This project takes the security of its products and services seriously and follows the MITRE.org definition of a security vulnerability, as-follows:

“[A] weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, OR availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this context typically involves coding changes but could also include specification changes or even specification deprecations (e.g., removal of affected protocols or functionality in their entirety).”

MITRE.org CNA Rules 7.1

If you believe you have found such a security vulnerability in this project, please report it as soon as possible, as described, below.

• Security Policy
  • Reporting security vulnerabilities
    • Preferred language
  • Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) Policy

Please don't report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub Issues, Discussions, or Pull Requests.

If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in this project, please report it through coordinated disclosure. To do this, please file a draft Security Advisory with the project.

Please include as much of the following information as possible to help Project Maintainers properly address the finding:

• The type of vulnerability - For example, buffer overflow, SQL injection, or cross-site scripting
• Full paths of source files related to the manifestation of the vulnerability
• The location of the affected source code - For example, the Tag, Branch, commit or direct URL to the ref
• Any special configuration required to reproduce the problem
• Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the problem
• Proof-of-concept or exploit code, if possible
• Impact of the vulnerability, including how an attacker might exploit the state

This information helps triage such reports more quickly.

When possible, please use English when providing security reports.

Under the principle of Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure, researchers disclose newly discovered vulnerabilities in hardware, software, and services directly to the vendors of the affected product; to a national CERT or other coordinator who will report to the vendor privately; or to a private service that will likewise report to the vendor privately. The researcher allows the vendor the opportunity to diagnose and offer fully tested updates, workarounds, or other corrective measures before any party discloses detailed vulnerability or exploit information to the public. The vendor continues to coordinate with the researcher throughout the vulnerability investigation and provides the researcher with updates on case progress. Upon release of an update, the vendor may recognize the finder for the research and privately reporting the issue. If attacks are underway in the wild, and the vendor is still working on the update, then both the researcher and vendor work together as closely as possible to provide early public vulnerability disclosure to protect users. The aim is to provide timely and consistent guidance to customers to help them protect themselves.

For more information on CVD, please review the information provided in the following links:

• ISO/IEC 29147:2018 on Vulnerability Disclosure
• The CERT Guide to Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure