Vulnerability disclosure policy generator
Write a vulnerability disclosure policy in a few minutes: how to report, what's in scope, what you ask of researchers, and what they can expect back. Edit the fields and copy the policy.
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How to publish it
- Copy the policy and read it through. Adjust anything that doesn't match how you work.
- Have whoever handles your legal matters review it, especially the safe harbour section.
- Publish it at a stable address, such as a page on your website or a document on your trust center.
- Point to it from your security.txt Policy field, and link it wherever researchers look for a security contact.
Publish the policy next to a report form
A policy tells researchers the rules. A Notice Labs trust center puts it next to a form that collects each report and sends it to your security contact, so nothing lands in the support inbox. Each report form also has a link of its own, so you can point to the form directly from the policy.
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- 01Create a trust center and upload the policy as a public document.
- 02Researchers read it, then use the Report a vulnerability form beside it.
- 03Each report reaches your security contact by email and stays in the admin as a record.
- 04Every trust center also serves a security.txt that points researchers to the form, so there's a standard place for tools to find your contact.
Questions
Straight answers about the file and what goes in it.
What is a vulnerability disclosure policy?
A public policy telling security researchers how to report a vulnerability, what they may and may not test, and how you will respond. It's often shortened to VDP.
Is a VDP the same as a bug bounty?
No. A bug bounty pays for findings. A VDP sets out how reports are received and handled, with or without payment. Most software companies need a VDP whether or not they run a bounty.
Do I need a safe harbour statement?
It's strongly recommended. Researchers are more willing to report when the policy says good-faith research within its rules won't lead to legal action. The wording matters, so have it reviewed before you publish.
What should be out of scope?
Usually denial-of-service testing, social engineering and physical attacks, third-party services you don't control, and unverified output from automated scanners. Add anything else that could cause harm if tested.
How quickly should we acknowledge reports?
Pick a time you will reliably meet. A few business days is common for a small team; a promise you break is worse than a longer one you keep.