NostrGator takes security seriously. We are committed to providing a secure, reliable, and trustworthy Nostr infrastructure solution. This document outlines our security practices, vulnerability reporting process, and supported versions.

We provide security updates for the following versions:

• GitHub Security Scanning: Automated CodeQL analysis for code vulnerabilities
• Dependabot Alerts: Automatic dependency vulnerability detection
• Regular Updates: Prompt security patches and dependency updates
• Security Audits: Regular review of code and configurations

• Localhost-Only Binding: All services bound to localhost by default
• Rate Limiting: API endpoints protected against abuse and DoS attacks
• Input Validation: Proper validation and sanitization of all inputs
• Error Handling: Secure error handling that doesn't expose sensitive information
• Container Security: Docker containers run with minimal privileges

• TLS/SSL Ready: HTTPS support for production deployments
• Tor Integration: Anonymous federation capabilities
• Firewall Friendly: Configurable port bindings for network security
• No External Dependencies: Core functionality works without internet access

• Local Storage: All data stored locally under user control
• Encryption Support: NIP-04 encrypted direct messages
• Backup Security: Secure backup and restore procedures
• Privacy by Design: Minimal data collection and retention

If you discover a security vulnerability in NostrGator, please report it responsibly:

For Critical/High Severity Issues:

• Email: [security@nostrgator.example.com] (to be configured)
• Subject: "SECURITY: [Brief Description]"
• Encryption: Use our PGP key if available

For Medium/Low Severity Issues:

• GitHub Security Advisories: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting
• GitHub Issues: Create an issue with the "security" label

Please include the following information in your report:

1. Vulnerability Description: Clear description of the issue
2. Impact Assessment: Potential impact and severity
3. Reproduction Steps: Detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability
4. Affected Components: Which services or files are affected
5. Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for remediation
6. Disclosure Timeline: Your preferred disclosure timeline

1. Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
2. Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 72 hours
3. Investigation: We'll investigate and develop a fix
4. Coordination: We'll coordinate disclosure timing with you
5. Release: We'll release a security update and advisory
6. Recognition: We'll credit you in our security acknowledgments (if desired)

• Keep Updated: Always use the latest version of NostrGator
• Secure Environment: Run on a secure, updated operating system
• Network Security: Use firewalls and secure network configurations
• Backup Security: Encrypt backups and store them securely
• Key Management: Protect your Nostr private keys
• Monitor Logs: Regularly check logs for suspicious activity

• Code Review: All code changes require security review
• Dependency Management: Keep dependencies updated and secure
• Input Validation: Validate and sanitize all inputs
• Error Handling: Don't expose sensitive information in errors
• Logging: Log security events without exposing sensitive data
• Testing: Include security testing in development process

• Principle of Least Privilege: Run services with minimal required permissions
• Network Isolation: Isolate NostrGator from other services when possible
• Monitoring: Implement security monitoring and alerting
• Backup Strategy: Regular, secure backups with tested restore procedures
• Incident Response: Have a plan for security incidents

NostrGator includes built-in rate limiting:

• API Endpoints: 100 requests per 15 minutes per IP
• Verification Requests: 20 requests per 5 minutes per IP
• Customizable: Adjust limits in configuration files

• Pubkey Whitelisting: Control who can publish to your relays
• Admin Authentication: Secure admin interfaces
• CORS Configuration: Proper cross-origin request handling

• Prometheus Metrics: Security-related metrics and alerts
• Health Checks: Automated health monitoring
• Log Analysis: Structured logging for security analysis

• Security Configuration Guide
• Deployment Security
• Troubleshooting Security Issues

• Nostr Security Best Practices
• Docker Security
• OWASP Security Guidelines

We thank the following security researchers and contributors:

• GitHub Security Team: For providing excellent security scanning tools
• Dependabot: For automated dependency vulnerability detection
• Open Source Community: For responsible disclosure and security contributions

[This section will be updated as we receive security reports and contributions]

For security-related questions or concerns:

• General Security Questions: Create a GitHub Discussion
• Vulnerability Reports: Follow the reporting process above
• Security Documentation: Contribute via pull requests

1. Vulnerability Identified: Through scanning or reports
2. Assessment: Evaluate severity and impact
3. Fix Development: Develop and test security fix
4. Release: Create security release with advisory
5. Communication: Notify users through multiple channels

• GitHub Releases: Security advisories and release notes
• GitHub Security Advisories: Detailed vulnerability information
• Documentation: Updated security documentation
• Community: Announcements in Nostr community channels

We are committed to:

• Transparency: Open communication about security issues
• Responsiveness: Quick response to security reports
• Continuous Improvement: Regular security enhancements
• Community Safety: Protecting our users and the broader Nostr ecosystem

Thank you for helping keep NostrGator secure! 🚀

Last updated: September 2025