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Security Policy

Supported Versions

We take security seriously and actively maintain the Netflix Clone project. The following versions are currently supported with security updates:

Version Supported
1.x.x ✅
< 1.0 ❌

Reporting a Vulnerability

We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.

How to Report a Security Vulnerability

Please DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please report them using one of the following methods:

1. Private Security Advisory (Preferred)

  1. Navigate to the Security tab of this repository
  2. Click "Report a vulnerability"
  3. Fill out the vulnerability report form with as much detail as possible

Include the following information:

  • Type of vulnerability (e.g., XSS, CSRF, API key exposure)
  • Full paths of affected source files
  • Location of the affected source code (tag/branch/commit or direct URL)
  • Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue
  • Proof-of-concept or exploit code (if possible)
  • Impact of the issue (what an attacker might be able to do)
  • Any potential mitigation steps you've identified

What to Expect

  • Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 48 hours
  • Initial Assessment: We will provide an initial assessment within 5 business days
  • Regular Updates: We will keep you informed about our progress
  • Timeline: We aim to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 30 days
  • Disclosure: We will coordinate with you on public disclosure timing

Security Best Practices for Users

API Key Management

❌ NEVER commit API keys to version control

// ❌ Bad - Hardcoded API key
const API_KEY = "1a2b3c4d5e6f7g8h9i0j1k2l3m4n5o6p";

// ✅ Good - Use environment variables
const API_KEY = process.env.TMDB_API_KEY;

Known Security Considerations

Client-Side API Key Exposure

Status: ⚠️ Known Limitation

Since this is a frontend-only application, the TMDB API key is exposed in client-side JavaScript. This is a limitation of static site architecture.

Mitigation:

  • Use TMDB's free tier API key with rate limiting
  • Consider using TMDB's authentication flow for production apps
  • For commercial projects, implement a backend proxy to hide the API key
  • Monitor your API key usage in TMDB dashboard
  • Regenerate keys if suspicious activity is detected

Alternative Architecture (for production apps):

Frontend → Backend API (Node.js/Python) → TMDB API
         ↑
    No API key exposed

Rate Limiting

TMDB API has rate limits:

  • 40 requests per 10 seconds per IP address
  • Exceeding limits results in 429 (Too Many Requests) response

Our Implementation:

  • Debounced search queries (300ms delay)
  • Cached API responses (1-hour duration)
  • Request queuing for bulk operations

Security Checklist for Contributors

When contributing code, ensure:

  • No hardcoded secrets or API keys
  • User input is sanitized
  • No eval() or innerHTML with user input
  • External links use rel="noopener noreferrer"
  • Forms include CSRF protection (if added)
  • File uploads are validated (if added)
  • Authentication is secure (if added)
  • Code has been reviewed for vulnerabilities

Security Updates

How to Stay Informed

  • Watch this repository on GitHub for security announcements
  • Subscribe to releases to get notified of security patches
  • Check the Security tab periodically

Applying Security Updates

When a security update is released:

# 1. Backup your current code
git stash

# 2. Pull the latest changes
git pull origin main

# 3. Review the security advisory
# Check CHANGELOG.md and GitHub Security tab

# 4. Test your application
# Verify everything works with the security patch

# 5. Deploy to production
# Follow your normal deployment process

Resources

Security Resources

Legal

This project is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. See the LICENSE file for details.

Users are responsible for:

  • Securing their own TMDB API keys
  • Complying with TMDB's Terms of Service
  • Implementing appropriate security measures for their deployments

Thank you for helping keep Netflix Clone secure! 🔒