SIE resolves PS5 bug, HackerOne bounty hits $50,000
The PlayStation 5 vulnerability was resolved on October 15, 2026, and the researcher who found it joked the payout could cover Grand Theft Auto VI.
A PlayStation 5 vulnerability reported through Sony Interactive Entertainment's bug bounty program on HackerOne carried a reward of 50,000 dollars, about 7.9 million yen, and was resolved on October 15, 2026, according to gamespark.jp.
The bug was found by a researcher using the handle 2tonejordy, who has been active on HackerOne since October 2024. The researcher joked on X that the payout was enough to buy Grand Theft Auto VI.
The researcher also said that in September a PlayStation 5 jailbreak-related community had asked for some kind of report to be withheld.
Bug bounty program
Sony Interactive Entertainment's bug bounty program for security-related flaws has been open to the public since June 2020.
Quick answers
How much was the PlayStation 5 bug bounty?
The reward was 50,000 dollars, about 7.9 million yen, according to gamespark.jp.
When was the PS5 vulnerability resolved?
It was resolved on October 15, 2026.
Who found the PS5 bug?
A researcher using the handle 2tonejordy, who has been active on HackerOne since October 2024.