We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

We take security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability within DeepCritical, please report it to us as described below.

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them via one of the following methods:

1. Email: Send an email to [email protected]
2. GitHub Security Advisory: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
3. Direct Message: Contact maintainers directly if you have their contact information

When reporting a vulnerability, please include:

• Description: A clear description of the vulnerability
• Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Impact: Potential impact of the vulnerability
• Environment: Your environment details (OS, Python version, DeepCritical version)
• Proof of Concept: If possible, provide a minimal proof of concept
• Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for fixing the issue

We will respond to security vulnerability reports within:

• Initial Response: 24-48 hours
• Status Update: Within 1 week
• Resolution: As quickly as possible, typically within 30 days

DeepCritical handles various types of data and integrates with external services. Please be aware of the following security considerations:

• Research Data: DeepCritical processes research questions and scientific data
• API Keys: The system may handle API keys for external services (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.)
• Configuration: Sensitive configuration data may be stored in config files
• Output Data: Research results and analysis outputs

• AI Models: Integration with Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, and other AI models
• Web Search: Integration with search APIs (Serper, etc.)
• Databases: Potential integration with various databases
• Bioinformatics APIs: Integration with scientific databases and APIs

• Code Injection: Through malicious research queries or configuration
• API Key Exposure: Through logs, configuration files, or error messages
• Data Exfiltration: Through malicious tools or agents
• Resource Exhaustion: Through resource-intensive queries or infinite loops
• Supply Chain: Through malicious dependencies or tools

When using DeepCritical:

1. API Keys: Store API keys securely and never commit them to version control
2. Configuration: Review configuration files for sensitive information
3. Network: Use secure networks when running DeepCritical
4. Updates: Keep DeepCritical and its dependencies updated
5. Monitoring: Monitor for unusual behavior or resource usage
6. Sandboxing: Consider running DeepCritical in a sandboxed environment for sensitive research

DeepCritical includes several security features:

• Input Validation: Strict input validation using Pydantic models
• Tool Isolation: Tools run in isolated environments where possible
• Configuration Validation: Hydra configuration validation
• Error Handling: Secure error handling that doesn't expose sensitive information
• Logging: Configurable logging that can exclude sensitive data

We follow responsible disclosure practices:

1. Confidentiality: We will keep vulnerability reports confidential until resolved
2. Coordination: We will coordinate with you on the disclosure timeline
3. Credit: We will give credit to security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities
4. No Legal Action: We will not take legal action against security researchers who follow responsible disclosure

Security updates will be released as:

• Patch Releases: For critical security fixes (e.g., 0.1.1, 0.1.2)
• Minor Releases: For important security improvements (e.g., 0.2.0)
• Major Releases: For significant security architecture changes (e.g., 1.0.0)

For security-related questions or concerns:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting
• Maintainers: Contact project maintainers directly

We thank the security research community for helping keep DeepCritical secure. Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities will be acknowledged in our security advisories and release notes.

Last Updated: 2024-01-01 Version: 1.0