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SECURITY.md

Security Policy for GitVision Eurovision Workshop

Supported Versions

The GitVision Eurovision Workshop is currently in active development. We prioritize security updates for:

Version Supported
main
< main

Security Considerations

API Tokens and Credentials

  • Never commit API tokens, credentials, or secrets
  • Use lib/config/api_tokens.dart (git-ignored) for local development
  • Follow the provided examples in api_tokens.example.dart

Data Privacy

  • Do not store personal GitHub data
  • Handle Eurovision song metadata responsibly
  • Respect Spotify's terms of service and user privacy

Rate Limiting

  • Implement GitHub API rate limit handling (5000 requests/hour)
  • Use exponential backoff for API retries
  • Cache responses where appropriate

Reporting a Vulnerability

We take the security of GitVision Eurovision Workshop seriously. If you believe you have found a security vulnerability:

  1. Do Not open a public GitHub issue
  2. Email the workshop maintainers privately
  3. Include as much detail as possible:
    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact
    • Suggested fix (if any)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment of your report within 48 hours
  • Regular updates on our progress
  • Credit for responsible disclosure (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Best Practices for Workshop Participants

  1. API Security

    • Keep API tokens secure and private
    • Rotate tokens regularly
    • Use environment variables for secrets
  2. Code Security

    • Follow Flutter/Dart security best practices
    • Keep dependencies updated
    • Use strong authentication patterns
  3. Data Handling

    • Validate all inputs
    • Sanitize data before storage or display
    • Handle errors gracefully

Development Security Guidelines

  • Use HTTPS for all API calls
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Keep all dependencies up to date
  • Review code for security implications

Acknowledgments

We appreciate the security community's efforts in responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities and helping make GitVision Eurovision Workshop safer for everyone.


For questions about this security policy, please contact the workshop organizers.

There aren’t any published security advisories