diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md
index 816ac507b..eac86a2e5 100644
--- a/SECURITY.md
+++ b/SECURITY.md
@@ -3,3 +3,9 @@
 ## Reporting a Vulnerability
 
 Please report any potential security issues to `team@nodered.org`. This will notify the core project team who will respond accordingly.
+
+## Escalation
+
+If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your report within 6 business days, or if you cannot find a private security contact for the project, you may escalate to the OpenJS Foundation CNA at `security@lists.openjsf.org`.
+
+If the project acknowledges your report but does not provide any further response or engagement within 14 days, escalation is also appropriate.
diff --git a/packages/node_modules/@node-red/registry/lib/loader.js b/packages/node_modules/@node-red/registry/lib/loader.js
index 4e299ca77..285739084 100644
--- a/packages/node_modules/@node-red/registry/lib/loader.js
+++ b/packages/node_modules/@node-red/registry/lib/loader.js
@@ -308,10 +308,6 @@ async function loadPluginConfig(fileInfo) {
     //     isEnabled = info.enabled;
     // }
 
-
-    if (!fs.existsSync(jsFile)) {
-    }
-
     var plugin = {
         type: "plugin",
         id: id,