zerodayhot

zerodayhot is an online platform and community focused on the discovery, discussion, and tracking of zero-day vulnerabilities. It aims to provide researchers, security teams, and vendors with a centralized, responsibly managed resource for early alerts, contextual information, and defensive guidance about zero-day threats. The project emphasizes transparency, responsible disclosure, and safe information sharing rather than exploit details.

The project originated in 2021 from a group of independent security researchers who sought to improve coordination around zero-day information. It evolved into a structured database and publication stream, offering curated reports, a searchable catalog of disclosed incidents, and mechanisms for coordinating with affected vendors.

Key features include a searchable vulnerability database with fields such as vendor, product, affected versions, disclosure date, and mitigation steps; a hot page highlighting current or rising zero-days; incident timelines; and discussion forums with moderation to prevent harmful content. The platform also provides safety guidance, including recommended disclosure timelines and best practices for defenders.

Governance is typically described as a multi-stakeholder editorial board and partnerships with CERTs and vendor security teams. Policies prohibit publishing exploit code or operational details that could facilitate wrongdoing; content is typically summarized to inform defensive actions rather than enabling abuse.

Reception has been mixed. Security professionals cite faster access to high-level information and improved collaboration, while critics warn of the risk of early, incomplete disclosures. The platform generally positions itself as a defensive resource and source for threat awareness.