Intermediate bugs
There have been several intermediate bounties paid in the history of bug bounties that stand out for their significant amounts. Some of these bounties have been awarded by renowned companies in the field of technology and cyber security. Here are some notable examples:
- Google – $31,337: This specific bounty was awarded by Google in 2015 for the discovery of multiple vulnerabilities in its products, including issues related to code execution through Chrome, which were considered serious at the time.
- Facebook – $16,000: In 2013, a security researcher received a $16,000 bounty from Facebook for identifying a vulnerability that allowed an attacker to delete photos of any user on the social network without their permission.
- Tesla – $15,000: In 2018, Tesla awarded a $15,000 bounty for the identification of a vulnerability that allowed an attacker to remotely access a Model 3 vehicle’s entertainment system.
- Uber – $10...