diff --git a/apps/site/pages/en/blog/announcements/hackerone-signal-requirement.md b/apps/site/pages/en/blog/announcements/hackerone-signal-requirement.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..34dd19dc1d551 --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/site/pages/en/blog/announcements/hackerone-signal-requirement.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +date: 2026-01-21T12:00:00.000Z +category: announcements +title: New HackerOne Signal Requirement for Vulnerability Reports +layout: blog-post +author: The Node.js Project +--- + +We have updated our [HackerOne program](https://hackerone.com/nodejs) to require a **Signal of 1.0 or +higher** to submit vulnerability reports to the Node.js project. + +## Why This Change + +The Node.js security team has experienced a significant increase in low-quality reports. +This trend has been increasing over the years, and over the holidays it crossed the threshold +that we can actually handle. Between December 15th and January 15th, we received over 30 reports. +Triaging these reports consumes time and energy that could be spent on legitimate security work. + +By requiring a minimum Signal score, we ensure that reporters have a proven track record of submitting +valid security reports, while still allowing newer researchers to participate with a limited number of +submissions. + +## What This Means for You + +- **New researchers or researchers with [signal][Signal] >= 1.0**: You can continue reporting vulnerabilities through HackerOne as usual +- **Those below the threshold**: You can still reach the security team through the + [OpenJS Foundation Slack](https://slack-invite.openjsf.org/). Contact us there to discuss potential + vulnerabilities + +## About HackerOne Signal + +[Signal][] is HackerOne's reputation metric that reflects the quality of a researcher's past submissions. +A higher Signal indicates a history of valid, impactful reports. This requirement helps us prioritize +reports from researchers with demonstrated expertise while reducing the burden of triaging invalid +submissions. + +We appreciate the security community's understanding and continued collaboration in keeping Node.js secure. + +[Signal]: https://docs.hackerone.com/en/articles/8369891-signal-impact