Skip to content

Security: Sudz/sam-lms

Security

SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Use this section to tell people about which versions of your project are currently being supported with security updates.

Version Supported
1.0.x βœ…
< 1.0 ❌

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of our LMS (Learning Management System) seriously. If you believe you've found a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

🚨 How to Report

Private Disclosure: Please DO NOT disclose security-related issues publicly until we've had a chance to address them.

Email: Send vulnerability reports to: info@saml.co.za

πŸ“‹ What to Include

When reporting a vulnerability, please provide:

  • Detailed description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Potential impact assessment
  • Any proof-of-concept code (if available)
  • Affected versions

πŸ•’ Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours of report
  • Assessment: Within 5 business days for initial assessment
  • Regular Updates: Weekly updates on progress for accepted vulnerabilities
  • Public Disclosure: Coordinated with reporter after patch release

πŸ”’ Vulnerability Handling Process

If the vulnerability is accepted:

  • We will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
  • Work on a fix will begin immediately
  • You'll receive regular progress updates
  • Credit will be given in the security advisory (unless you prefer anonymity)

If the vulnerability is declined:

  • We will provide a detailed explanation
  • Suggestions for alternative approaches if applicable
  • Opportunity for discussion and clarification

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Measures in Place

Our LMS implements several security features:

  • Authentication: BetterAuth with secure session management
  • Data Protection: Encryption for sensitive data
  • API Security: Input validation and rate limiting
  • Dependency Monitoring: Regular security updates for dependencies
  • AWS Security: Secure RDS PostgreSQL configuration

πŸ“¦ Patch Release Policy

  • Critical vulnerabilities: Patch within 72 hours
  • High severity: Patch within 1-2 weeks
  • Medium severity: Patch within 1 month
  • Low severity: Addressed in next scheduled release

πŸ™ Thank You

We appreciate your efforts in responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities and helping us maintain the security and privacy of our users.


There aren’t any published security advisories