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Security Policy

Supported Versions​

VersionSupported
0.1.x✅

Security Measures​

Spider-Nix implements multiple layers of security scanning:

Automated Security Scans​

SAST (Static Application Security Testing)

  • Bandit: Python-specific security linting
  • Ruff Security Rules: Flake8-bandit integration
  • Frequency: Every commit via pre-commit hooks and CI

Dependency Scanning

  • Safety: Checks for known security vulnerabilities in dependencies
  • pip-audit: Audits Python packages against PyPI advisory database
  • Frequency: Every PR + weekly scheduled scans

Secret Detection

  • Gitleaks: Scans git history for leaked credentials
  • Pre-commit hooks: Prevents secret commits locally
  • Frequency: Every commit + full history scan in CI

Security Best Practices​

Input Validation

  • All user inputs validated via Pydantic models
  • URL sanitization before HTTP requests
  • File path validation for storage operations

Dependency Management

  • Minimal dependency footprint
  • Pinned versions in Nix flake
  • Regular updates via scheduled scans

Network Security

  • Timeout enforcement on all HTTP requests
  • Proxy validation before use
  • SSL/TLS certificate verification enabled

Reporting a Vulnerability​

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow responsible disclosure practices:

How to Report​

DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, report privately via:

  1. GitHub Security Advisories (Preferred)

  2. Email (Alternative)

    • Email: security@yourdomain.com
    • Subject: "[SECURITY] Spider-Nix Vulnerability Report"
    • Include:
      • Description of the vulnerability
      • Steps to reproduce
      • Potential impact
      • Suggested fix (if any)

What to Include​

A good vulnerability report includes:

  • Type of vulnerability (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, RCE)
  • Affected component (file, module, function)
  • Attack scenario (how it could be exploited)
  • Proof of concept (code, curl commands, etc.)
  • Impact assessment (what data/systems at risk)
  • Suggested remediation (if you have ideas)

Response Timeline​

StageTimeline
Initial Response48 hours
Vulnerability Triage1 week
Fix Development2-4 weeks
Security AdvisoryAfter fix
Public DisclosureAfter patch

What to Expect​

  1. Acknowledgment: We'll confirm receipt within 48 hours
  2. Assessment: We'll validate and assess severity
  3. Communication: We'll keep you updated on progress
  4. Credit: With your permission, we'll credit you in advisory
  5. Disclosure: Coordinated disclosure after patch release

Security Advisory Policy​

When we release a security patch:

  1. Security Advisory Published: Details after mitigation
  2. CVE Assignment: For high/critical vulnerabilities
  3. Changelog Entry: Documented in CHANGELOG.md
  4. GitHub Release: Tagged with security notes

Scope​

In Scope​

Security issues in:

  • Core crawling logic
  • OSINT modules
  • CLI command handling
  • Data storage and retrieval
  • Proxy handling
  • External API integrations

Out of Scope​

  • Vulnerabilities in third-party dependencies (report to upstream)
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Physical security issues
  • Issues requiring privileged system access
  • DDoS attacks

Responsible Use​

Spider-Nix is a security research tool. Users are responsible for:

  • Complying with applicable laws
  • Obtaining authorization before scanning targets
  • Respecting robots.txt and rate limits
  • Not using for malicious purposes

We assume no liability for misuse.

Security Updates​

Subscribe to security updates:

  • Watch this repository on GitHub
  • Enable Security Alerts in your account settings
  • Follow releases for security patches

Last Updated: 2026-01-15

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