Security54 mOctober 12, 2026, 08:17

Google suspends OSS VRP bug bounty program over AI-generated reports

Google has paused its paid Open Source Software Vulnerability Reporting Program after a flood of LLM-generated submissions describing fictitious or unexploitable flaws. Payouts previously reached $31,337; the company says it will relaunch the program in Q1 2027.

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Google paused its paid OSS VRP bug bounty program
Cause is a flood of low-quality LLM-generated reports
Top payout was $31,337 for critical vulnerabilities
Program relaunch is planned for Q1 2027

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