Responsible Disclosure

Guidelines for reporting security vulnerabilities

Last updated: 11 June 2026

At Garbott, we take security seriously. We appreciate the security research community and recognize that responsible disclosure helps keep our systems and users safe. This policy outlines how to report security vulnerabilities to us responsibly.

1. Overview

We encourage security researchers to report vulnerabilities they discover in our systems, applications, or services. By following responsible disclosure practices, you help us maintain the security and integrity of our infrastructure while protecting our users and clients.

2. What to Report

We are interested in receiving reports about the following types of vulnerabilities:

  • SQL injection vulnerabilities
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities
  • Authentication and authorization flaws
  • Remote code execution vulnerabilities
  • Information disclosure issues
  • Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities
  • Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities
  • Business logic flaws
  • Other security issues that could impact our systems or users

3. What Not to Report

The following issues are generally not considered security vulnerabilities:

  • Social engineering attacks
  • Physical attacks against our facilities
  • Denial of service attacks
  • Spam or social engineering techniques
  • Issues that require physical access to a user's device
  • Vulnerabilities in third-party applications or services
  • Issues that require extensive user interaction
  • Missing security headers without demonstrated impact
  • Outdated software versions without proof of exploitability

4. How to Report

To report a security vulnerability, please send an email to our security team with the following information:

  • A clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • The potential impact of the vulnerability
  • Any proof-of-concept code or screenshots (if applicable)
  • Your contact information

Security Contact

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Security Vulnerability Report

5. Response Timeline

We are committed to responding to security reports in a timely manner:

  • Initial Response: Within 48 hours of receiving your report
  • Status Update: Within 7 days with our assessment
  • Resolution: We aim to resolve critical issues within 30 days
  • Disclosure: Public disclosure only after the issue is resolved

6. Responsible Disclosure Guidelines

To ensure a productive and secure process, please follow these guidelines:

  • Act in good faith and avoid privacy violations or data destruction
  • Do not access or modify data that does not belong to you
  • Do not disrupt our services or systems
  • Keep vulnerability details confidential until we have resolved the issue
  • Do not attempt to exploit vulnerabilities beyond what is necessary to demonstrate the issue
  • Respect our users' privacy and do not access personal information
  • Follow responsible disclosure practices and give us reasonable time to fix issues

7. Recognition

We appreciate the security research community and may offer recognition for responsible disclosure of significant vulnerabilities. Recognition may include:

  • Acknowledgement in our security advisories (with your permission)
  • Credits on our website's security researchers page
  • Public recognition for exceptional contributions to our security

Please note that we do not currently offer monetary rewards for vulnerability reports.

8. Legal Considerations

By participating in our responsible disclosure program:

  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • You understand that this policy does not grant you permission to test our systems
  • You agree to keep vulnerability information confidential until authorized disclosure
  • You acknowledge that we may pursue legal action for violations of our systems

9. Questions

If you have any questions about this responsible disclosure policy or need clarification on any aspect of the reporting process, please contact our security team at [email protected].

10. Contact Information

Security Team

Garbott Ltd

13a Bankside, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1JE, UK

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 1865 689798