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
- Acknowledge the report within 24 hours.
- Validate and assess severity.
- Develop and test a private fix.
- Coordinate disclosure timing with the reporter.
- Publish a patched release and advisory.
- Announce the resolution and update
SECURITY.mdif needed.
Output Contract
- Severity is assessed and documented.
- A patched release is published within SLA.
- Security advisory and communication are complete.
References
SECURITY.mdfor reporting channels and timelines.