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Security: Guys-Inc-Public/github-desktop-linux

SECURITY.md

Security Policy

This is an unofficial, community-maintained Linux fork of GitHub Desktop, published by the Guys Inc team. It is not affiliated with or supported by GitHub, Inc.

Reporting a vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in this fork, please report it privately — do not open a public issue.

  • Preferred: GitHub's private vulnerability reporting on this repository (Security tab → Report a vulnerability).
  • Alternatively: email CJ@guysinc.org with a description, impact, and steps to reproduce (a proof-of-concept helps).

Scope

Please report issues specific to this fork — Linux packaging, the APT repository, build/signing, or Linux-only behavior. Vulnerabilities in upstream GitHub Desktop itself should be reported to desktop/desktop.

What to expect

  • Acknowledgement within a few business days.
  • Updates as we investigate and prepare a fix.
  • Credit on resolution, unless you prefer to remain anonymous.

There aren't any published security advisories