# Security Reporting
If you wish to report a security vulnerability privately, we appreciate your diligence. Please follow the guidelines below to submit your report.
## Reporting
To report a security vulnerability, please provide the following information:
1. **PROJECT**
- Include the URL of the project repository - Example: <https://github.com/sharkdp/fd>
2. **PUBLIC**
- Indicate whether this vulnerability has already been publicly discussed or disclosed.
- If so, provide relevant links.
3. **DESCRIPTION**
- Provide a detailed description of the security vulnerability.
- Include as much information as possible to help us understand and address the issue.
Send this information, along with any additional relevant details, to our [vulnerability reporting form](https://github.com/sharkdp/fd/security/advisories/new).
## Confidentiality
We kindly ask you to keep the report confidential until a public announcement is made.
## Notes
- Vulnerabilities will be handled on a best-effort basis.
- You may request an advance copy of the patched release, but we cannot guarantee early access before the public release.
- You will be notified via email simultaneously with the public announcement.
- We will respond within a few weeks to confirm whether your report has been accepted or rejected.
Thank you for helping to improve the security of our project!