Hollow is an end-to-end encrypted communication platform. Security vulnerabilities directly impact user privacy. We take every report seriously.
Do not open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.
Instead, email privacy@anonlisten.com with:
- A description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce it (if applicable)
- The potential impact
- Any suggested fix (optional, but appreciated)
You will receive an acknowledgment within 48 hours. We will work with you to understand the issue, develop a fix, and coordinate disclosure.
The following are in scope:
- Cryptographic issues -- weaknesses in Olm, MLS, SFrame, or key exchange implementations
- Authentication/identity -- Ed25519 signature bypass, key derivation flaws
- Relay security -- unauthorized access, message interception, or relay compromise
- Data leakage -- unencrypted data leaving the client, metadata exposure
- Local storage -- SQLCipher bypass, plaintext key storage, insecure file handling
Out of scope:
- Denial of service against self-hosted relays (that's the operator's responsibility)
- Social engineering attacks
- Issues in upstream dependencies with no Hollow-specific impact (report those upstream)
| Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| Latest beta | Yes |
| Older builds | Best effort |
We follow coordinated disclosure. Once a fix is ready, we will:
- Release a patched version
- Credit the reporter (unless they prefer to remain anonymous)
- Publish a brief advisory describing the issue and the fix
Thank you for helping keep Hollow and its users safe.