Google Denies Bug Bounty for Unpatched Flaw: What It Means
🟡 Medium | Source: The Register — Security A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in a Google product, received praise from the company, but was denied a bug bounty payment after Google classified the flaw as ‘working as intended.’ The issue reportedly remains unpatched, raising concerns about how Google handles responsible disclosure and researcher compensation. This case highlights ongoing tension between bug bounty programmes and vendors’ willingness to acknowledge and remediate reported flaws. ...