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From: Kristjan ESPERANTO <35647502+KristjanESPERANTO@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:09:27 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add security policy and vulnerability reporting
 guidelines (#4069)

Adding a SECURITY.md helps us make two things clearer:

- MagicMirror is not intended for direct public internet exposure.
- There is a clear path to report security concerns responsibly.

Related issue: #4067

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As always, suggestions for improvement are very welcome.
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+# Security Policy
+
+## Scope and Deployment
+
+MagicMirror is primarily intended for trusted local/private network environments.
+Direct public exposure to the internet or other untrusted networks is not recommended.
+
+We take security seriously and encourage responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities to help us improve the software.
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+**Please keep vulnerability details private** — do not post them in public GitHub issues.
+
+Instead, reach out privately via the MagicMirror forum to one of the core developers:
+
+- [rejas](https://forum.magicmirror.builders/user/rejas)
+- [karsten13](https://forum.magicmirror.builders/user/karsten13)
+- [sdetweil](https://forum.magicmirror.builders/user/sdetweil)
+- [Kristjan](https://forum.magicmirror.builders/user/kristjanesperanto)
+
+Please include, if possible:
+
+- Affected version(s)
+- Reproduction steps or proof-of-concept
+- What could an attacker do with this?
+- Any ideas how to fix it?
+
+## Coordinated Disclosure
+
+We will keep reported vulnerabilities private until a fix is available and coordinate the disclosure timeline with you.
+We aim to respond as quickly as possible.