ExploitGrid

Security Policy

ExploitGrid is committed to maintaining the highest security standards. This policy outlines our approach to security, vulnerability disclosure, and incident response.

Responsible Vulnerability Disclosure

Quick Contact

Security vulnerabilities should be reported to [email protected]

Disclosure Process

1. Initial Report

Send detailed vulnerability information to our security team via encrypted email using our PGP key. Include steps to reproduce, potential impact, and any supporting materials.

2. Acknowledgment

We will acknowledge receipt within 24-48 hours and provide a tracking identifier for your report.

3. Investigation

Our security team will validate and assess the vulnerability. We'll provide regular status updates throughout the investigation process.

4. Resolution

Once verified, we will develop and deploy a fix. Critical vulnerabilities receive priority treatment with expedited patching.

5. Disclosure

After the vulnerability is resolved, we will coordinate public disclosure with you and add your contribution to our security hall of fame.

Response Timeframes

Critical Vulnerabilities

Initial response: 4-8 hours
Fix deployment: 24-72 hours

High Severity

Initial response: 24 hours
Fix deployment: 3-7 days

Medium Severity

Initial response: 48 hours
Fix deployment: 1-2 weeks

Low Severity

Initial response: 72 hours
Fix deployment: 2-4 weeks

Security Measures

Technical Security

  • • Encryption: AES-256-CBC with HMAC-SHA256 for all sensitive data
  • • Authentication: Multi-factor authentication for all admin accounts
  • • Access Control: Role-based permissions with principle of least privilege
  • • Network Security: WAF, DDoS protection, and network segmentation
  • • Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and incident detection
  • • Backup: Encrypted, geographically distributed backups

Data Protection

  • • All user data encrypted at rest and in transit
  • • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • • Secure coding practices and code review requirements
  • • Regular dependency updates and vulnerability scanning
  • • Employee security training and background checks

Incident Response

Response Procedures

Detection & Analysis

Automated monitoring systems and security team analysis to identify and classify incidents.

Containment & Eradication

Immediate containment to prevent further damage, followed by complete eradication of threats.

Recovery & Communication

System restoration and stakeholder communication with transparent incident reporting.

User Notification

In the event of a security incident affecting user data, we will notify affected users within 72 hours via email and platform notifications. Notifications will include the nature of the incident, steps we're taking to address it, and recommended user actions.

Scope and Guidelines

In Scope

  • • ExploitGrid web application (exploitgrid.com)
  • • API endpoints and backend services
  • • Mobile applications (if applicable)
  • • Infrastructure and deployment systems
  • • Third-party integrations and dependencies

Out of Scope

  • • Social engineering attacks against employees
  • • Physical attacks against our facilities
  • • DoS/DDoS attacks
  • • Spam or social engineering of users
  • • Issues in third-party applications or services

Research Guidelines

Please DO:

  • • Report vulnerabilities responsibly via our security contact
  • • Provide sufficient information to reproduce the issue
  • • Allow reasonable time for us to respond and fix issues
  • • Use test accounts and avoid accessing other users' data

Please DON'T:

  • • Access, modify, or delete other users' data
  • • Perform attacks that could harm our services or users
  • • Publicly disclose vulnerabilities before they're fixed
  • • Violate any laws or regulations

Recognition Program

We believe in recognizing security researchers who help improve our platform. Eligible researchers who follow our responsible disclosure process will be:

  • • Added to our Security Hall of Fame (with permission)
  • • Credited in our security advisories
  • • Considered for security consulting opportunities
  • • Provided with ExploitGrid swag and recognition

Recognition Criteria

Recognition is based on the security impact of the finding, the quality of the report, and adherence to our responsible disclosure guidelines. We reserve the right to determine eligibility for recognition on a case-by-case basis.

Security Contact

For security-related inquiries, vulnerability reports, or security research coordination:

[email protected]PGP Public Key

This policy was last updated on 9/11/2025