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Security: aethelred-foundation/noblepay

SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

Version Supported
Latest Yes

Reporting a Vulnerability

The Aethelred Foundation takes security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in NoblePay, please report it responsibly.

How to Report

  1. Do NOT open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.
  2. Email security@aethelred.io with:
    • A description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Potential impact assessment
    • Any suggested fixes (optional)

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment within 48 hours of your report.
  • Assessment within 5 business days with an initial severity classification.
  • Resolution timeline communicated based on severity:
    • Critical: Fix within 24-48 hours
    • High: Fix within 7 days
    • Medium: Fix within 30 days
    • Low: Fix in next scheduled release

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • The NoblePay frontend application
  • The backend API and payment gateway
  • Smart contracts
  • Compliance and security services
  • CI/CD infrastructure

Security Measures

  • All dependencies are monitored via Dependabot and npm audit
  • Smart contracts undergo formal security audits
  • TEE-based compliance verification for cross-border transactions
  • See security_best_practices_report.md for detailed security practices

There aren’t any published security advisories