possible; however, we must follow the release process above to ensure that we

handle disclosure consistently.

When reporting security vulnerabilities, reporters must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. **Code of Conduct Compliance**: All security reports must comply with our

[Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Reports that violate our code of conduct

will not be considered and may result in being banned from future participation.

2. **No Harmful Actions**: Security research and vulnerability reporting must not:

* Cause damage to running systems or production environments.

* Disrupt Node.js development or infrastructure.

* Affect other users' applications or systems.

* Include actual exploits that could harm users.

* Involve social engineering or phishing attempts.

3. **Responsible Testing**: When testing potential vulnerabilities:

* Use isolated, controlled environments.

* Do not test on production systems.

* Do not attempt to access or modify other users' data.

* Immediately stop testing if unauthorized access is gained accidentally.

4. **Report Quality**

* Provide clear, detailed steps to reproduce the vulnerability.

* Include only the minimum proof of concept required to demonstrate the issue.

* Remove any malicious payloads or components that could cause harm.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in:

* Rejection of the vulnerability report.

* Forfeiture of any potential bug bounty.

* Temporary or permanent ban from the bug bounty program.

* Legal action in cases of malicious intent.

In the Node.js threat model, there are trusted elements such as the