We actively support the following versions of Meet Teams Bot with security updates:
| Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| 1.x.x | ✅ |
| < 1.0 | ❌ |
We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in Meet Teams Bot, please report it responsibly.
Please do NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.
Instead, please report security vulnerabilities by:
- Email: Send details to [security@yourproject.com] (replace with actual email)
- GitHub Security Advisories: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
- Encrypted Communication: Use our PGP key for sensitive information
When reporting a vulnerability, please include:
- Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
- Impact: Potential impact and attack scenarios
- Reproduction: Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
- Environment: Version, platform, and configuration details
- Proof of Concept: Code or screenshots demonstrating the vulnerability
- Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for how to fix the issue
We aim to respond to security reports according to the following timeline:
- Initial Response: Within 48 hours
- Confirmation: Within 7 days
- Fix Development: Within 30 days for critical issues
- Public Disclosure: After fix is released and users have time to update
Meet Teams Bot handles sensitive data and operates in security-critical environments. Key security considerations include:
- Meeting recordings contain sensitive audio/video data
- Authentication tokens and API keys must be protected
- Logs may contain personally identifiable information
- Chrome extension has access to meeting platforms
- Automated actions could be misused if compromised
- Screen recording capabilities require careful permission handling
- WebSocket connections for real-time communication
- S3 uploads of sensitive recording data
- Webhook endpoints for status notifications
- Bot authentication and authorization
- Meeting join permissions and validation
- Administrative controls and monitoring
When using Meet Teams Bot:
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Environment Security
- Use secure, isolated environments for bot deployment
- Regularly update dependencies and system packages
- Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized access
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Configuration Security
- Store secrets and API keys securely (environment variables, secret managers)
- Use HTTPS for all external communications
- Validate and sanitize all input parameters
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Data Protection
- Encrypt recordings at rest and in transit
- Implement proper access controls for recorded data
- Follow data retention and deletion policies
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Monitoring and Logging
- Monitor bot activity and system resources
- Log security-relevant events
- Set up alerts for suspicious behavior
- The Chrome extension requires broad permissions to interact with meeting platforms
- Extension code is visible to users and should not contain secrets
- Regular security reviews of extension permissions and functionality
- Recordings contain sensitive meeting content
- Proper encryption and access controls are essential
- Consider legal and compliance requirements for data handling
- Bot tokens and API keys provide significant access
- Implement proper token rotation and revocation procedures
- Monitor for unauthorized bot usage
We follow responsible disclosure practices:
- Private Disclosure: Initial report and discussion remain private
- Coordinated Disclosure: We work with reporters to understand and fix issues
- Public Disclosure: After fixes are available, we may publish security advisories
- Credit: We acknowledge security researchers who report vulnerabilities responsibly
Security updates are distributed through:
- GitHub Releases: Tagged releases with security fixes
- Security Advisories: GitHub security advisories for critical issues
- Documentation: Updated security guidance and best practices
For security-related questions or concerns:
- Security Team: [security@yourproject.com]
- Maintainers: See CONTRIBUTORS.md for current maintainer contacts
- GitHub: Use private vulnerability reporting feature
This security policy is subject to our project's license terms. By reporting vulnerabilities, you agree to:
- Allow reasonable time for investigation and remediation
- Not publicly disclose vulnerabilities before fixes are available
- Not use vulnerabilities for malicious purposes
- Follow responsible disclosure practices
Thank you for helping keep Meet Teams Bot and our users secure!