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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We support the current stable version and actively maintained development branches.

Version Supported
latest
dev ⚠️ Use with caution
< 1.0

Reporting Vulnerabilities

Security is critical for financial applications. If you discover a security vulnerability in IB-G.Scanner:

🚨 For Critical Security Issues

  • DO NOT create a public issue
  • Email directly: [email protected]
  • Use subject line: "[SECURITY] IB-G.Scanner Vulnerability Report"
  • Include detailed information about the vulnerability

📧 What to Include

  • Description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Suggested fix (if you have one)
  • Your contact information for follow-up

⏱️ Response Timeline

  • Initial response: Within 72 hours
  • Vulnerability assessment: Within 1 week
  • Fix timeline: Depends on severity (critical issues prioritized)

🛡️ Security Considerations

This application handles sensitive financial data and IBKR connections:

  • IBKR Credentials: Never commit API keys, account credentials, or connection details
  • Market Data: Ensure proper handling of real-time financial data
  • Local Storage: Be careful with sensitive data in browser storage
  • Network Security: All IBKR communications should use secure protocols

🔒 Best Practices for Contributors

  • Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
  • Validate all user inputs, especially financial parameters
  • Implement proper error handling that doesn't leak sensitive information
  • Follow secure coding practices for financial applications
  • Keep dependencies updated to avoid known vulnerabilities

📋 Common Security Areas

  • Interactive Brokers API integration
  • WebSocket connections and data handling
  • User authentication and session management
  • Financial data processing and display
  • Client-side data storage and caching

🏆 Recognition

We appreciate security researchers who help keep IB-G.Scanner secure:

  • Acknowledged contributors will be credited (with permission)
  • Significant vulnerabilities may be eligible for recognition
  • We believe in responsible disclosure and will work with you on timing

📞 Contact Information

For security-related questions or concerns:

Thank you for helping keep IB-G.Scanner and its users secure.

There aren’t any published security advisories