We provide security updates for the following versions:

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow responsible disclosure:

DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please:

1. Email us directly at security@bloggingagent.com
2. Include the following information:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce the issue
   • Potential impact assessment
   • Suggested fix (if available)
   • Your contact information

We commit to:

• Acknowledge your report within 48 hours
• Provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
• Keep you updated on progress throughout the process
• Notify you when the vulnerability is fixed
• Credit you in the security advisory (if desired)

1. Investigation: We'll investigate and reproduce the issue
2. Assessment: We'll assess severity and impact
3. Fix Development: We'll develop and test a fix
4. Release: We'll release a security update
5. Disclosure: We'll publish a security advisory

• Keep Updated: Always use the latest version
• Secure Configuration: Follow security guidelines in documentation
• Environment Variables: Never commit secrets to version control
• HTTPS: Use HTTPS in production environments
• Database: Secure your database with proper authentication
• API Keys: Rotate API keys regularly

• Code Review: All code changes require review
• Dependencies: Regularly update dependencies
• Static Analysis: Use security scanning tools
• Input Validation: Validate all user inputs
• Authentication: Implement proper authentication when needed
• Logging: Log security events appropriately

• No Authentication: Current version has no built-in user authentication
• API Exposure: All endpoints are currently public
• Rate Limiting: Basic rate limiting implemented
• Input Validation: Standard ASP.NET Core validation
• SQL Injection: Protected by Entity Framework Core

• User authentication system
• API key authentication
• Role-based access control
• Enhanced rate limiting
• Audit logging

We monitor our dependencies for security vulnerabilities using:

• GitHub Dependabot
• .NET security advisories
• NuGet package vulnerability scanning

Critical dependencies are manually reviewed:

• ASP.NET Core framework
• Entity Framework Core
• Third-party AI SDKs
• Authentication libraries

• We will not pursue legal action against security researchers
• We will work with you to understand and address the issue
• We will provide credit for your responsible disclosure
• We will keep you informed throughout the process

In Scope:

• The main BloggingAgent application
• Official Docker images
• Documentation security issues
• Dependencies with security implications

Out of Scope:

• Third-party services (OpenAI, Ollama)
• User's local configuration issues
• Social engineering attacks
• Physical security issues

• Update to latest version
• Configure HTTPS certificates
• Set secure environment variables
• Review firewall configurations
• Implement proper backup procedures
• Configure monitoring and logging
• Test security configurations

• Monitor security advisories
• Update dependencies regularly
• Rotate API keys and secrets
• Review access logs
• Backup and test restore procedures
• Security patch management

1. Immediate Actions:

   • Stop the application if actively under attack
   • Preserve logs and evidence
   • Assess scope of potential data exposure

2. Contact Us:

   • Email: security@bloggingagent.com
   • Include: Timeline, affected systems, actions taken

3. Follow Up:

   • Implement our recommended remediation steps
   • Monitor for additional suspicious activity
   • Update security configurations as advised

• Configuration Security
• Deployment Security
• API Security

• OWASP Top 10
• ASP.NET Core Security
• .NET Security Guidelines

Security advisories will be published:

• GitHub Security Advisories
• Release notes with security tags
• Email notifications (for registered users)
• Security mailing list (future)

• Email: security@bloggingagent.com
• PGP Key: Available upon request
• Response Time: Within 48 hours

• Email: support@bloggingagent.com
• GitHub Issues: For non-security issues only
• Discussions: Community support

Thank you for helping keep BloggingAgent secure!

Last updated: January 2024