We release patches for security vulnerabilities in the following versions:

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

If you discover a security vulnerability within BinaryOptionsTools v2, please send an email to the maintainers via our Discord server or create a private security advisory on GitHub.

Please include the following information in your report:

• Type of vulnerability (e.g., authentication bypass, data leak, etc.)
• Full paths of source file(s) related to the vulnerability
• The 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, including how an attacker might exploit it

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours of report submission
• Status Update: Within 7 days with assessment and estimated fix timeline
• Fix Release: Security patches are prioritized and released as soon as possible

When using BinaryOptionsTools v2, please follow these security best practices:

• Never commit credentials to version control
• Use environment variables for sensitive data (SSID, API keys)
• Rotate credentials regularly and after any suspected compromise
• Use secure storage for production credentials (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault)

# ✅ GOOD - Use environment variables
import os
ssid = os.getenv("POCKET_OPTION_SSID")

# ❌ BAD - Hardcoded credentials
ssid = "your-actual-ssid-here"  # Never do this!

• Use secure connections - The library uses WSS (WebSocket Secure) by default
• Validate SSL certificates - Don't disable certificate verification
• Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns
• Use VPN or secure networks when trading

• Validate all user inputs before passing to trading functions
• Sanitize data from external sources
• Use type hints and validation libraries like Pydantic for data validation

# ✅ GOOD - Validate inputs
def validate_amount(amount: float) -> float:
    if amount <= 0:
        raise ValueError("Amount must be positive")
    if amount > 10000:
        raise ValueError("Amount exceeds maximum limit")
    return amount

• Implement rate limiting to avoid overwhelming the API
• Use exponential backoff for retries
• Monitor for unusual activity that might indicate compromise

• Never log sensitive data (credentials, full account details)
• Monitor for unusual patterns in trading activity
• Set up alerts for suspicious behavior
• Regularly review logs for security events

# ✅ GOOD - Sanitized logging
logger.info(f"Trade placed: amount=${amount}, asset={asset}")

# ❌ BAD - Logging sensitive data
logger.info(f"SSID: {ssid}, Account: {account_details}")

• Keep dependencies updated regularly
• Review security advisories for dependencies
• Use dependency scanning tools (e.g., pip-audit, cargo audit)
• Pin dependency versions in production

# Check for vulnerabilities in Python dependencies
pip-audit

# Check for vulnerabilities in Rust dependencies
cargo audit

• Don't expose sensitive information in error messages
• Handle errors gracefully without revealing system details
• Log errors securely without exposing credentials

# ✅ GOOD - Generic error message
try:
    client = PocketOption(ssid=ssid)
except Exception as e:
    logger.error("Failed to connect to trading platform")
    print("Connection error. Please check your credentials.")

# ❌ BAD - Exposes sensitive information
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Error: {e} with SSID {ssid}")

• This library provides programmatic access to binary options trading
• Automated trading carries financial risks
• Always test with demo accounts first
• Implement proper risk management and position sizing
• Never risk more than you can afford to lose

• All WebSocket connections use secure WSS protocol
• Sessions are authenticated using SSID tokens
• Tokens should be treated as passwords and protected accordingly

• We regularly audit our dependencies for security vulnerabilities
• Critical security updates are prioritized
• See Cargo.toml and pyproject.toml for dependency lists

• Security vulnerabilities will be disclosed after a patch is available
• We will credit researchers who report vulnerabilities (unless they prefer to remain anonymous)
• Coordinated disclosure timeline is typically 90 days

Security updates will be announced through:

• GitHub Security Advisories
• Release notes in CHANGELOG.md
• Discord announcements
• Repository README

For security concerns, please contact us through:

• Discord - Direct message to moderators
• GitHub Security Advisories

Thank you for helping keep BinaryOptionsTools v2 and our users secure!