Vibhum Dubey Strengthens India’s Startup Ecosystem with Security Fix Vulnerability on Startup India Platform
Nagpur, (Maharashtra) [India]: Renowned ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert Vibhum Dubey has been officially acknowledged by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) for responsibly reporting and assisting in fixing a serious flaw on the Government of India’s website that could have allowed anyone to change or manipulate its content Startup India website — a […] The post Vibhum Dubey Strengthens India’s Startup Ecosystem with Security Fix Vulnerability on Startup India Platform first appeared on HindustanMetro.com.
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Nagpur, (Maharashtra) [India]: Renowned ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert Vibhum Dubey has been officially acknowledged by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) for responsibly reporting and assisting in fixing a serious flaw on the Government of India’s website that could have allowed anyone to change or manipulate its content
Startup India website — a flagship initiative under the Government of India that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup growth across the country
The vulnerability, which allowed unauthorized content manipulation through client-side bypass, was reported under reference CERTIn-79970925. Following Dubey’s responsible disclosure, the Startup India technical team swiftly resolved the issue, confirming that the vulnerability had been successfully fixed.
In a formal communication, CERT-In stated:
“With reference to trailing mail, the concerned organization has confirmed that the reported vulnerability is fixed. CERT-In is willing to give due credit for discovering and responsibly reporting the vulnerability by listing your name on the Hall of Fame webpage.”
Speaking about the recognition, Vibhum Dubey said:
“My goal has always been to help build a safer digital environment for individuals, businesses, and government entities. Responsible disclosure is a crucial step in that mission — collaboration between ethical hackers and organizations can truly enhance national cyber resilience.”
Vibhum Dubey is widely recognized for his responsible vulnerability disclosures and his continuous efforts to spread cybersecurity awareness across organizations and the broader tech community. His contributions underscore the importance of cooperation between ethical hackers and institutions to protect India’s growing digital infrastructure.
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