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SECURITY.md

Security Policy for mad-proxy

Supported Versions

We provide security fixes for the latest version v0.3.

Reporting a Vulnerability

Please report vulnerabilities via email at rajeevsharmamachphy@gmail.com Avoid posting public issues for security concerns. We acknowledge reports within 48 hours and prioritize fixes.

Overview

mad-proxy is a Python HTTP/HTTPS interception proxy used by security professionals for real-time malicious traffic detection and domain blocking. It uses mitmproxy for trusted HTTPS interception and a YAML-configured policy engine for granular control.

Security Best Practices

  • Install and trust mitmproxy root certificate for HTTPS interception. Use only in trusted environments.
  • Validate your config.yaml to prevent misconfigurations.
  • Monitor logs for suspicious or unexpected blocked/allowed domains.
  • Run mad-proxy with least privileges.
  • Keep mad-proxy and dependencies updated.
  • Handle traffic blocking carefully to avoid network disruptions.

Known Issues

No known security vulnerabilities in version 0.3. Report any issues promptly.

Tools & Resources

Responsible Disclosure

We abide by responsible disclosure policy. Please allow 90 days for fixes before public release.

Contact

Email: rajeevsharmamachphy@gmail.com

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