MarketPipe is currently in alpha development. We provide security updates for the following versions:

⚠️ Alpha Software Notice: As MarketPipe is in alpha, security policies and procedures are still evolving. We take security seriously but recommend additional caution when using alpha software in production environments.

We take the security of MarketPipe seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please report it to us as described below.

Please do NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please email us at: [email protected] (or create a private security advisory on GitHub)

Include the following information in your report:

• Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact: The potential impact and attack scenarios
• Reproduction: Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
• Proof of Concept: Any code, screenshots, or logs that demonstrate the vulnerability
• Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for how to fix the issue (optional)

We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours and will send a more detailed response within 5 business days indicating the next steps in handling your report.

After the initial reply to your report, we will:

1. Confirm the vulnerability and determine its severity
2. Develop a fix and test it thoroughly
3. Prepare a security advisory with details about the vulnerability
4. Release the fix and publish the advisory
5. Credit you for the discovery (if desired)

The following are in scope for vulnerability reports:

• Code injection vulnerabilities
• Authentication and authorization bypasses
• Data exposure or leakage
• SQL injection or NoSQL injection
• Path traversal vulnerabilities
• Remote code execution
• Denial of service vulnerabilities

• Credential exposure in logs or configuration
• Insecure data storage
• Insufficient encryption of sensitive data
• API key or token exposure

• Docker container vulnerabilities
• Database security issues
• Configuration vulnerabilities
• Dependency vulnerabilities (if not already known)

The following are not in scope:

• Alpha software limitations: Issues inherent to alpha software status
• Rate limiting: Issues with API rate limiting (expected behavior)
• DoS via resource exhaustion: Unless it's an amplification attack
• Social engineering: Attacks that rely on human interaction
• Physical attacks: Physical access to systems
• Attacks requiring privileged access: That don't escalate privileges

When using MarketPipe, follow these security best practices:

• Never hardcode credentials in configuration files
• Use environment variables or secure credential management systems
• Rotate API keys regularly
• Use minimum required permissions for API keys

• Encrypt sensitive data at rest when possible
• Use secure network connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Regularly backup data with encryption
• Monitor access logs for suspicious activity

• Keep MarketPipe updated to the latest version
• Use containerization with security best practices
• Implement network security (firewalls, VPNs)
• Monitor system resources and access

When contributing to MarketPipe:

• Follow secure coding practices
• Validate all inputs from external sources
• Use parameterized queries for database interactions
• Implement proper error handling without information disclosure

• Keep dependencies updated and monitor for vulnerabilities
• Review new dependencies for security issues
• Use dependency scanning tools in CI/CD

• Include security tests in test suites
• Test authentication and authorization thoroughly
• Validate input sanitization and output encoding

MarketPipe includes the following security features:

• API key-based authentication for data providers
• Environment variable-based credential management
• No default credentials or hardcoded secrets

• Input validation and sanitization for all external data
• Secure error handling without credential exposure
• Configurable logging levels to avoid sensitive data in logs

• Container-based deployment with minimal attack surface
• Database migrations with proper schema validation
• Health checks and monitoring endpoints

• Comprehensive logging of security-relevant events
• Metrics collection for monitoring unusual activity
• Error tracking and alerting

• Configuration Security Guide
• Docker Security Best Practices
• API Security Guidelines (coming soon)

• Vulnerability Scanning: We use automated dependency scanning
• Static Analysis: Code quality and security analysis in CI/CD
• Container Scanning: Docker image vulnerability scanning

• OWASP Top 10
• Python Security Best Practices
• Docker Security

As MarketPipe evolves, we plan to enhance security with:

• Enhanced input validation across all components
• Improved error handling and security logging
• Automated security testing in CI/CD pipeline
• Security documentation and guidelines

• Security audit by external security professionals
• Penetration testing of the complete system
• Advanced monitoring and anomaly detection
• Role-based access control for multi-user environments

• Bug bounty program for community security testing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Integration with security frameworks and standards
• Advanced threat protection features

For any security-related questions or concerns:

• Security Issues: [email protected]
• General Security Questions: GitHub Discussions
• Documentation Issues: GitHub Issues

We would like to thank the security community and researchers who help us improve MarketPipe's security. If you report a valid security vulnerability, we'd be happy to acknowledge your contribution (with your permission).

⚠️ Alpha Disclaimer: As MarketPipe is currently in alpha, security features and policies are still evolving. We appreciate your patience and feedback as we work to build a secure financial data platform.