We take security seriously and provide security updates for the following versions:

If you discover a security vulnerability in the PostgreSQL MCP Server, please report it responsibly:

1. Email: Send details to the repository maintainer via GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
2. Do NOT create a public issue for security vulnerabilities
3. Include as much detail as possible:
   • Description of the vulnerability
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Potential impact
   • Suggested fix (if known)

• Acknowledgment: We'll acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
• Initial Response: You'll receive an initial response within 72 hours
• Updates: We'll provide regular updates on our progress
• Resolution: We aim to resolve critical vulnerabilities within 7 days
• Disclosure: We'll coordinate with you on responsible disclosure timing

When using this MCP server:

1. Database Security:

   • Use strong, unique passwords for database connections
   • Implement proper database user permissions (principle of least privilege)
   • Use SSL/TLS for database connections in production
   • Regularly update PostgreSQL to the latest secure version

2. Environment Security:

   • Store database credentials in environment variables, never in code
   • Use .env files for local development (already in .gitignore)
   • Regularly rotate database passwords
   • Monitor database access logs

3. Network Security:

   • Restrict database network access to necessary hosts only
   • Use firewall rules to limit database port access
   • Consider using connection pooling and rate limiting

4. MCP Server Security:

   • Run the server with minimal required permissions
   • Regularly update dependencies (pip install -U -r requirements.txt)
   • Monitor server logs for suspicious activity
   • Use process isolation in production environments

This MCP server includes several security features:

• Query Validation: Only allows specific SQL query types
• Parameter Sanitization: Uses parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
• Connection Management: Proper connection pooling with cleanup
• Error Handling: Secure error messages that don't leak sensitive information
• Permission Respect: Honors database user permissions and access controls

1. Assessment: We evaluate the severity and impact
2. Development: We develop and test a fix
3. Testing: Comprehensive testing in isolated environments
4. Release: Security patch released with version bump
5. Notification: Users notified via GitHub releases and security advisories
6. Documentation: Security advisory published with details and mitigation

Security updates will be released as:

• Critical: Immediate patch release (within 24-48 hours)
• High: Patch release within 7 days
• Medium: Included in next regular release
• Low: Included in next regular release with documentation

We appreciate security researchers and users who help keep this project secure by responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities.