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# Security Policy

Read our [Vulnerability Disclosure Policy](docs/VULN-DISCLOSURE-POLICY.md).

## Reporting a Vulnerability

If you have found or suspect a security problem somewhere in curl or libcurl,
[report it](https://curl.se/dev/vuln-disclosure.html)!

We treat security issues with confidentiality until controlled and disclosed
responsibly.

## OpenSSF Best Practices

curl has achieved Gold status on the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF)
[Best Practices](https://bestpractices.dev/) (formerly Core Infrastructure
Initiative Best Practices), reflecting its adherence to rigorous security and
best practice standards. This achievement highlights curl's comprehensive
documentation, secure development processes, effective change control
mechanisms, and strong maintenance routines. Meeting these criteria
demonstrates curl's commitment to security and reliability, ensuring the
project's sustainability and trustworthiness. This underscores curl's role as
a leader in open-source software practices. More information can be found on
[curl's OpenSSF Best Practices project page](https://www.bestpractices.dev/projects/63).
