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

If you discover a security vulnerability in Hikari TikTok Downloader, please report it responsibly:

1. DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Contact Gary19gts directly through:
   • Email: [Create a private issue or contact through Ko-fi]
   • Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/gary19gts (private message)

Please include the following information in your report:

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact of the vulnerability
• Suggested fix (if you have one)
• Your contact information for follow-up

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 7 days
• Fix Timeline: Depends on severity (1-30 days)

1. Download Only Trusted Content

   • Only download your own content or content you have permission to download
   • Verify URLs before downloading
   • Be cautious with shortened URLs

2. Keep Software Updated

   • Always use the latest version of Hikari TikTok Downloader
   • Keep Python and dependencies updated
   • Regularly update yt-dlp engine

3. Safe Download Practices

   • Choose a secure download location
   • Scan downloaded files if suspicious
   • Don't download to system directories

1. Input Validation

   • All URLs are validated before processing
   • File names are sanitized to prevent path traversal
   • User inputs are properly escaped

2. Network Security

   • HTTPS connections when possible
   • Proper error handling for network failures
   • No sensitive data in logs

3. File System Security

   • Safe file writing practices
   • Proper permissions on created files
   • No execution of downloaded content

1. URL Validation: While we validate TikTok URLs, malicious redirects could potentially be an issue
2. File Names: Downloaded files use names from TikTok metadata, which could contain special characters
3. Network Requests: The application makes network requests to TikTok servers

1. URL Sanitization: URLs are validated against known TikTok patterns
2. File Name Cleaning: Special characters are removed from file names
3. Error Handling: Network errors are caught and handled gracefully
4. No Code Execution: Downloaded content is never executed

We believe in responsible disclosure and will:

1. Acknowledge your report within 48 hours
2. Investigate the issue thoroughly
3. Provide updates on our progress
4. Credit you in our security advisories (if desired)
5. Release fixes as soon as safely possible

Security updates will be:

• Released as patch versions (e.g., 1.0.1 → 1.0.2)
• Announced in release notes
• Highlighted in the README
• Distributed through normal update channels

For security-related inquiries:

• Primary: Ko-fi private message → https://ko-fi.com/gary19gts
• Alternative: Create a private repository issue

Thank you for helping keep Hikari TikTok Downloader secure!

Last updated: October 2025