Intel Transitions to No-Bounty Vulnerability Disclosure Program

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Intel Transitions to No-Bounty Vulnerability Disclosure Program

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ThreatCluster •September 21, 2026 at 13:53 UTC

•Intel has suspended its $100k bug bounty program, transitioning to a no-bounty disclosure system.
•The change is likely influenced by an influx of AI-generated vulnerability reports overwhelming the system.
•Researchers can still report vulnerabilities but will not receive financial rewards.

Intel has suspended its $100,000 bug bounty program, shifting to a new vulnerability disclosure system on the Intigriti platform that offers no financial rewards. Previously, the program incentivized researchers to report security flaws in Intel's hardware and software, effectively patching critical vulnerabilities. The change comes amid rising AI-generated security reports overwhelming the system, prompting Intel to manage submissions without financial incentives. The original bounty program, launched in 2017, had proven effective, with nearly half of the CVEs addressed in 2020 sourced from it. Researchers can still report vulnerabilities but will not receive payouts. The cybersecurity community is surprised by this abrupt shift, especially after Intel's previous commitment to enhancing its bounty criteria in early 2025.

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2017-01-01

Intel launches bug bounty program

The program was initially invite-only, later opened to all researchers in 2018.

2020-01-01

Nearly half of CVEs sourced from bounty program

Intel addressed many vulnerabilities reported through the bug bounty program, showcasing its effectiveness.

2025-01-01

Intel evaluates enhanced bounty criteria

Intel indicated plans to improve its bounty program, surprising the community with its later suspension.

2026-09-20

Intel announces no-bounty disclosure program

Intel shifts to a responsible disclosure program on Intigriti without financial rewards for researchers.

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