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Bug bounty hunting is a lucrative and challenging field in cybersecurity, where researchers identify vulnerabilities in web applications and report them for rewards. Below are key techniques, commands, and tools used by bug bounty hunters.
You Should Know:
1. Reconnaissance & Enumeration
Before attacking, gather as much information as possible:
Subdomain Enumeration subfinder -d target.com -o subs.txt assetfinder --subs-only target.com | tee -a subs.txt Port Scanning nmap -sV -T4 -p- -A target.com -oN nmap_scan.txt Wayback Machine for Historical Data waybackurls target.com | tee urls.txt
2. Vulnerability Scanning
Automate vulnerability detection with tools like Burp Suite, Nikto, and Nuclei:
Nikto Web Scanner nikto -h https://target.com -output nikto_scan.txt Nuclei Templates nuclei -u https://target.com -t ~/nuclei-templates/ -o nuclei_results.txt
3. Exploiting Common Web Vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection:
sqlmap -u "https://target.com/search?id=1" --dbs --batch
- XSS (Cross-Site Scripting):
Test with payload: <script>alert(1)</script>
- CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery):
Check for missing CSRF tokens using Burp Suite.
4. Reporting & Earning Rewards
- Submit clear Proof of Concept (PoC) reports.
- Follow platform rules (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, etc.).
What Undercode Say:
Bug bounty hunting requires persistence, automation, and deep knowledge of web vulnerabilities. Always stay updated with new attack techniques and practice on legal platforms like Hack The Box or TryHackMe.
Prediction:
As web applications grow more complex, AI-driven bug hunting tools will emerge, automating vulnerability discovery. However, human expertise will remain crucial for advanced exploits.
Expected Output:
A well-documented bug report with:
- Vulnerability details
- Steps to reproduce
- Impact assessment
- Suggested fixes
Relevant URLs:
(Note: Always perform testing with permission to avoid legal issues.)
References:
Reported By: Trilokdhaked Web – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
