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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions:

Version Supported
1.x.x

Reporting a Vulnerability

The security and privacy of our users is our top priority. If you discover a security vulnerability in our website, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

Please do NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please:

  1. Email: Send details to security@miraclesinmotion.org
  2. Subject Line: "Security Vulnerability Report - [Brief Description]"
  3. Include:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested remediation (if known)
    • Your contact information

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
  • Initial Assessment: We'll provide an initial assessment within 72 hours
  • Regular Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress
  • Timeline: We aim to resolve critical issues within 7 days
  • Credit: With your permission, we'll credit you in our security hall of fame

Responsible Disclosure

We ask that you:

  • Give us reasonable time to investigate and fix the issue
  • Don't access, modify, or delete user data
  • Don't perform actions that could negatively impact our users
  • Don't publicly disclose the vulnerability until we've addressed it

Security Measures

Website Security

  • HTTPS: All traffic encrypted with TLS 1.3
  • Content Security Policy: Strict CSP headers implemented
  • XSS Protection: Input sanitization and output encoding
  • CSRF Protection: Anti-CSRF tokens on all forms
  • Security Headers: Comprehensive security headers implemented

Data Protection

  • Minimal Collection: We only collect necessary information
  • Encryption: Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
  • Access Controls: Role-based access to sensitive systems
  • Regular Audits: Quarterly security assessments

Donation Security

  • PCI Compliance: Payment processing meets PCI DSS standards
  • Third-Party Processors: We use certified payment processors
  • No Storage: We don't store payment card information
  • Fraud Prevention: Advanced fraud detection systems

Privacy Protection

  • Data Minimization: Collect only what's necessary
  • Purpose Limitation: Use data only for stated purposes
  • Retention Policies: Regular data cleanup and deletion
  • User Rights: Easy access, correction, and deletion requests

Vulnerability Categories

Critical (24-48 hour response)

  • Remote code execution
  • SQL injection
  • Authentication bypass
  • Privilege escalation
  • Payment system vulnerabilities

High (72 hour response)

  • Cross-site scripting (XSS)
  • Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • Sensitive data exposure
  • Broken access controls

Medium (1 week response)

  • Security misconfigurations
  • Insecure direct object references
  • Information disclosure
  • Missing security headers

Low (2 week response)

  • Clickjacking
  • Minor information leakage
  • Insecure cookies
  • Missing rate limiting

Security Best Practices for Contributors

Code Security

  • Validate all user inputs
  • Use parameterized queries
  • Implement proper authentication
  • Follow principle of least privilege
  • Keep dependencies updated

Infrastructure Security

  • Use environment variables for secrets
  • Implement proper logging
  • Monitor for unusual activity
  • Regular security updates
  • Backup and recovery procedures

Security Contact

  • Email: security@mim4u.org
  • Response Time: 24 hours for acknowledgment
  • GPG Key: Available upon request

We support responsible disclosure and will not pursue legal action against researchers who:

  • Follow this security policy
  • Don't access user data unnecessarily
  • Don't disrupt our services
  • Report vulnerabilities in good faith

Updates

This security policy is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. Last updated: October 2025.

Recognition

We maintain a security hall of fame to recognize researchers who help improve our security:

2025 Contributors

We'll update this section as vulnerabilities are responsibly disclosed and resolved.

Thank you for helping keep Miracles In Motion and our community safe! 🔒