We release patches for security vulnerabilities for the following versions:

We take the security of the Image Processing Vision Project seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

1. DO NOT open a public issue
2. Email the maintainers directly or use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
3. Include the following information:
   • Type of vulnerability
   • Full paths of source file(s) affected
   • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit)
   • 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

• Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours of your report
• Initial Assessment: Within 5 business days
• Status Updates: Regular updates on the progress
• Resolution: We aim to patch vulnerabilities within 30 days
• Credit: Security researchers will be credited (unless they prefer to remain anonymous)

1. Environment Variables: Never commit .env files or credentials
2. Dependencies: Keep all dependencies up to date
3. Input Validation: The app validates uploaded files, but always verify file sources
4. Network Security: Use HTTPS when deploying to production
5. Access Control: Implement proper authentication if exposing the app publicly

If deploying this application:

• Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
• Enable HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Set up proper logging and monitoring
• Regularly update dependencies
• Use a web application firewall (WAF) if publicly accessible
• Implement proper CORS policies
• Set secure HTTP headers

• File Size: Limited to prevent denial of service
• File Types: Restricted to image formats (JPG, JPEG, PNG)
• Validation: Files are validated before processing
• Processing: Images are processed in isolated environments

• No Storage: Uploaded images are processed in memory and not stored
• No Tracking: No user data is collected or transmitted
• Local Processing: All image processing happens locally

This repository is configured to work with GitGuardian for:

• Secret scanning
• Credential leak detection
• Security policy enforcement

We recommend using:

• Dependabot: For automated dependency updates
• Safety: For Python dependency vulnerability scanning
• Bandit: For Python security linting

# Scan dependencies for vulnerabilities
pip install safety
safety check -r requirements.txt

# Scan code for security issues
pip install bandit
bandit -r . -f json -o security-report.json

1. Never commit:

   • API keys, passwords, tokens
   • Private keys or certificates
   • Database credentials
   • Any sensitive configuration

2. Always use:

   • Environment variables for secrets
   • .gitignore to exclude sensitive files
   • Pre-commit hooks for security scanning

3. Code Review:

   • All PRs must be reviewed for security issues
   • Run security scans before submitting
   • Document any security-relevant changes

# Install pre-commit
pip install pre-commit

# Setup hooks (if .pre-commit-config.yaml exists)
pre-commit install

This project follows:

• OWASP Top 10 security guidelines
• Python security best practices
• Secure coding standards

• OWASP Top Ten
• Python Security
• Streamlit Security

For security-related questions or concerns, please contact the project maintainers through GitHub issues (for non-sensitive topics) or private channels (for sensitive security matters).

Last Updated: December 2025

Thank you for helping keep the Image Processing Vision Project secure! 🔒