diff --git a/docs/source/contributing/vulnerability_management.md b/docs/source/contributing/vulnerability_management.md index 422dc13e6a6..a9bbfde2af7 100644 --- a/docs/source/contributing/vulnerability_management.md +++ b/docs/source/contributing/vulnerability_management.md @@ -41,3 +41,20 @@ You may use the `#security` channel in the [VLLM Slack](https://slack.vllm.ai) to discuss security-related topics. However, please do not disclose any vulnerabilities in this channel. If you need to report a vulnerability, please use the GitHub security advisory system or contact a VMT member privately. + +## Vulnerability Disclosure + +The process for disclosing vulnerabilities is the following: + +- The VMT will work with the project maintainers to develop a fix for the + vulnerability. +- The VMT will coordinate with the reporter and project maintainers to prepare a + security advisory that adequately describes the vulnerability and its impact. +- The VMT will coordinate with the project maintainers to publish a fix and + release an update that includes that fix. +- The VMT will publish the security advisory on GitHub. Release notes will be + updated to include a reference to the security advisory. + +The VMT and project maintainers will work to minimize the amount of time in +between disclosing any public information about the vulnerability and making a +release and advisory available.