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name: Security Vulnerability
about: Report a security issue (CONFIDENTIAL)
title: '[SECURITY] '
labels: 'security'
assignees: ''
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⚠️ **IMPORTANT: Do not create a public issue for serious security vulnerabilities**

For serious security vulnerabilities, please email the maintainers directly instead of creating a public issue. See [SECURITY.md](../../SECURITY.md) for contact information.

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## Security Issue Type
- [ ] Authentication/Authorization issue
- [ ] Data exposure
- [ ] Injection vulnerability (SQL, XSS, etc.)
- [ ] Cryptography issue
- [ ] Dependency vulnerability
- [ ] Configuration security
- [ ] Other: _____

## Affected Component
- [ ] Backend API
- [ ] Frontend/UI
- [ ] Database
- [ ] Docker configuration
- [ ] Documentation
- [ ] Dependencies

## Severity Assessment
- [ ] Critical (immediate action required)
- [ ] High (significant risk)
- [ ] Medium (moderate risk)
- [ ] Low (minor risk)

## Description
Describe the security issue in detail.

## Impact
What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

## Steps to Reproduce
Provide steps to reproduce the vulnerability.

## Affected Versions
Which versions of DMARQ are affected?

## Suggested Remediation
If you have suggestions for fixing the issue, provide them here.

## References
Links to similar vulnerabilities, CVEs, or relevant documentation.

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**Remember**: For critical vulnerabilities, use private disclosure via email instead of public issues.
