We actively support and provide security updates for the following versions of MelonLoader:

For urgent security issues, contact us immediately:

• 📧 Email: security@lavagang.org
• 💬 Discord: Direct message to @LavaGang Team

When reporting security vulnerabilities, please provide:

Subject: [SECURITY] Brief description

**Vulnerability Type:** [e.g., Code injection, memory corruption]
**Affected Versions:** [e.g., 0.7.0, 0.6.5]
**Severity:** [Critical/High/Medium/Low]

**Description:**
Clear explanation of the vulnerability

**Steps to Reproduce:**
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**Potential Impact:**
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**Suggested Fix:**
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• ✅ Acknowledge receipt
• 🔍 Begin initial assessment
• 🤝 Establish communication channel

• 📊 Complete vulnerability assessment
• 📋 Determine severity and impact
• 🗓️ Provide timeline for fix

• 🔧 Develop and test fix
• 📦 Release security update
• 📢 Public disclosure (if appropriate)

• ✅ Keep Updated: Always use the latest version
• ✅ Verify Downloads: Only download from official sources
• ✅ Scan Mods: Use antivirus on downloaded mod files
• ✅ Backup Saves: Keep game saves backed up
• ⚠️ Avoid Untrusted Mods: Only use mods from reputable sources

• ✅ Input Validation: Sanitize all user inputs
• ✅ Safe APIs: Use MelonLoader's safe API methods
• ✅ Memory Management: Properly dispose of resources
• ✅ Permissions: Request minimal necessary permissions
• ⚠️ Avoid Unsafe Code: Minimize use of unsafe code blocks

• ✅ Regular Updates: Keep Unity and dependencies updated
• ✅ Code Obfuscation: Consider obfuscating sensitive game logic
• ✅ Server Validation: Don't trust client-side data
• ✅ Anti-Cheat: Implement server-side validation

MelonLoader operates by injecting code into Unity applications. This inherently:

• Requires elevated privileges on some systems
• Can be flagged by antivirus software
• Allows mods to access game memory
• May bypass some game security measures

• 🔍 Sandboxing: Mods run in controlled environment
• 🛡️ API Restrictions: Limited access to system functions
• 📝 Logging: All mod actions are logged
• ⚡ Quick Updates: Fast response to security issues

✅ MelonLoader core library vulnerabilities
✅ Official MelonLoader tools and utilities
✅ Documentation security issues
✅ Build/distribution security

❌ Third-party mod vulnerabilities
❌ Game-specific security issues
❌ Unity Engine vulnerabilities
❌ Operating system security issues

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Want to be listed? Report a valid security issue!

• Primary Contact: security@lavagang.org
• PGP Key: Available upon request
• Response Time: Within 24 hours

For non-urgent security questions:

• 💬 Discord #security channel
• 🗨️ GitHub Discussions

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. When in doubt, report it!