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How Can a Bounty Reach $172,000?

November 3, 2026
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An exceptional critical flaw can be worth up to $172,000. That is the maximum bounty OpenAI offers security researchers when bonuses are added to a base reward. And what does someone need to submit to qualify for a bounty? A report on a vulnerability, that is, a flaw that cou

An exceptional critical flaw can be worth up to $172,000. That is the maximum bounty OpenAI offers security researchers when bonuses are added to a base reward. And what does someone need to submit to qualify for a bounty? A report on a vulnerability, that is, a flaw that could be exploited to compromise a system’s security. According to Help Net Security, OpenAI has increased payouts in its program to encourage independent researchers to report these issues. Does the amount depend only on how serious the flaw is? No. Severity affects the base reward, but the company also wants to reward report quality and continued participation.

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