methodology

Coordinated Disclosure

Coordinated Disclosure is a security vulnerability disclosure process where a researcher privately reports a vulnerability to the affected organization, allowing time for a fix to be developed and deployed before public disclosure. It aims to balance responsible handling of security flaws with transparency, minimizing harm to users while ensuring issues are addressed. This approach is widely adopted in cybersecurity to foster collaboration between security researchers and software vendors.

Also known as: Responsible Disclosure, Vulnerability Disclosure, Security Disclosure, Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure, CVD

🧊Why learn Coordinated Disclosure?

Developers should learn and use Coordinated Disclosure when involved in software security, vulnerability management, or open-source projects to handle security reports ethically and effectively. It is crucial for maintaining trust with users, complying with security policies, and avoiding legal risks associated with premature public disclosure. Specific use cases include managing bug bounty programs, responding to security advisories, and integrating security patches in software development lifecycles.