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Security: WtekSupport/PowerSettingsExplorer

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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Scope

This application runs elevated and writes to:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\...

It changes (or removes) the Attributes value for power settings so they appear or disappear in Advanced power settings. It does not edit AC/DC power values.

Reporting a vulnerability

Please open a GitHub Security Advisory or a private report against this repository. Do not file public issues for exploitable privilege-escalation or remote-code paths.

Include:

  • Windows version and build
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Expected vs actual behavior
  • Whether a non-admin process can trigger the issue

Safe use

  • Prefer a restore point or registry export before bulk changes.
  • Close and reopen the Windows Advanced power settings dialog after changing visibility.
  • Only download release binaries from this repository’s Releases page.

There aren't any published security advisories