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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Scope

This policy covers vulnerabilities in the wifi_down tool itself, not vulnerabilities discovered using the tool. Examples in scope:

  • Path traversal via crafted SSID or BSSID values in capture file paths
  • Command injection via unsanitized subprocess arguments
  • HMAC audit log bypass
  • Privilege escalation from the tool's root requirement

Reporting a Vulnerability

Please do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Report privately by emailing the maintainer (see commit history for contact). Include:

  • A description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Suggested fix (optional)

Response Timeline

Stage Target
Acknowledgement 48 hours
Initial assessment 7 days
Fix or workaround 30 days
Public disclosure After fix

Legal

Security research on wifi_down itself is welcome. Testing of third-party networks without authorization remains illegal regardless of this policy.

There aren't any published security advisories