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Microsoft is tightening its Azure bug bounty program by significantly rewarding researchers who submit fully reproducible vulnerability reports, specifically targeting critical remote code execution and privilege escalation issues. This policy shift aims to improve the efficiency of Microsoft's security teams by ensuring that submitted evidence allows for immediate reproduction and assessment without needing follow-up requests. The distinction between complete and incomplete submissions now directly impacts payout tiers, incentivizing high-quality technical analysis over mere discovery.
Microsoft Offers $40,000 for Complete Azure Vulnerability Reports, Just $4,000 for Incomplete Ones
Microsoft has introduced a new report-assessment system across its bug bounty programs, making the evidence security researchers submit a key factor in their rewards. Under the Azure bounty program, eligible critical remote code execution and privilege escalation reports can earn $40,000 when assessed as Complete, compared with $4,000 when marked Not Complete. The change applies […] The post Microsoft Offers $40,000 for Complete Azure Vulnerability Reports, Just $4,000 for Incomplete Ones appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Microsoft has introduced a new report-assessment system across its bug bounty programs, making the evidence security researchers submit a key factor in their rewards. Under the Azure bounty program, eligible critical remote code execution and privilege escalation reports can earn $40,000 when assessed as Complete, compared with $4,000 when marked Not Complete. The change applies to…
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