Security Incident Response

Purpose

Handle vulnerability reports with coordinated disclosure, timely patches, and clear communication.

When to Use

• A security report arrives via advisories or email
• Dependabot flags a critical/high vulnerability

Steps

1. Acknowledge the report within 24 hours.
2. Validate and assess severity.
3. Develop and test a private fix.
4. Coordinate disclosure timing with the reporter.
5. Publish a patched release and advisory.
6. Announce the resolution and update SECURITY.md if needed.

Output Contract

• Severity is assessed and documented.
• A patched release is published within SLA.
• Security advisory and communication are complete.

References

• SECURITY.md for reporting channels and timelines.