OpenAI Raises Bug Bounty Maximum to $172,000
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On November 3, 2026, The Decoder reported that OpenAI has increased the payouts of its bug bounty program, quadrupling the rewards. Severe vulnerabilities in core products such as ChatGPT and Codex can earn up to $30,000; exceptional findings can reach $100,000; and with additional bonuses for quality, loyalty, and events, the total bounty for a single finding can reach about $172,000. Meanwhile, OpenAI has launched an internal security sprint. This is currently the only report, and the story is still developing.
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- The DecoderBug hunters can now earn up to $172,000 from OpenAI as company ramps up security
OpenAI has quadrupled its bug bounty payouts: critical vulnerabilities in core products like ChatGPT and Codex can earn up to $30,000, with special findings reaching $100,000, and quality, loyalty, and event bonuses can push the total to about $172,000.
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