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SECURITY.md

Security Policy for the DBX Database Backup Utility

This Security Policy explains how to responsibly report vulnerabilities in DBX, an open-source tool used for automated database backups, restores, scheduling, and cloud uploads. Because DBX interacts with sensitive data sources, security and responsible disclosure are extremely important.


Supported Versions

Version Security Support
0.1.x ✔ Active

Older versions no longer receive patches.


Reporting a Security Issue

If you find a bug that could affect:

  • Database credentials
  • Backup files
  • Cloud uploads (AWS S3 / GCS / Azure Blob)
  • Logging or scheduling
  • CLI execution or system-level interactions

Do NOT disclose it publicly.

Instead, email:

zfhassaan@gmail.com

Please include:

  • A clear description
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Potential impact
  • Proof-of-concept (if possible)

All reports are reviewed within 48 hours.


Responsible Disclosure

We follow industry-standard responsible disclosure practices:

  • You report privately
  • We investigate
  • We release a fix
  • You may be credited (optional)

Thank you for helping keep DBX secure for thousands of developers and database administrators.

There aren't any published security advisories