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# Security Policy

## πŸ” Supported Versions

We currently provide security updates for:

| Version | Supported |
|---------|----------|
| 0.3.x | βœ… Yes |
| < 0.3 | ❌ No |

Please make sure you're running the latest stable version.

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## πŸ›‘οΈ Reporting a Vulnerability

The security of our users and their communications is our highest priority.
If you discover a security vulnerability, **please do not open a public GitHub issue**.

Instead, report it responsibly using one of the methods below:

### Preferred Method
πŸ“§ Emails: **security@vectorapp.io** **mail@jskitty.cat**<br>
πŸ”“ GitHub's Private Vulnerability Disclosure: [here](https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector/security/advisories/new) (To confirm)

### What to Include
Please provide as much information as possible:

- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Proof-of-concept code (if applicable)
- Impact assessment
- Suggested mitigation (if known)
- Affected version(s)

If the vulnerability involves cryptography, authentication, message integrity, key exchange, or encryption bypass, please clearly mark it as **CRITICAL** in your report.

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## πŸ”‘ Scope

This policy covers vulnerabilities related to:

- Encryption and key management
- Authentication & authorization
- Message transport security

Out of scope:

- Issues in third-party services not maintained in this repository
- Social engineering attacks
- Physical device access (unless encryption guarantees are bypassed)

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## πŸ§ͺ Cryptography

If reporting a cryptographic issue, please include:

- Clear technical explanation
- Practical exploit scenario
- Required attacker capabilities
- Real-world impact

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## βš–οΈ Compensation

At this time, we are unable to offer financial compensation for disclosures, as Vector is a volunteer-based project. This may change in the future as the project grows. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support.

## πŸ™ Thank You

We appreciate responsible disclosure and the work of security researchers helping keep private communication secure.