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BurdaForward vulnerability disclosure.
Plain answers on whether BurdaForward pays, how much legal protection it gives researchers, and where to send a report.
What kind of security program does BurdaForward run?
BurdaForward runs a public security policy (rewards not stated), with safe harbor not stated.
At a glance
- Pays bounties
- Not stated
- Swag
- Not stated
- Hall of fame
- Not stated
- Safe harbor
- Not stated
- Security contact
- security@burda-forward.de
- security.txt
- Not stated
- PGP key
- Not stated
- Public disclosure
- Not stated
- Disclosure timeline
- Not stated
- Preferred languages
- Not stated
- Policy page
- Live at last check
One policy covers 7 listed sites and brands
chip.de · focus.de · m.focus.de · netmoms.de · p5.focus.de · zehn.de
Type: public security policy. Data from the disclose.io open database (CC0), snapshot November 2026. Policies change — always read BurdaForward's own policy and scope before testing.
[ FAQ ] — BurdaForward: questions researchers ask
Does BurdaForward have a bug bounty program?
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BurdaForward publishes a security policy for reporting vulnerabilities. The data does not state whether it pays rewards, so check the policy itself.
How do I report a vulnerability to BurdaForward?
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Read BurdaForward's published policy first and stay inside its scope. The listed security contact is security@burda-forward.de. Include clear reproduction steps, impact and a proof of concept.
Does BurdaForward offer safe harbor to security researchers?
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The data does not state BurdaForward's safe harbor position. Look for "safe harbor" or "authorisation" wording in its policy before testing.
Which sites does BurdaForward's security policy cover?
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One BurdaForward policy covers 7 entries in the public database, including chip.de, focus.de, m.focus.de, netmoms.de, p5.focus.de and 1 more. Report issues on any of them through the same channel — and check each is in scope first.
Is BurdaForward's security policy still active?
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Its policy page was reachable when the disclose.io data was snapshotted (November 2026). Policies change, so always read the current version.
How do I write a report BurdaForward will accept?
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Lead with impact, give exact steps to reproduce, attach a minimal proof of concept and suggest a fix. Our guide on writing reports triagers love walks through each part.
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