The security of the Carch project is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to addressing vulnerabilities in a timely manner to ensure the safety and reliability of our software. This document outlines our process for reporting and handling security vulnerabilities.

If you discover a potential security vulnerability in Carch, please report it promptly by following these guidelines to ensure an efficient response:

You can report vulnerabilities using one of the following methods:

• Email: Send a detailed report to our security email at [email protected].
• Report Form: Fill out the Report Form.
• GitHub Issues: Create a private issue in this repository and label it with "security." Ensure that the issue remains private to protect sensitive information.

To facilitate a thorough investigation, please include the following information in your report:

• Description: A clear and concise description of the vulnerability.
• Reproduction Steps: Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue, including any specific configurations or environments.
• Impact Assessment: An explanation of the potential impact of the vulnerability (e.g., data exposure, system compromise).
• Mitigation Strategies: Any recommendations for mitigating the vulnerability until a fix is implemented.

Upon receiving your report, we will:

• Acknowledge the receipt of your report within 48 hours.
• Provide you with an estimated timeline for our investigation.

You will receive regular updates on the status of your report, including:

• A confirmation of whether the vulnerability is accepted for investigation.
• Ongoing progress updates throughout the assessment and remediation process.
• Notifications of any decisions regarding the vulnerability.

Once a vulnerability is confirmed and a fix is implemented:

• We will release an update addressing the vulnerability as soon as possible.
• If you wish, we will credit you as the reporter in the release notes.
• We will inform the community about the vulnerability, its impact, and the resolution measures taken.

Thank you for your vigilance and commitment to keeping Carch secure. We appreciate your cooperation and dedication to improving our project's security. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Your contributions help us maintain a secure and reliable environment for all users of Carch!