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Responsible disclosure
Reporting a vulnerability through a process that gives maintainers a chance to address it before public release.
PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION
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The aim is to coordinate the fix while limiting avoidable exposure for users. Projects specify their reporting channels and disclosure expectations, which researchers need to follow when planning a report or public write-up.
IN THE WILD
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A researcher privately sends reproduction details to the project and coordinates publication after the fix is available.
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