We release patches for security vulnerabilities for the following versions:

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

1. Email: Send details to security@hyperpolymath.com (or create a security contact if needed)
2. Encryption: Use PGP if possible (key available in .well-known/security.txt)
3. Response Time: We aim to acknowledge within 48 hours
4. Disclosure Timeline: We follow coordinated disclosure (90 days)

Please include the following information:

• Type of vulnerability
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
• Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
• Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

This plugin has been designed with security as a priority:

✅ Input Validation: All user inputs sanitized using WordPress functions ✅ Output Escaping: All outputs escaped to prevent XSS ✅ SQL Injection Prevention: Prepared statements via wpdb ✅ Nonce Verification: All AJAX requests verified ✅ Capability Checks: All admin functions require manage_options ✅ CSRF Protection: WordPress nonces on all forms ✅ File Operation Security: No direct file system access from user input ✅ No eval(): No dynamic code execution ✅ Secure Defaults: All settings default to secure values

The plugin includes a security scanner that checks for:

• Dangerous function usage (eval, exec, system, etc.)
• SQL injection vulnerabilities
• XSS risks
• Insecure file operations

We specifically protect against:

1. A01:2021 – Broken Access Control: Capability checks on all operations
2. A02:2021 – Cryptographic Failures: No sensitive data storage
3. A03:2021 – Injection: Prepared statements, input sanitization
4. A04:2021 – Insecure Design: Secure-by-default architecture
5. A05:2021 – Security Misconfiguration: Secure default settings
6. A06:2021 – Vulnerable Components: Minimal dependencies
7. A07:2021 – Authentication Failures: WordPress auth integration
8. A08:2021 – Data Integrity Failures: Nonce verification
9. A09:2021 – Logging Failures: WordPress debug logging
10. A10:2021 – SSRF: No external URL fetching from user input

1. Keep Updated: Always use the latest version
2. Limit Access: Only administrators should have access
3. Monitor Scans: Review security scan results regularly
4. Audit Logs: Check WordPress logs for suspicious activity
5. Database Backups: Regular backups before running scans

1. Code Review: All PRs require security review
2. Static Analysis: Use PHPCS with WordPress security standards
3. Dependency Scanning: Minimal dependencies by design
4. Secure Coding: Follow WordPress VIP coding standards
5. Security Testing: Test all inputs with malicious payloads

• We will respond to your report within 48 hours
• We will keep you informed of our progress
• We will credit you in our security advisories (unless you prefer anonymity)
• We will not take legal action against security researchers acting in good faith

• Give us reasonable time to fix the vulnerability before public disclosure
• Do not access, modify, or delete data without permission
• Do not perform DoS or DDoS attacks
• Do not exploit the vulnerability beyond what's necessary for demonstration

Security updates are released as soon as possible after a vulnerability is verified and patched. Updates are distributed through:

• WordPress.org plugin repository (if published)
• GitHub releases
• Security mailing list (if subscribed)

This plugin aims to comply with:

• WordPress Security Best Practices
• OWASP Top 10
• CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses
• GDPR (no personal data collection by default)
• WCAG 2.1 AA (accessible admin interface)

We recognize security researchers who have responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities:

No vulnerabilities reported yet

• Security Email: security@hyperpolymath.com
• PGP Key: See .well-known/security.txt
• Response Time: 48 hours
• GitHub Security Advisories: https://github.com/Hyperpolymath/wp-plugin-conflict-mapper/security/advisories

• WordPress Security Whitepaper
• OWASP WordPress Security
• WordPress Plugin Security