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Bug bounty hunting is a critical aspect of cybersecurity, where ethical hackers identify vulnerabilities in systems and report them for rewards. Below are key techniques and tools to excel in bug bounty programs.
You Should Know:
1. Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
Before attacking, gather as much information as possible:
- Subdomain Enumeration: Use tools like
sublist3r
,amass
, andfindomain
.sublist3r -d example.com amass enum -d example.com
- DNS Lookup: Use `dig` or
nslookup
.dig example.com ANY nslookup -type=any example.com
2. Vulnerability Scanning
Automate vulnerability detection with:
- Nmap: Scan open ports and services.
nmap -sV -A -T4 target.com
- Nikto: Web server scanner.
nikto -h https://target.com
3. Exploiting Common Web Vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection: Use
sqlmap
.sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page?id=1" --dbs
- XSS (Cross-Site Scripting): Test manually or with
XSStrike
.python3 xsstrike.py -u "http://target.com/search?q=test"
4. Reporting & Earning Rewards
What Undercode Say:
Bug bounty hunting requires persistence, deep technical knowledge, and ethical responsibility. Always follow legal guidelines and disclose vulnerabilities responsibly. Mastering tools like Burp Suite
, Metasploit
, and `OWASP ZAP` will enhance your efficiency.
Expected Output:
A well-documented bug report with:
- Vulnerability details
- Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Suggested remediation
- Impact assessment
Happy Hunting! 🚀
References:
Reported By: Basavanagoud S – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅