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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We provide security updates for the following versions of VRFCall:

Version Supported
Latest
< Latest

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of VRFCall seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, we appreciate your help in disclosing it to us in a responsible manner.

How to Report

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them via one of the following methods:

  1. Email: Send an email to the project maintainer with details about the vulnerability
  2. Private Security Advisory: If you have access, create a private security advisory on GitHub

What to Include

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

  • Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
  • Impact: The potential impact of the vulnerability
  • Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue (if applicable)
  • Proof of Concept: Any code or examples that demonstrate the vulnerability (if safe to share)
  • Suggested Fix: Any ideas for how the vulnerability could be fixed (optional)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: You will receive an acknowledgment within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: We will provide an initial assessment within 7 days
  • Updates: We will keep you informed of our progress
  • Resolution: We will work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible

Disclosure Policy

  • We will work with you to understand and resolve the issue quickly
  • We will credit you for the discovery (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)
  • We will not disclose the vulnerability publicly until a fix is available
  • We will coordinate with you on the disclosure timeline

Security Best Practices

When using VRFCall, please follow these security best practices:

Private Key Management

  • ⚠️ Never commit private keys or account information to version control
  • 🔒 Store private keys securely using the keyring system
  • 🚫 Do not share private keys or account credentials
  • 🔐 Use strong passphrases for keyring encryption

Network Security

  • 🔒 Use HTTPS/TLS when connecting to remote blockchain nodes
  • 🛡️ Verify the authenticity of blockchain endpoints
  • 🚫 Avoid connecting to untrusted blockchain nodes
  • 🔐 Consider using VPN or secure networks for production deployments

Account Security

  • 🔑 Use separate accounts for development and production
  • 💰 Never use accounts with significant funds for testing
  • 🔄 Regularly rotate keys and update credentials
  • 📝 Monitor account balances and transactions

Code Security

  • ✅ Keep dependencies up to date
  • 🔍 Review code changes before deployment
  • 🧪 Test changes in a safe environment first
  • 📦 Use official and verified packages

Environment Variables

  • 🔐 Store sensitive configuration in environment variables
  • 🚫 Never hardcode credentials in source code
  • 📝 Use .env files with proper .gitignore rules
  • 🔒 Restrict access to configuration files

Known Security Considerations

Blockchain Interaction

  • Transactions are irreversible once confirmed
  • Always verify transaction parameters before broadcasting
  • Double-check recipient addresses and amounts
  • Monitor gas limits to prevent failed transactions

Seed Data

  • Seed data should be kept confidential
  • Use cryptographically secure random sources when generating seeds
  • Do not reuse seeds across different operations
  • Validate seed data before use

Signature Components

  • ECDSA signature components (R, S) should be kept secure
  • Never expose private keys or signature generation details
  • Verify signatures before accepting them
  • Use secure random number generation for nonces

Security Updates

Security updates will be:

  • Released as soon as possible after discovery
  • Documented in release notes
  • Tagged with appropriate security labels
  • Communicated to users through GitHub releases

Additional Resources

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Thank you for helping keep VRFCall secure! 🔒

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