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Vulnerability Reporting

This guide outlines the process for reporting security vulnerabilities in the AIDDDMAP platform.

Reporting Process

1. Before Reporting

Scope

in_scope:
  components:
    - Core platform
    - Official plugins
    - Public APIs
    - Official clients

  vulnerabilities:
    - Remote code execution
    - Authentication bypass
    - Authorization bypass
    - Data exposure
    - Encryption weaknesses

out_of_scope:
  - Known issues
  - Third-party services
  - Best practice suggestions
  - Social engineering

2. Submission Guidelines

Report Format

interface VulnerabilityReport {
  metadata: {
    reporter: string;
    date: Date;
    severity: string;
    affected_version: string;
  };
  details: {
    summary: string;
    description: string;
    steps_to_reproduce: string[];
    impact: string;
  };
  proof_of_concept: {
    code?: string;
    screenshots?: string[];
    logs?: string[];
  };
}

Vulnerability Classification

1. Severity Levels

CVSS Scoring

severity_levels:
  critical: # CVSS 9.0-10.0
    description: "Immediate threat to core services"
    examples:
      - Remote code execution
      - Complete system compromise
    response_time: "24 hours"

  high: # CVSS 7.0-8.9
    description: "Significant security impact"
    examples:
      - Authentication bypass
      - Sensitive data exposure
    response_time: "48 hours"

  medium: # CVSS 4.0-6.9
    description: "Limited security impact"
    examples:
      - Cross-site scripting
      - Information disclosure
    response_time: "7 days"

  low: # CVSS 0.1-3.9
    description: "Minimal security impact"
    examples:
      - Best practice violations
      - Minor configuration issues
    response_time: "30 days"

2. Impact Assessment

Assessment Criteria

interface ImpactAssessment {
  technical_impact: {
    confidentiality: "none" | "partial" | "complete";
    integrity: "none" | "partial" | "complete";
    availability: "none" | "partial" | "complete";
  };
  business_impact: {
    data_sensitivity: "low" | "medium" | "high";
    financial_impact: "low" | "medium" | "high";
    reputation_impact: "low" | "medium" | "high";
  };
  exploit_factors: {
    complexity: "low" | "medium" | "high";
    authentication: "none" | "single" | "multiple";
    user_interaction: "none" | "required";
  };
}

Response Process

1. Initial Response

Triage Process

triage_steps:
  1: "Acknowledge receipt"
  2: "Verify report completeness"
  3: "Assess severity"
  4: "Assign priority"
  5: "Determine response team"

response_sla:
  acknowledgment: "24 hours"
  initial_assessment: "48 hours"
  status_updates: "Every 72 hours"

2. Investigation

Investigation Process

interface InvestigationProcess {
  steps: [
    "Reproduce vulnerability",
    "Identify root cause",
    "Assess impact scope",
    "Document findings",
  ];
  documentation: {
    technical_details: boolean;
    affected_systems: string[];
    mitigation_options: string[];
  };
  communication: {
    internal: string[];
    reporter: string[];
    stakeholders: string[];
  };
}

Remediation

1. Fix Development

Development Process

fix_process:
  steps:
    1: "Develop patch"
    2: "Test fix"
    3: "Security review"
    4: "Prepare deployment"

  requirements:
    - No new vulnerabilities
    - Backward compatible
    - Performance impact assessed
    - Documentation updated

2. Deployment

Deployment Strategy

interface DeploymentStrategy {
  preparation: {
    testing: string[];
    rollback_plan: string[];
    communication_plan: string[];
  };
  execution: {
    steps: string[];
    verification: string[];
    monitoring: string[];
  };
  post_deployment: {
    validation: string[];
    documentation: string[];
    lessons_learned: string[];
  };
}

Disclosure Policy

1. Coordinated Disclosure

Disclosure Timeline

disclosure_process:
  steps:
    1: "Initial assessment"
    2: "Fix development"
    3: "Security advisory draft"
    4: "Vendor notification"
    5: "Public disclosure"

  timeframes:
    initial_response: "2 business days"
    fix_development: "90 days"
    grace_period: "14 days"
    public_disclosure: "104 days"

2. Communication

Communication Channels

interface DisclosureCommunication {
  channels: {
    private: string[];
    public: string[];
    emergency: string[];
  };
  templates: {
    acknowledgment: string;
    status_update: string;
    advisory: string;
  };
  stakeholders: {
    internal: string[];
    external: string[];
    security: string[];
  };
}

Recognition Program

1. Hall of Fame

Recognition Criteria

recognition:
  eligibility:
    - Valid vulnerability reported
    - Following responsible disclosure
    - Original finding
    - In-scope submission

  rewards:
    - Public acknowledgment
    - Security researcher badge
    - Program points
    - Swag or bounty

2. Rewards Program

Reward Structure

interface RewardProgram {
  bounties: {
    critical: {
      range: string;
      requirements: string[];
    };
    high: {
      range: string;
      requirements: string[];
    };
    medium: {
      range: string;
      requirements: string[];
    };
    low: {
      range: string;
      requirements: string[];
    };
  };
  bonuses: {
    quality_report: number;
    quick_fix: number;
    novel_finding: number;
  };
}

1. Safe Harbor Terms

Policy Terms

safe_harbor:
  covered_activities:
    - Security research
    - Vulnerability testing
    - Responsible disclosure

  requirements:
    - No damage to systems
    - No data exfiltration
    - No privacy violations
    - Responsible testing

Protection Scope

interface LegalProtection {
  coverage: {
    activities: string[];
    limitations: string[];
    exclusions: string[];
  };
  requirements: {
    compliance: string[];
    documentation: string[];
    communication: string[];
  };
  assurances: {
    legal_action: string;
    cooperation: string;
    confidentiality: string;
  };
}

Contact Information

Security Contacts

Primary Channels

security_contacts:
  email: security@aidddmap.com
  pgp_key: "https://aidddmap.com/security/pgp-key.asc"
  emergency: "+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX"

reporting_platforms:
  bug_bounty: "https://hackerone.com/aidddmap"
  security_form: "https://aidddmap.com/security/report"
  encrypted_chat: "https://keybase.io/team/aidddmap_security"

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