From 33a112b839788d59e3da95f8be674a42e52ba2df Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wes Dean <87149725+wesley-dean-gsa@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:32:09 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update SECURITY.md This adds a `Security Researchers` section from the [GSA Vulnerability Disclosure Policy](https://www.gsa.gov/vulnerability-disclosure-policy) which includes a request to keep vulnerabilities confidential for 90 days after notifying GSA. This should satisfy Scorecard. --- SECURITY.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md index 1bc7c06e..8e99a1e7 100644 --- a/SECURITY.md +++ b/SECURITY.md @@ -25,3 +25,11 @@ Please note that only certain branches are supported with security updates. When using this code or reporting vulnerabilities please only use supported versions. + +## Security Researchers + +Security researchers shall: + +* Make every effort to avoid privacy violations, degradation of user experience, disruption to production systems, and destruction or manipulation of data. +* Only use exploits to the extent necessary to confirm a vulnerability. Do not use an exploit to compromise or exfiltrate data, establish command line access and/or persistence, or use the exploit to "pivot" to other systems. Once you've established that a vulnerability exists, or encountered any of the sensitive data outlined above, you must stop your test and notify us immediately. +* Keep confidential any information about discovered vulnerabilities for up to 90 calendar days after you have notified GSA. For details, please review Coordinated Disclosure.