Program Overview
Arlo Cash Rewards runs a bug bounty program on Bugcrowd with a maximum payout of $4,500. The program has 33 in-scope assets and is managed by Bugcrowd's triage team.
In-Scope Assets
| Asset | Type | Max Severity | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo Safe Android App | ANDROID | ||
| Arlo Safe iOS App | IOS | ||
| Arlo Secure Android App | ANDROID | ||
| Arlo Secure iOS App | IOS | ||
| Arlo All-In-One Sensor (Home Security System) | IOT | ||
| Arlo Base Station | IOT | ||
| Arlo Cellular & Battery Backup (Home Security System) | IOT | ||
| Arlo Chime 2 | IOT | ||
| Arlo Essential 2 & 3 (indoor & outdoor camera, doorbell) | IOT | ||
| Arlo Wired Floodlight | IOT | ||
| Arlo Go v2 | IOT | ||
| Arlo Home Security System | IOT | ||
| Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight | IOT | ||
| Arlo Pro SmartHub | IOT | ||
| Arlo Pro 5S | IOT | ||
| Arlo Pro 6 | IOT | ||
| Arlo Safe Button | IOT | ||
| Arlo Ultra 2 | IOT | ||
| Arlo Wireless Video Doorbell | IOT | ||
| Arlo Wire-Free Outdoor Siren (Home Security System) | IOT | ||
| *.arlo.com (subdomains impacting production customer-facing services) | OTHER | ||
| *.arloxcld.com | OTHER | ||
| https://*-prod.arlo.com | API | ||
| https://beta.arlo.com | WEBSITE | ||
| https://mcs.arlo.com | API | ||
| https://my.arlo.com | WEBSITE | ||
| https://myapi.arlo.com | API | ||
| https://www.arlo.com | WEBSITE | ||
| https://updates.arlo.com | API | ||
| https://partnerapi.arlo.com | API | ||
| *.arlocloud.com | WEBSITE | ||
| https://*dev*.arlo.com | WEBSITE | ||
| https://*qa*.arlo.com | WEBSITE |
Out-of-Scope Assets
- https://*streaming*.arlo.com
- cvrstreaming*.arlo.com
- http://community.arlo.com/
- https://investor.arlo.com
- http://research.arlo.com/
- http://survey.arlo.com/
Tips for Hacking Arlo Cash Rewards
- Read the policy — Understand what's in scope, out of scope, and any specific testing restrictions before you start.
- Enumerate the attack surface — Use subdomain enumeration and directory bruteforcing to map all accessible endpoints.
- Focus on high-impact bugs — Look for SQL injection, SSRF, and IDOR vulnerabilities first.
- Test authentication flows — Check for OAuth misconfigurations and CSRF in login/signup flows.
- Write clear reports — Include steps to reproduce, impact assessment, and suggested remediation. Use Burp Suite to capture evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start hacking Arlo Cash Rewards?
Sign up on Bugcrowd, read the program policy carefully, review the in-scope assets listed above, and start testing. Always stay within scope and follow responsible disclosure guidelines.
Does Arlo Cash Rewards pay bounties?
Yes, Arlo Cash Rewards offers monetary rewards for valid security vulnerabilities.
What types of vulnerabilities does Arlo Cash Rewards accept?
Arlo Cash Rewards accepts reports for vulnerabilities found in their 33 in-scope assets. Common accepted vulnerability types include XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR, authentication bypass, and RCE. Check the program policy for specific exclusions.