Title: Security Contributor Handbook
Author: John Blackbourn
Published: May 27, 2026
Last modified: May 28, 2026

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# Security Contributor Handbook

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Welcome to the Security Contributor Handbook. This handbook contains public information
about processes and policies that are applicable to:

 * [Contributors with access to a per-component or per-plugin inbox within the WordPress program on HackerOne](https://make.wordpress.org/security/handbook/security-contributors/)
 * [External security researchers](https://make.wordpress.org/security/handbook/security-researchers/)
 * [Members of the WordPress Security Team](https://make.wordpress.org/security/handbook/security-team-members/)

This handbook is brand new and in-progress. The WordPress Security Team is currently
busy working on its content.

First published

May 27, 2026

Last updated

May 28, 2026

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