Outbound coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy

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OpenAI's outbound coordinated disclosure policy outlines how they report vulnerabilities in third-party software to vendors and open source maintainers

intermediate Published 22 Sept 2025
Action Steps
  1. Identify and validate vulnerabilities through automated and manual code review
  2. Peer review disclosures for accuracy and reproducibility
  3. Coordinate disclosures with vendors and open source maintainers through designated reporting channels
  4. Maintain records and manage vendor interactions
Who Needs to Know This

Security teams and developers at OpenAI and other organizations can benefit from this policy as it promotes responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities and improves ecosystem security

Key Insight

💡 OpenAI's policy emphasizes cooperative and discreet disclosure, with public disclosures only occurring after vendor or open source maintainer consent

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