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Security Policy

Supported Versions

Inventoros is currently in early development. Security updates will be applied to the following versions:

Version Supported
main ✅
< 1.0 ❌

Note: Until version 1.0 is released, only the main branch receives security updates. We recommend always running the latest version from the main branch.

Reporting a Vulnerability

The Inventoros team takes security vulnerabilities seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.

How to Report a Security Vulnerability

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities by:

  1. Email: Send an email to [security@inventoros.com] with:

    • A description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce or proof of concept
    • Potential impact of the vulnerability
    • Any suggested fixes (if applicable)

  2. GitHub Security Advisories: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature:

What to Include in Your Report

To help us better understand and address the issue, please include:

  • Type of vulnerability (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, authentication bypass)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
  • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the vulnerability - what could an attacker achieve?
  • Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
  • Your environment details (PHP version, database, OS, etc.)

Response Timeline

We will make our best effort to respond according to the following timeline:

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours of report submission
  • Confirmation: Within 1 week, we will confirm the vulnerability and its severity
  • Resolution: We will work on a fix and coordinate disclosure timing with you
  • Disclosure: After a fix is released, we will publicly disclose the vulnerability

What to Expect

After you submit a report:

  1. Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report
  2. Assessment: Our team will investigate and validate the vulnerability
  3. Updates: We'll keep you informed about our progress
  4. Fix Development: We'll develop and test a fix
  5. Coordinated Disclosure: We'll coordinate with you on the disclosure timeline
  6. Public Disclosure: After the fix is deployed, we'll publish a security advisory
  7. Credit: We'll credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Security Vulnerability Response Process

  1. Triage: Assess severity using CVSS scoring
  2. Confirmation: Verify the vulnerability in our environment
  3. Development: Create a patch or mitigation
  4. Testing: Verify the fix doesn't introduce regressions
  5. Release: Deploy the fix to the main branch
  6. Notification: Notify users via GitHub Security Advisories and release notes
  7. Documentation: Update security documentation as needed

Security Best Practices for Users

When deploying Inventoros, follow these security best practices:

Environment Configuration

  • Never commit .env files to version control
  • Use strong, unique passwords for database and admin accounts
  • Enable HTTPS in production environments
  • Keep APP_DEBUG set to false in production
  • Set a secure APP_KEY using php artisan key:generate
  • Use environment-specific .env files (never share between environments)

Dependencies

  • Keep dependencies updated: Run composer update and npm update regularly
  • Monitor security advisories: Watch for Laravel and package security updates
  • Review dependency licenses: Ensure compatibility with your use case

Access Control

  • Use strong authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication when possible
  • Follow principle of least privilege: Grant minimal necessary permissions
  • Rotate API tokens regularly: Especially for production systems
  • Review user permissions: Audit access controls periodically

Database Security

  • Use separate database users with minimal required privileges
  • Enable SSL/TLS for database connections in production
  • Regularly backup data and test restoration procedures
  • Sanitize database dumps before sharing (remove sensitive data)

Server Security

  • Keep PHP and system packages updated
  • Disable unnecessary PHP extensions
  • Configure proper file permissions (storage and bootstrap/cache directories)
  • Use a WAF (Web Application Firewall) in production
  • Monitor logs for suspicious activity

Application Security

  • Validate all user input (Inventoros uses Laravel's validation, but verify custom code)
  • Use parameterized queries (Laravel's Eloquent handles this, avoid raw queries)
  • Implement rate limiting for API endpoints
  • Enable CSRF protection (enabled by default in Laravel)
  • Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers

Known Security Considerations

Development Phase Warnings

As Inventoros is in active development:

  • API endpoints may change without notice
  • Authentication mechanisms are still being finalized
  • Multi-tenant isolation is under development and not production-ready
  • Audit logging is not yet fully implemented

Production Deployment

We do not recommend using Inventoros in production until version 1.0 is released.

If you choose to deploy in production:

  • Understand that you assume all associated risks
  • Implement additional security layers (WAF, monitoring, backups)
  • Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly
  • Have a rollback plan in case of issues

Security Updates and Advisories

Security updates will be announced through:

Subscribe to repository notifications to stay informed about security updates.

Scope

In Scope

The following are within the scope of our security program:

  • Authentication and authorization bypasses
  • SQL injection vulnerabilities
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
  • Remote code execution
  • Privilege escalation
  • Data leaks or unauthorized data access
  • Session management issues
  • Insecure cryptographic storage
  • API security vulnerabilities

Out of Scope

The following are explicitly out of scope:

  • Vulnerabilities in third-party dependencies (report to the respective maintainers)
  • Social engineering attacks
  • Physical security issues
  • Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
  • Reports from automated scanners without manual verification
  • Issues in development or testing environments
  • Issues requiring unlikely user interaction
  • Vulnerabilities requiring physical access to the server

Bug Bounty Program

Inventoros does not currently offer a bug bounty program. However, we deeply appreciate security researchers' efforts and will publicly acknowledge contributors who report valid vulnerabilities (with their permission).

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns:

For general questions about Inventoros:

Thank you for helping keep Inventoros and its users safe!