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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions of Smart Form Filler with security updates:

Version Supported
2.0.x βœ…
1.0.x ❌

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in Smart Form Filler, please follow these guidelines:

🚨 Immediate Action Required

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

πŸ“§ Private Reporting

Please report security vulnerabilities by emailing us at:

πŸ“‹ What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

  1. Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
  2. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  3. Impact: Potential impact and severity assessment
  4. Environment: Browser version, OS, extension version
  5. Evidence: Screenshots, logs, or proof-of-concept (if safe to share)

⏰ Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Assessment: Within 7 days
  • Resolution: Depends on severity, typically within 30 days
  • Disclosure: Coordinated disclosure after fix is available

πŸ”’ Security Scope

We consider the following in scope for security reports:

High Priority

  • Data Exfiltration: Unauthorized access to user data
  • Code Injection: XSS, script injection, or similar attacks
  • Permission Escalation: Gaining unauthorized browser permissions
  • Authentication Bypass: Circumventing security controls
  • AI Model Abuse: Malicious use of AI integration

Medium Priority

  • Information Disclosure: Unintended information exposure
  • Session Management: Issues with state or session handling
  • Input Validation: Improper validation leading to security issues
  • Dependency Vulnerabilities: Known vulnerabilities in dependencies

Out of Scope

  • Social Engineering: Attacks requiring user social engineering
  • Physical Security: Physical access to user devices
  • Denial of Service: Simple DoS attacks without data compromise
  • Rate Limiting: Issues that don't lead to data exposure
  • UI/UX Issues: That don't have security implications

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Measures

We implement several security measures:

Extension Security

  • Minimal Permissions: Only request necessary browser permissions
  • Content Security Policy: Strict CSP to prevent injection attacks
  • Input Sanitization: All user inputs are properly validated
  • Secure Communication: HTTPS for all external communications

Backend Security

  • API Authentication: Secure API endpoint protection
  • Input Validation: Comprehensive input validation and sanitization
  • Error Handling: Secure error messages without information leakage
  • Dependency Management: Regular updates and vulnerability scanning

AI Model Security

  • Data Privacy: Local processing when possible (Ollama)
  • Prompt Injection Protection: Safeguards against malicious prompts
  • Model Isolation: Isolated model execution environments
  • Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse

πŸ† Recognition

We believe in responsible disclosure and will:

  • Credit researchers in release notes (unless anonymity is requested)
  • Provide timeline updates throughout the resolution process
  • Publish advisories for significant vulnerabilities after fixes are deployed

πŸ“š Security Resources

πŸ“ž Contact Information


Thank you for helping keep Smart Form Filler secure! πŸ”’

There aren’t any published security advisories