you discover a security vulnerability in NoteHub, please help us by reporting it responsibly. We appreciate your efforts to keep our users safe.

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, report vulnerabilities using one of these methods:

1. GitHub Security Advisories (Preferred)

   • Go to the Security tab
   • Click "Report a vulnerability"
   • Fill in the details

2. Create a Private Issue

   • Email the maintainers directly through GitHub
   • Use the subject line: [SECURITY] Brief description

3. GitHub Discussions (Private)

   • Contact maintainers privately
   • Provide details without public disclosure

To help us understand and resolve the issue quickly, please include:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Type: Category of vulnerability (XSS, CSRF, injection, etc.)
• Location: Affected file(s) or component(s)
• Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Impact: Potential impact and severity assessment
• Proof of Concept: Code snippet or screenshot (if applicable)
• Suggested Fix: Any ideas for fixing the issue (optional)
• Your Contact: How we can reach you for follow-up

• Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities will be credited (if desired)
• Your contribution will be acknowledged in release notes
• We maintain a Hall of Fame for security contributors

If you're using or deploying NoteHub, follow these security practices:

1. Keep Updated

   • Always use the latest version
   • Monitor for security announcements
   • Subscribe to repository notifications

2. Secure Hosting

   • Use HTTPS for all deployments
   • Configure proper Content Security Policy (CSP)
   • Enable security headers

3. Access Control

   • Restrict file permissions appropriately
   • Don't expose sensitive configuration files
   • Use environment variables for sensitive data

When contributing to NoteHub:

1. Code Review

   • All code changes require review before merging
   • Security-sensitive changes need extra scrutiny
   • Follow secure coding guidelines

2. Dependencies

   • Keep all dependencies up to date
   • Review dependency security advisories
   • Avoid using known vulnerable packages

3. Sensitive Data

   • Never commit API keys, passwords, or tokens
   • Use .gitignore for sensitive files
   • Review commits before pushing

✅ No Backend - Static site with no server-side vulnerabilities
✅ No Database - No data storage or SQL injection risks
✅ No Authentication - No password or credential management
✅ Client-Side Only - Minimal attack surface
✅ Open Source - Transparent code for community review

⚠️ XSS Prevention - We sanitize all user inputs and outputs
⚠️ Content Security - All content is reviewed before publication
⚠️ External Links - We verify all external resources

• Date: December 2025
• Type: Code Review
• Findings: No critical vulnerabilities identified
• Status: ✅ Passed

We conduct security reviews:

• Before major releases
• Quarterly code audits
• After significant code changes
• When vulnerabilities are reported

Stay informed about security updates:

1. GitHub Security Advisories

   • Watch the repository for security alerts
   • Check Security tab

2. Release Notes

   • Security fixes are highlighted in releases
   • Subscribe to release notifications

3. Issue Tracker

   • Monitor closed security issues
   • Follow security-related discussions

We are committed to:

• ✅ Responding promptly to security reports
• ✅ Keeping reporters informed of progress
• ✅ Crediting reporters (with permission)
• ✅ Releasing fixes in a timely manner
• ✅ Being transparent about security issues

• We follow responsible disclosure practices
• Security fixes are released before public disclosure
• We coordinate with reporters on disclosure timing
• We provide advance notice to affected users

• OWASP Top 10
• GitHub Security Best Practices
• Web Security Guidelines

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Security Issues: Use GitHub Security Advisories
• General Questions: Open a GitHub Discussion
• Urgent Matters: Contact maintainers directly

The following are within the scope of our security policy:

✅ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
✅ Content injection vulnerabilities
✅ Security misconfigurations
✅ Exposed sensitive information
✅ Client-side security issues

The following are outside the scope:

❌ Social engineering attacks
❌ Physical security issues
❌ Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
❌ Issues in third-party services
❌ Already reported vulnerabilities

We appreciate the security community's efforts to help keep NoteHub safe. Your responsible disclosure helps protect all our users.

Together, we can make NoteHub more secure for everyone! 🔐

Last Updated: December 31, 2025

For any questions about this security policy, please open a discussion on GitHub.