IMPORTANT: @fluxhttp/core is currently in alpha development and should NOT be used in production environments.

This project is in early development and has not undergone comprehensive security testing or audit. Many security features are still under development or incomplete.

Recently Implemented (Partial):

• ✅ URL Validation: Basic protection against javascript:, data:, and SSRF attacks
• ✅ Input Sanitization: XSS and NoSQL injection detection in request data
• ✅ Error Sanitization: Sensitive information removal from error messages
• ✅ Cryptographic Improvements: Enhanced token encryption with AES-GCM
• ✅ Header Validation: HTTP header injection prevention
• ✅ Prototype Pollution Protection: Basic object validation

Partially Implemented:

• ⚠️ CSRF Protection: Token-based protection (implementation incomplete)
• ⚠️ Rate Limiting: Basic rate limiting (easily bypassed)
• ⚠️ Content Validation: Size and type validation (needs enhancement)
• ⚠️ Security Headers: Framework exists but not automatically applied

Still Vulnerable:

• ❌ Path Traversal: Limited protection against directory traversal
• ❌ Command Injection: Partial header validation only
• ❌ Content Type Bypass: MIME validation can be circumvented

1. Critical Vulnerabilities Remain: Despite recent fixes, several high-risk vulnerabilities persist
2. SSRF Protection Incomplete: Private IP validation may have bypasses
3. Rate Limiting Ineffective: Current implementation can be easily circumvented
4. CSRF Tokens Weak: Token generation and validation needs strengthening
5. Content Validation Gaps: File upload and MIME type validation incomplete
6. Build Dependencies: Development dependencies have not been security audited
7. No Security Testing: Automated security testing not integrated in CI/CD

If you discover a security vulnerability in this alpha software, please report it responsibly:

• Email: security@fluxhttp.com (if available) or create a GitHub issue
• Response Time: Best effort during development
• Public Disclosure: Issues may be discussed publicly due to alpha status

When reporting a security issue, please include:

1. Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
2. Steps to Reproduce: Detailed reproduction steps
3. Impact Assessment: Potential impact and affected components
4. Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for a fix

If you choose to experiment with this alpha software:

1. Never use in production: This software is not production-ready
2. Isolated Testing: Use only in isolated development environments
3. No Sensitive Data: Avoid using with real sensitive data
4. Network Security: Use additional network security measures
5. Regular Updates: Keep dependencies and environment updated

• Basic input validation implementation
• Error message sanitization
• Security header helpers

• CSRF protection implementation
• Rate limiting framework
• Content validation system

• Complete security audit
• Penetration testing
• Security documentation
• Vulnerability disclosure program

Currently, security configuration is limited. Future versions will include:

// PLANNED - NOT YET IMPLEMENTED
const client = fluxhttp.create({
  security: {
    csrf: true,
    rateLimit: { requests: 100, window: 60000 },
    validateContent: true,
    secureHeaders: true
  }
});

This security policy applies to alpha software that is:

• Under active development
• Not suitable for production use
• Subject to significant changes
• Provided "as is" without security warranties

For production applications, please use established, audited HTTP client libraries.

Last Updated: August 17, 2025
Status: Alpha Development
Next Review: When approaching beta status