Platform updates & release notes
Stay informed about the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes on the buck4bug platform.
Features
- Companies and security researchers can now communicate directly with platform administrators through a built-in real-time chat, enabling faster coordination and streamlined program management.
- Automatic unread message notifications keep all parties informed, with email reminders for messages that haven't been seen.
Improvements
- Redesigned email notifications for key platform events including submission updates, pentest reports, bug bounty status changes, and account approvals.
- Refreshed detail pages for bug bounty and penetration test programs with improved layout and navigation for both companies and security researchers.
- Platform infrastructure upgrades to support real-time communication and improved scalability.
Features
- Platform users can now manage their preferences for platform notifications.
Improvements
- Other usability improvements.
Improvements
- The buck4bug.com website has been redesigned and redeployed with a modern design, improved navigation, and enhanced user experience.
Improvements
- Improved email communication with updated user information and login links.
- Streamlined login experience with enhanced template navigation.
- Platform infrastructure updates to support improved performance and scalability.
Bug fixes
- Security-related improvements and fixes.
Improvements
- Enhanced user onboarding experience with refined welcome flow.
- Improved email delivery system for bug bounty program notifications.
Bug fixes
- Fixed bug bounty program notification delivery issues.
Improvements
- All platform email communications now feature unified Buck4Bug branding for a more consistent user experience.
- Enhanced administrative tools for improved file management capabilities.
Bug fixes
- General platform stability improvements.
Features
- Security researchers can now submit bug bounty reports through an online form instead of uploading PDF documents.
- Security researchers who are unable to issue invoices for their findings will no longer have access to view bug bounty programs.
Improvements
- After creating their profile, all security researchers are required to complete the updated approval process.
Bug fixes
- Security related bug fixes.
Features
- Companies can now add minimum and maximum values per reward.
- Companies can now edit their bug bounty program after approval.
Improvements
- Companies can now use the new bug bounty wizard with an improved UX design.
Features
- Companies can now fill in penetration test requests from buck4bug.com website.
- Security researchers can now submit both Draft and Final reports for penetration tests, providing a clear distinction between the two stages on the platform. Companies can also view these new report statuses within the platform.
Improvements
- Companies can now submit penetration test requests more easily and with a better user experience.
Features
- Companies can now manually close active bug bounty programs.
Improvements
- Phone number is optional both for the security researcher and company profiles.
Bug fixes
- Security researchers receive email notification after the report submission.
Features
- Companies can now set a total budget for their bug bounty programs.
- Companies can now set start and end dates for their bug bounty programs.
- Companies can now view a list of all approved reports for their program.
- Security researchers can now view a list of all uploaded reports for the programs they participate in.
Improvements
- Updated UX design forms both for bug bounty and penetration test programs were introduced.