PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Exploit Acquisition Program

We work with independent researchers and specialized teams to acquire high-impact research under clear scope, validation, and secure payment workflows.

Research scope

Select a category to see the full scope.

Apple iOSFull chains, RCE, SBX & LPE
  • Apple iOS Zero-Click Full Chain
  • Apple iOS One-Click Full Chain
  • Apple iOS Zero-Click RCE
  • Apple iOS One-Click RCE
  • Apple iOS SBX and LPE
AndroidFull chains, RCE, SBX or LPE
  • Android Zero-Click Full Chain
  • Android One-Click Full Chain
  • Android Zero-Click RCE
  • Android One-Click RCE
  • Android SBX or LPE
WindowsRCE, SBX & LPE
  • Windows RCE
  • Windows SBX & LPE
Browsers & messagingBrowsers and instant messaging applications
  • Browsers RCE & SBX (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
  • IM Applications RCE (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal)
Infrastructure & networksVirtualization, web servers & network devices
  • Virtualization Software (VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V)
  • Web Servers RCE (Apache, Microsoft IIS, NGINX)
  • Firewalls, Routers and IoT/CCTV RCE (Cisco, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, HIKVision etc.)
Applications & componentsOffice, email & widely used software
  • Desktop Applications (Microsoft Office)
  • Mail Servers and Clients (Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Exchange)
  • Other Common Widely Used Software and Components
SUBMISSION FLOW
01
INTAKE

Minimal Details

The researcher initially shares only the essential zero-day details, affected target, and asking price.

02
REVIEW

Scope & Terms

If the opportunity aligns with our target scope, MintelX responds with pricing guidance and proposed terms.

03
DELIVERY

Exploit & Documentation

The researcher delivers the full exploit, reproduction material, and supporting technical documentation via secure channels.

04
VALIDATE

Technical Testing

MintelX verifies exploit quality, affected versions, documentation clarity, and practical reliability.

05
PAYMENT

Researcher Paid

Once validation is completed, payment is issued according to the mutually agreed terms and transaction structure.

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