Question 1

What kind of security program does First run?

Accepted Answer

First runs a vulnerability disclosure program with no cash bounty, with safe harbor not stated.

Question 2

Does First have a bug bounty program?

Accepted Answer

First runs a vulnerability disclosure program: it accepts security reports but does not state that it pays cash rewards.

Question 3

How do I report a vulnerability to First?

Accepted Answer

Read First's published policy first and stay inside its scope. The listed security contact is bugs@first.org. Include clear reproduction steps, impact and a proof of concept.

Question 4

Does First offer safe harbor to security researchers?

Accepted Answer

The data does not state First's safe harbor position. Look for "safe harbor" or "authorisation" wording in its policy before testing.

Question 5

Which sites does First's security policy cover?

Accepted Answer

One First policy covers 3 entries in the public database, including conference.first.org, first.org. Report issues on any of them through the same channel — and check each is in scope first.

Question 6

Is First's security policy still active?

Accepted Answer

Its policy page was reachable when the disclose.io data was snapshotted (November 2026). Policies change, so always read the current version.

Question 7

How do I write a report First will accept?

Accepted Answer

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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