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AI Engineering
OpenAI Blog·Sep 22·5 min read
Outbound coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy
TL;DR
Organizations often discover security vulnerabilities but lack formal processes to notify affected parties responsibly. OpenAI established an outbound coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy—a structured framework for reporting discovered vulnerabilities to other organizations before public disclosure.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can adopt this framework to establish responsible vulnerability disclosure processes, reducing legal risk and improving security outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- Define clear notification timelines (e.g., 90 days) before public vulnerability disclosure to vendors.
- Establish preferred communication channels and escalation procedures for unresponsive vendors.
- Document policy publicly to set stakeholder expectations and demonstrate security commitment.
- Align disclosure practices with industry standards like CVE coordination frameworks.
Full Summary
Security vulnerabilities discovered in third-party systems or dependencies create ethical and legal obligations for responsible disclosure. OpenAI formalized an outbound coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy that establishes procedures for notifying external organizations when their systems contain security flaws.
The policy specifies initial notification timelines (typically 90 days before public disclosure), preferred communication channels, and escalation procedures if vendors don't respond. This approach follows industry best practices like those in CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) coordination, giving affected parties time to develop and deploy patches before attackers exploit public knowledge.
The framework balances transparency obligations with practical security needs, reducing risk windows while maintaining vendor relationships. Engineers implementing similar policies gain structured guidance on vulnerability reporting, reducing legal exposure and improving ecosystem security posture.