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summary: "A researcher discovered a vulnerability in OpenAI's authentication process that allowed free access to paid AI models, and OpenAI awarded a $300 bounty for the report. The low compensation drew criticism from the security community."
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# OpenAI Pays $300 for Bug Granting Free Access to Paid Models

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**Published:** 2026-10-07T12:53:19.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** openai, safety

## Summary

A researcher discovered a vulnerability in OpenAI's authentication process that allowed free access to paid AI models, and OpenAI awarded a $300 bounty for the report\. The low compensation drew criticism from the security community\.

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