diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 3ba13e0cec..abb131c930 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1 +1,5 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: 🔒 Report a Security Vulnerability
+    url: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security
+    about: Do NOT open a public issue for security vulnerabilities, suspected vulnerabilities, or any security-related concern. Please review our Security Policy and report privately via the "Report a vulnerability" button so it can be handled as a private advisory.