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SECURITY.md

πŸ”’ Security Policy

πŸ›‘οΈ Supported Versions

We actively support the following versions of SSHCracker:

Version Supported
2.0.x βœ… Yes
1.x ❌ No

🚨 Reporting a Vulnerability

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to us privately:

πŸ“± Preferred Contact Methods:

  1. Telegram: Contact us through our communities:

  2. Private Message: Send a direct message to the maintainers on Telegram

πŸ“‹ What to Include:

Please include as much information as possible:

  • Type of issue (buffer overflow, SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
  • Full paths of source file(s) related to the issue
  • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Any special configuration required to reproduce the issue
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the issue, including how an attacker might exploit it

πŸ“ Response Timeline

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
  • Detailed Analysis: Within 7 days
  • Fix Development: Depending on complexity
  • Public Disclosure: After fix is deployed

🎯 Security Best Practices

For Users:

  • Always use the latest version
  • Run SSHCracker only on systems you own or have permission to test
  • Use appropriate network isolation for testing
  • Monitor resource usage during operations

For Developers:

  • Follow secure coding practices
  • Validate all inputs
  • Use parameterized queries where applicable
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Regular security audits of dependencies

πŸ” Security Features

SSHCracker includes several security features:

βœ… Built-in Protections:

  • Honeypot detection to avoid legal issues
  • Rate limiting capabilities
  • Timeout controls to prevent hanging connections
  • Input validation for all parameters

⚠️ Security Considerations:

  • This tool is designed for authorized penetration testing only
  • Users are responsible for compliance with local laws
  • Always obtain proper authorization before testing
  • Use responsibly and ethically

πŸ“š Security Resources

βš–οΈ Legal Notice

Important: This tool is intended for authorized security testing only.

  • βœ… Authorized Use: Own systems, contracted penetration testing, educational purposes
  • ❌ Unauthorized Use: Systems you don't own without permission, illegal activities

Users are fully responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

πŸ† Hall of Fame

We recognize security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities:

No vulnerabilities reported yet


Thank you for helping keep SSHCracker secure! πŸ™

There aren’t any published security advisories