[Bug] Anthropic API Error: Request Flagged by Cybersecurity Safeguards - False Positive on Authorized Security Research
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.224
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 8, 2026
Bug Description
Hello Claude Support,
My request was flagged by the cybersecurity safeguards, but this was legitimate cybersecurity research/bug-bounty work on an authorized target.
The safeguard appears to have produced a false positive and prevented me from completing the security verification. I understand the need for safety controls, but I would appreciate a review of this case and guidance on how to avoid similar interruptions for legitimate, authorized security research.
Request ID: req_011CdpdRe98H4LBD7jRJoVp8
Thank you.
Environment Info
- Platform: darwin
- Terminal: Apple_Terminal
- Version: 2.1.224
- Feedback ID: 9e24ba41-8951-4322-993a-c5abf0bb936d
Errors
[API Error: Sonnet 5's safeguards flagged this message. Our intentionally broad safeguards allow us to deliver more capabilities faster, but can sometimes flag legitimate cybersecurity work. Apply to the Cyber Verification Program to reduce these interruptions. Send feedback with /feedback or learn more: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14604842-real-time-cyber-safeguards-on-claude
]