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Reporting Security Issues

If you've found a security issue in OXN, please report it privately through the channels below. Public disclosure before a fix is available puts users at risk.

What to report​

Report anything that could be used to:

  • Break confidentiality guarantees (read state that should be encrypted).
  • Bypass access control at the protocol or SDK level.
  • Cause loss of funds or unauthorized state changes.
  • Take the network offline or halt consensus.
  • Compromise the enclave or bypass SGX protections.
  • Steal keys from the runtime, SDK, or public infrastructure.

Also welcome:

  • RPC / public infrastructure issues — misconfigurations, DoS vectors, information leaks.
  • SDK bugs that lead to insecure client behavior.
  • Documentation errors that could lead readers to insecure implementations.

Contact​

Email: security@bout.network (placeholder — replace with confirmed address)

Include:

  • A clear description of the issue.
  • Steps to reproduce.
  • Suspected severity and impact.
  • Your contact information (if you'd like to be credited).
  • Whether you plan to publish research on this.

PGP encryption (optional but appreciated)​

For sensitive reports, encrypt with the OXN security team PGP key. Key ID and fingerprint TBD — check back once the bug bounty program launches.

What happens after you report​

  1. Acknowledgment within 3 business days.
  2. Initial triage within 7 business days — we confirm whether the issue reproduces, its severity, and rough remediation approach.
  3. Fix development — depends on complexity; kept in touch with you.
  4. Coordinated disclosure — we agree on a public disclosure date. Standard practice is 90 days from report, extendable if the fix takes longer.
  5. Public credit — we acknowledge you in the fix announcement (unless you prefer to stay anonymous).

What not to do​

  • Do not publicly disclose the issue before it is fixed.
  • Do not test on mainnet in ways that could affect other users. Test on testnet or a local devnet.
  • Do not exfiltrate data beyond what's necessary to demonstrate the issue.
  • Do not extort — we work in good faith with researchers acting in good faith.

Rewards​

While the Bug Bounty (coming soon) program is not yet live, reports that meet its anticipated criteria will be considered for retroactive rewards.

Next steps​