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

We take the security of NodeByte Links seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

• Open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
• Disclose the vulnerability publicly before it has been addressed
• Exploit the vulnerability beyond what is necessary to demonstrate it

1. Email us directly at security@nodebyte.host
2. Provide detailed information including:
   • Type of vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if any)
3. Allow reasonable time for us to respond and address the issue

Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description of vulnerability

1. Vulnerability Type:
   (e.g., XSS, CSRF, Information Disclosure, etc.)

2. Affected Component:
   (e.g., Settings Modal, Status API, Theme System)

3. Steps to Reproduce:
   1. Step one
   2. Step two
   3. ...

4. Impact Assessment:
   (What could an attacker potentially do?)

5. Proof of Concept:
   (Code, screenshots, or video if applicable)

6. Suggested Remediation:
   (Optional - your recommended fix)

7. Your Contact Information:
   (How we can reach you for follow-up)

• Remote code execution
• Authentication bypass
• Data breach potential

Response: Immediate priority, fix within 24-48 hours

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Privilege escalation

Response: High priority, fix within 7 days

• Information disclosure
• Session management issues
• Missing security headers

Response: Standard priority, fix within 30 days

• Minor information leaks
• Non-sensitive configuration exposure
• Best practice violations

Response: Scheduled for next release

1. Keep your browser updated to the latest version
2. Use HTTPS when accessing the site
3. Report suspicious activity immediately

1. Never commit secrets (API keys, credentials, etc.)
2. Validate all inputs in any new code
3. Use parameterized queries for any database operations
4. Follow the principle of least privilege
5. Keep dependencies updated and audit regularly

NodeByte Links implements the following security measures:

• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
• XSS protection via React's built-in escaping
• Secure cookie handling for themes
• No sensitive data stored in localStorage

• Rate limiting on status API
• Proper error handling without information leakage
• CORS configuration

• HTTPS enforcement
• Security headers via Next.js config
• Regular dependency audits

We appreciate the security research community's efforts in helping keep NodeByte Links secure. Researchers who report valid security issues will be:

• Credited in our security acknowledgments (with permission)
• Thanked publicly (with permission)
• Considered for our bug bounty program (when available)

• Security Email: security@nodebyte.host
• General Support: support@nodebyte.host
• Discord: discord.gg/nodebyte

We may update this security policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in this document with an updated revision date.

Last Updated: December 2024

Thank you for helping keep NodeByte Links and our users safe! 🔒