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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions with security updates:

Version Supported
1.x.x ✅ Yes
0.x.x ❌ No (Beta)

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in the Devtools Performance Insights, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

Please do NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities to:

  • Email: security@project.com
  • Subject: "Security Vulnerability Report - Chrome Performance Analyzer"

What to Include

Please include the following information in your report:

  1. Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
  2. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  3. Impact: Potential impact and attack scenarios
  4. Affected Versions: Which versions are affected
  5. Proof of Concept: If applicable, include a PoC (responsibly)
  6. Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for fixing the issue

Example Report

Subject: Security Vulnerability Report - Chrome Performance Analyzer

Description:
The file upload functionality allows uploading files larger than the configured limit, potentially leading to DoS attacks.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Navigate to the upload page
2. Attempt to upload a file larger than 50MB
3. The file is processed despite the limit

Impact:
- Server resource exhaustion
- Potential denial of service
- Memory consumption issues

Affected Versions:
- v1.0.0 to v1.2.3

Proof of Concept:
[Attach minimal PoC if applicable]

Suggested Fix:
Implement server-side file size validation before processing.

Response Timeline

We aim to respond to security reports according to the following timeline:

  • Initial Response: Within 24 hours
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Within 72 hours
  • Fix Development: Within 7 days (for critical issues)
  • Security Release: Within 14 days
  • Public Disclosure: 30 days after fix release

Security Measures

Current Security Implementations

  1. Input Validation

    • File type validation for uploads
    • File size limits
    • JSON schema validation for performance profiles
  2. Content Security Policy (CSP)

    • Strict CSP headers
    • No inline scripts or styles
    • Restricted resource loading
  3. Data Handling

    • Client-side processing only
    • No server-side data storage
    • Secure file handling
  4. Dependencies

    • Regular dependency updates
    • Automated vulnerability scanning
    • Minimal dependency footprint

Security Best Practices

When contributing to this project, please follow these security guidelines:

Input Validation

// ✅ Good - Validate all inputs
function parsePerformanceProfile(file: File): PerformanceData {
  if (file.size > MAX_FILE_SIZE) {
    throw new Error('File too large')
  }
  
  if (!file.type.includes('json')) {
    throw new Error('Invalid file type')
  }
  
  // Additional validation...
}

// ❌ Bad - No validation
function parsePerformanceProfile(file: File): PerformanceData {
  return JSON.parse(await file.text())
}

Secure Data Handling

// ✅ Good - Sanitize data
function displayMetricValue(value: unknown): string {
  if (typeof value !== 'number' || !isFinite(value)) {
    return 'Invalid'
  }
  return value.toFixed(2)
}

// ❌ Bad - Direct output
function displayMetricValue(value: unknown): string {
  return String(value)
}

Error Handling

// ✅ Good - Safe error handling
try {
  const data = parseProfile(file)
  return processData(data)
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Profile parsing failed')
  throw new Error('Invalid performance profile')
}

// ❌ Bad - Exposing internal details
try {
  const data = parseProfile(file)
  return processData(data)
} catch (error) {
  throw error // May expose sensitive information
}

Vulnerability Categories

High Severity

  • Remote code execution
  • Authentication bypass
  • Data exfiltration
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS)
  • SQL injection (if database is added)

Medium Severity

  • Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • Information disclosure
  • Denial of service
  • Privilege escalation

Low Severity

  • Information leakage
  • Minor security misconfigurations
  • Non-exploitable vulnerabilities

Security Updates

Notification Channels

  • GitHub Security Advisories: For public vulnerabilities
  • Release Notes: Security fixes mentioned in releases
  • Email Notifications: For critical security updates (if subscribed)

Update Process

  1. Security Fix: Develop and test the fix
  2. Security Release: Create a patch release
  3. Advisory: Publish security advisory
  4. Communication: Notify users through appropriate channels

Responsible Disclosure

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

  1. Private Reporting: Initial report kept private
  2. Fix Development: Work on fix without public disclosure
  3. Coordinated Release: Release fix and advisory together
  4. Credit: Acknowledge reporter (if desired)

Hall of Fame

We recognize security researchers who help improve our security:

  • [Researcher Name] - Reported XSS vulnerability (2024-01)
  • [Researcher Name] - Identified file upload issue (2024-02)

Want to be listed? Report a valid security vulnerability!

Security Resources

For Users

  • Security Best Practices: See README.md security section
  • Safe Usage Guidelines: Only upload trusted performance profiles
  • Browser Security: Keep your browser updated

For Developers

Contact Information

Legal

By reporting a vulnerability, you agree to:

  • Not publicly disclose the vulnerability until we've had a chance to fix it
  • Not exploit the vulnerability for malicious purposes
  • Act in good faith to avoid privacy violations and disruption

We commit to:

  • Respond to your report in a timely manner
  • Keep you informed of our progress
  • Credit you for the discovery (if desired)
  • Not pursue legal action against good-faith security research

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