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SECURITY.md

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Security Policy
Security vulnerability reporting and response policy
Project
Policy
Developers, Security Researchers
2025-12-01

Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions of {{theme_name}}:

Version Supported
{{version}}.x
< {{version}}.0

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in {{theme_name}}, please report it responsibly:

Where to Report

DO NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please send an email to: {{security_email}}

What to Include

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

  1. Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
  2. Impact: What an attacker could achieve
  3. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  4. Affected Versions: Which versions are affected
  5. Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for a fix (optional)
  6. Your Contact Information: So we can follow up with you

Our Response Process

  1. Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
  2. Assessment: We'll assess the vulnerability within 72 hours
  3. Timeline: We'll provide an estimated timeline for a fix
  4. Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress
  5. Resolution: We'll notify you when the vulnerability is fixed
  6. Disclosure: We'll coordinate responsible disclosure

Timeline Expectations

  • Critical vulnerabilities: Fixed within 7 days
  • High severity: Fixed within 14 days
  • Medium severity: Fixed within 30 days
  • Low severity: Fixed in next regular release

Security Best Practices

When using {{theme_name}}, we recommend:

For Site Administrators

  • Keep WordPress core updated
  • Keep the theme updated to the latest version
  • Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Proper file permissions
  • Regular backups

For Developers

  • Follow WordPress security best practices
  • Sanitize and validate all user inputs
  • Use nonces for form submissions
  • Escape output properly
  • Follow principle of least privilege
  • Regular security code reviews

Known Security Features

{{theme_name}} includes these security features:

  • Input Sanitization: All user inputs are properly sanitized
  • Output Escaping: All output is properly escaped
  • Nonce Verification: Forms use WordPress nonces
  • Security Headers: Basic security headers are included
  • No Direct File Access: PHP files prevent direct access
  • WordPress Standards: Follows WordPress security guidelines

Reporting Security Issues in Dependencies

If you find security issues in our dependencies:

  1. WordPress Core: Report to WordPress Security Team
  2. Third-party Libraries: Report to the respective maintainers
  3. Our Theme: Follow our reporting process above

Security Updates

Security updates will be:

  • Released as soon as possible
  • Documented in the changelog
  • Announced on our security advisory page
  • Backwards compatible when possible

Hall of Fame

We recognize security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

No vulnerabilities reported yet

Contact

For security-related questions or concerns:

  • Email: {{security_email}}
  • GPG Key: [Available upon request]

Thank you for helping keep {{theme_name}} secure! 🔒

There aren’t any published security advisories