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 ## Supported Versions
 
-This product currently has no support and is experimental.  That could change in future.
-
+This product currently has no support and is experimental. That could change in the future.
 
 ## Reporting a Vulnerability
 
-Please report any issues or vulerabilities with an [issue](https://github.com/bcgov/pubcode/issues).
+**DO NOT open public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.**
+
+If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in this project, please report it privately:
+
+1. Navigate to the main page of this repository on GitHub.
+2. Click the **"Security"** tab at the top of the repository (next to "Insights").
+3. In the left sidebar under "Reporting", click **"Advisories"**.
+4. Click the **"Report a vulnerability"** button to privately submit a report to the repository maintainers.