How to Start Bug Bounty Hunting and Earn Your First Rewards

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Bug bounty hunting is a great way to earn rewards by finding vulnerabilities in websites and applications. Below are essential steps, tools, and commands to get started:

1. Learn the Basics of Web Security

  • Understand OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, etc.).
  • Study common attack vectors like IDOR, SSRF, and RCE.

2. Set Up Your Testing Environment

  • Install Burp Suite for intercepting and modifying HTTP requests.
    java -jar burpsuite_pro_vX.X.X.jar
    
  • Use OWASP ZAP for automated scanning:
    zap.sh
    

3. Practice on Vulnerable Labs

  • Try platforms like:
  • Hack The Box (HTB):
    sudo openvpn your-lab.ovpn
    
  • TryHackMe:
    ssh tryhackme@<machine-ip>
    

4. Use Recon Tools for Target Discovery

  • Subdomain Enumeration with Amass:
    amass enum -d example.com
    
  • Port Scanning with Nmap:
    nmap -sV -A target.com
    

5. Automate Vulnerability Scanning

  • Run Nuclei for quick vulnerability checks:
    nuclei -u https://example.com -t cves/
    

6. Submit High-Quality Reports

  • Clearly describe the vulnerability, steps to reproduce, and impact.
  • Use Markdown for better formatting in reports.

What Undercode Say:

Bug bounty hunting requires persistence and continuous learning. Start with simple vulnerabilities, document findings, and improve skills through CTFs and real-world testing.

Expected Output:

  • A well-structured bug report.
  • First bounty reward (like Osama Eid’s success story).

Prediction:

More beginners will join bug bounty programs, increasing competition but also improving cybersecurity awareness globally.

References:

Reported By: Mahmoud Ibrahim – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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