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+# Reporting Vulnerabilities
+
+To add an advisory to the RustSec database, open a [Pull Request] against
+this repository containing the new advisory:
+
+1. Create a file named `RUSTSEC-0000-0000.toml` in the `crates/<yourcratename>`
+   subdirectory of this repository (you may need to create it if it doesn't exist)
+2. Copy and paste the [TOML advisory template] from the README.md file in this repo.
+   Delete the comments and additional whitespace, and fill it out with the
+   details of the advisory.
+3. Open a [Pull Request]. After being reviewed your advisory will be assigned
+   a `RUSTSEC-*` advisory identifier and be published to the database.
+4. (Optional, but recommended) Request a CVE for your vulnerability:
+   https://iwantacve.org/
+
+[Pull Request]: https://github.com/RustSec/advisory-db/pulls
+[TOML advisory template]: https://github.com/RustSec/advisory-db#format
+
+## Criteria
+
+RustSec is a database of security vulnerabilities. The following are
+examples of qualifying vulnerabilities:
+
+* Code Execution (i.e. RCE)
+* Memory Corruption
+* Privilege Escalation (either at OS level or inside of an app/library)
+* File Disclosure / Directory Traversal
+* Web Security (e.g. XSS, CSRF)
+* Format Injection, e.g. shell escaping, SQL injection (and also XSS)
+* Cryptography Failure (e.g. confidentiality breakage, integrity breakage, key leakage)
+* Covert Channels (e.g. Spectre, Meltdown)
+* Panics in code advertised as "panic-free" (particularly if useful for network DoS attacks)
+
+When in doubt, please open a PR.
+
+## FAQ
+
+**Q: Do I need to be owner of a crate to file an advisory?**
+
+A:  No, anyone can file an advisory against any crate. The legitimacy of
+    vulnerabilities will be determined prior to merging. If a vulnerability
+    turns out to be fake it will be removed from the database.
+    
+**Q: Can I file an advisory without creating a pull request?**
+
+A: Yes, instead of creating a full advisory yourself you can also
+   [open an issue on the advisory-db repo]: https://github.com/RustSec/advisory-db/issues
+   or email information about the vulnerability to
+   [rustsec@googlegroups.com](mailto:rustsec@googlegroups.com).
+
+**Q: Does this project have a GPG key or other means of handling embargoed vulnerabilities?**
+
+A: We do not presently handle embargoed vulnerabilities. Please ensure embargoes
+   have been lifted and details have been disclosed to the public prior to filing
+   them against RustSec.
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