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Bugv for Researchers

Where Skilled Researchers Earn Trust, Recognition & Rewards

Discover trusted programs, submit verified findings, earn rewards, and build your security reputation.

Bugv for Researchers

15,000 +

verified researchers globally

< 24 hrs

Average Validation

Trusted bySecurity TeamsWorldwide
Research First

Built for Security Researchers Who Expect More

Join a platform designed for transparency, fair evaluation and meaningful opportunities to grow your reputation and maximize your impact.

Verified Triage

Verified Triage

Receive expert validation to ensure every legitimate vulnerability gets the attention it deserves.

Transparent Review Process

Transparent Review Process

Track report progress with clear status updates throughout the review and resolution process.

Fair Reward Decisions

Fair Reward Decisions

Benefit from consistent, transparent reward evaluations based on verified security impact.

Reputation & Leaderboards

Reputation & Leaderboards

Build your credibility, earn recognition, and showcase your security research achievements.

Professional Program Quality

Professional Program Quality

Once your engineering team patches a vulnerability, trigger a retest request straight from the dashboard to verify the fix without paying extra consulting fees.

Faster Communication

Faster Communication

Collaborate directly with program teams through timely updates and secure conversations.

Programs for Researchers

Find the Right Program for Your Security Research

Explore public and private opportunities to report vulnerabilities, earn rewards, build your reputation, and contribute to a safer digital ecosystem.

Rewards

Bug Bounty

Discover security vulnerabilities, submit valid reports, and earn rewards for your impactful research.

Bug bounty program interface
Invite Only

Private Programs

Access invitation-only programs and collaborate with organizations on exclusive security testing opportunities.

Private security program interface
Responsible

Vulnerability Disclosure

Help organizations improve security by responsibly reporting vulnerabilities through trusted disclosure programs.

Vulnerability disclosure program interface
Reputation

Points Programs

Earn points for valid submissions, build your reputation, and climb the researcher leaderboard.

Researcher points and reputation interface
Researcher Journey

Start Hunting in Three Simple Steps

Discover security programs, submit quality vulnerability reports, and track every submission from review to reward—all in one place.

STEP 01

Discover Program

Explore public and private programs that match your skills, interests, and security expertise.

Discover Program

STEP 02

Submit Vulnerability

Submit Vulnerability

STEP 03

Track Rewards

Track Rewards
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Verified Researcher Platform

Turn Your Skills Into Rewards

Find real vulnerabilities, build your track record and earn from your research.

Verified Researchers Globally

15,000+

Average Validation

< 24 hrs

Reward Pool

$1.4M

False Positive Rate

0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything Researchers Need to Know.

Bugv delivers measurable financial impact compared to traditional security approaches.

Anyone interested in ethical hacking and responsible vulnerability disclosure can create a Bugv account and participate in the eligible programs.