AI BriefingOpenAI raises bug bounty rewards to a maximum of $172,000
·2026.11.04 11:30
Key point
OpenAI has raised the reward for critical vulnerabilities in core products to a maximum of $172,000.
Details
- OpenAI has significantly increased bug bounty rewards to encourage participation from independent security researchers
- The base reward for critical vulnerabilities in core products such as ChatGPT, Codex, and API has been raised to $30,000, with payments of up to $172,000 including bonuses for exceptionally severe cases
- Introduction of bonus multipliers based on report quality, a five-tier loyalty program for long-term collaborators, and priority campaign bonuses for testing new features
- Payments made within 30 days of the announcement date will have the difference applied retroactively according to the new criteria, and the security team participated in the PROMPT2PWN event in Oakland on November 20–21
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