ISO/IEC 29147:2018
ISO/IEC 29147 provides guidelines for the disclosure of potential vulnerabilities in products and online services. It addresses how vendors should receive vulnerability reports, process them, and publish advisories. Complements ISO/IEC 30111 which covers internal vulnerability handling processes.
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Framework Domains (20)
Clause 1-4: Introduction
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-1 | Scope |
| 29147-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 29147-4 | Abbreviated terms |
| 30111-1 | Scope |
| 30111-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 30111-4 | Abbreviated terms |
Clause 5: Vulnerability Disclosure Concepts
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.10 | Disclosure Records and Retention |
| 29147-5.11 | Researcher Safe Harbour and Legal Posture |
| 29147-5.4 | Finder Communication and Coordination |
| 29147-5.5 | Coordinated Disclosure Timeline |
| 29147-5.6 | Advisory Content and Quality |
| 29147-5.7 | Multi-Party Coordination |
| 29147-5.8 | Confidentiality of Reports |
| 29147-5.9 | Post-Disclosure Monitoring |
Clause 6: Receiving Vulnerability Reports
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-6.1 | General receiving guidelines |
| 29147-6.2 | Vulnerability report contents |
| 29147-6.3 | Initial assessment |
| 29147-6.4 | Further investigation |
| 29147-6.5 | Ongoing communication |
| 29147-6.6 | Coordinator involvement |
| 29147-6.7 | Operational security |
Clause 7: Publishing Vulnerability Advisories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-7.3 | Advisory publication guidelines |
| 29147-7.4 | Advisory content elements |
| 29147-7.5 | Communication channels |
| 29147-7.6 | Advisory format |
| 29147-7.7 | Advisory authenticity |
| 29147-7.8 | Remediation information |
Clause 8-9: Coordination and Disclosure Policy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-8.1 | Coordination general |
| 29147-8.2 | Vendors playing multiple roles |
| 29147-9.1 | Vulnerability disclosure policy development |
| 29147-9.2 | Contact mechanisms and scope |
| 29147-9.3 | Communication expectations and timelines |
Communication
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.13 | External Stakeholder Notification |
Coordination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.14 | Embargo Management |
| 29147-5.7 | Multi-Party Coordination |
Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.5 | Coordinated Disclosure Timeline |
Disclosure Artefacts
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.6 | Advisory Content and Quality |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.15 | Programme Governance and Roles |
Information Handling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.8 | Confidentiality of Reports |
Intake
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.2 | Receipt of Vulnerability Reports |
Legal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.11 | Researcher Safe Harbour and Legal Posture |
Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.9 | Post-Disclosure Monitoring |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.16 | Training and Awareness |
Policy and Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.1 | Vulnerability Disclosure Policy |
Programme
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.12 | Bug Bounty Programme Integration |
Records Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.10 | Disclosure Records and Retention |
Stakeholder Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.4 | Finder Communication and Coordination |
Triage
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.3 | Initial Triage and Verification |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 29147:2018?
ISO/IEC 29147:2018 is a compliance framework from International with 20 domains and 48 controls. ISO/IEC 29147 provides guidelines for the disclosure of potential vulnerabilities in products and online services. It addresses how vendors should receive vulnerability reports, process them, and publish advisories. Complements ISO/IEC 30111 which covers internal vulnerability handling processes. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/IEC 29147:2018 have?
ISO/IEC 29147:2018 has 48 controls organised across 20 domains. The largest domains are Clause 5: Vulnerability Disclosure Concepts (8 controls), Clause 6: Receiving Vulnerability Reports (7 controls), Clause 1-4: Introduction (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/IEC 29147:2018 map to?
ISO/IEC 29147:2018 maps to 620 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are US OFAC Sanctions Compliance Framework (20% coverage), Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (Australia) (20% coverage), EU Digital Markets Act (20% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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