# Security Policy

## Supported Versions

Security fixes are provided for the latest released version of XC_VM. Please
upgrade to the most recent release before reporting an issue.

| Version            | Supported          |
| ------------------ | ------------------ |
| Latest release     | :white_check_mark: |
| Older releases      | :x:                |

## Reporting a Vulnerability

**Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.**

For critical vulnerabilities (RCE, authentication bypass, privilege escalation,
data leakage), use private disclosure via **GitHub Security Advisories**:

- https://github.com/Vateron-Media/XC_VM/security/advisories/new

For lower-severity issues that are safe to disclose publicly, you may use the
[Security Vulnerability issue template](https://github.com/Vateron-Media/XC_VM/issues/new?template=security.yml).

### What to include

- A description of the vulnerability and its impact.
- Steps to reproduce (proof of concept where possible).
- Affected version / build type (MAIN or LoadBalancer) and environment.
- Any suggested remediation.

### What to expect

- **Acknowledgement** of your report within a few days.
- An initial assessment and severity classification.
- Coordinated disclosure: we will work with you on a fix timeline and credit you
  in the advisory unless you prefer to remain anonymous.

Please give us a reasonable amount of time to address the issue before any public
disclosure.
