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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

The following versions of FS Mod Downloader are currently supported with security updates:

Version Supported
1.0.x

As a newly released project, only the latest version receives security updates. We recommend always using the most recent release.

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in FS Mod Downloader, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

Please DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, report vulnerabilities by:

  1. Email: Send details to the repository owner via GitHub profile contact
  2. Private Disclosure: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting

What to Include

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Any suggested fixes (optional but appreciated)

Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 72 hours
  • Status Update: Within 7 days
  • Resolution Target: Within 30 days for critical issues

What to Expect

  • We will acknowledge receipt of your report
  • We will investigate and validate the vulnerability
  • We will work on a fix and coordinate disclosure timing with you
  • We will credit you in the release notes (unless you prefer anonymity)

Security Considerations

Mod Downloads

  • Mods are downloaded from third-party websites (mod-network.com, etc.)
  • We do not host or verify mod files
  • Always use reputable mod sources
  • Your antivirus should scan downloaded files

Network Traffic

  • The app makes HTTP/HTTPS requests to mod hosting websites
  • No personal data is collected or transmitted
  • No telemetry or analytics are included

Local Storage

  • Settings stored in %AppData%\FSModDownloader\
  • Log files may contain file paths and URLs
  • No passwords or sensitive credentials are stored

Permissions

  • The app requires write access to your game's mods folder
  • No administrator privileges required for normal operation
  • No system-level modifications are made

Third-Party Dependencies

We use the following dependencies, which have their own security considerations:

Package Purpose
HtmlAgilityPack HTML parsing (no code execution)
Serilog Logging (local only)
CommunityToolkit.Mvvm UI framework
RestSharp HTTP requests

Dependencies are kept up-to-date via Dependabot.

There aren’t any published security advisories