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Security Policy

Aurora Home is an open-source project. We take security seriously and appreciate responsible disclosure. This page describes how to report vulnerabilities and what you can expect from us.

Last updated: April 2026

Reporting a vulnerability

Please do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities. Instead, send a detailed report by email:

security@aurora-home.dev

Please include: a description of the vulnerability, steps to reproduce, potential impact, and any proof-of-concept code if applicable.

Response timeline

Acknowledgement48 hours
Initial assessment7 days
Patch / mitigation target30 days (critical) · 90 days (others)
Public disclosureAfter patch is released

Timelines are best-effort. Complex issues may take longer; we will keep you informed throughout the process.

In scope

  • aurora-home-esp32 — ESP32 firmware
  • aurora-home-app — Web & mobile application
  • aurora-home-orange-pi — Orange Pi middleware
  • aurora-home-documentation — This documentation site
  • aurora-home-marketing — Marketing site

Out of scope

  • Third-party libraries (report to their maintainers)
  • Denial-of-service attacks
  • Social engineering or phishing
  • Issues requiring physical access to a device you do not own

Our commitment

We will not take legal action against researchers who act in good faith and follow this policy. We will acknowledge your contribution in the release notes (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).