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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Reporting a Vulnerability

The HomeMind Ai project takes security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.

How to Report a Security Vulnerability

If you believe you've found a security vulnerability in HomeMind Ai, please follow these steps:

  1. Do Not disclose the vulnerability publicly (e.g., in GitHub issues, discussion forums, etc.)
  2. Email the project maintainer directly at benodiz111@gmail.com with:
    • A detailed description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce the issue
    • Potential impact of the vulnerability
    • Any suggestions for mitigation or fixes (if you have them)
    • Your name/handle if you'd like to be credited for the discovery

What to Expect

After submitting a security vulnerability report:

  • You'll receive an acknowledgment of your report within 48-72 hours
  • We'll investigate and determine the potential impact and severity
  • We'll develop and test a fix
  • When a fix is ready, we'll coordinate with you on the disclosure timeline
  • We'll credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer to remain anonymous)

Security Best Practices for Users

  1. Keep Home Assistant Updated: Always use the latest version of Home Assistant
  2. Use Strong API Keys: Generate strong, unique API keys for each AI provider
  3. Secure Your Network: Ensure Home Assistant is behind a secure network with appropriate firewall rules
  4. Follow Principle of Least Privilege: When integrating AI Agent HA with other systems, provide only necessary permissions
  5. Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Use 2FA for your Home Assistant instance if possible
  6. Review Logs Regularly: Monitor Home Assistant logs for unusual activity

Security Considerations

The HomeMind Ai integration:

  • Stores API keys securely in Home Assistant's encrypted storage
  • Uses HTTPS for all communications with AI providers
  • Does not send sensitive information from your Home Assistant to external services without your knowledge
  • Validates inputs to prevent injection attacks
  • Limits the actions the AI can perform based on permissions

We appreciate your help in keeping HomeMind Ai and its users safe and secure.

There aren't any published security advisories