Professional Penetration Tester Shares Bug Bounty Success and Tips

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Tip: Node development mode – sometimes you can find sensitive paths.

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Here are some practical commands and codes related to penetration testing and bug bounty hunting:

1. Nmap Scanning

Use Nmap to identify open ports and services:

nmap -sV -p 1-65535 target.com

2. Metasploit Framework

Launch Metasploit and search for exploits:

msfconsole
search exploit_name
use exploit/path
set RHOSTS target.com
run

3. Dirbusting with Gobuster

Find hidden directories on a web server:

gobuster dir -u http://target.com -w /path/to/wordlist.txt

4. Node.js Debugging

Check for sensitive paths in Node.js development mode:

curl http://target.com:3000/debug

5. Exploiting CVE-2021-40303

Use a Python script to exploit the vulnerability:


<h1>Exploit code for CVE-2021-40303</h1>

import requests
target = "http://target.com/vulnerable_endpoint"
payload = {"key": "malicious_payload"}
response = requests.post(target, data=payload)
print(response.text)

6. Linux Privilege Escalation

Check for SUID binaries:

find / -perm -4000 2>/dev/null

7. Windows Command for Network Enumeration

List all network shares:

net view \target

8. Burp Suite for Web Testing

Intercept and modify HTTP requests:

  • Configure your browser proxy to 127.0.0.1:8080.
  • Use Burp Suite to capture and analyze traffic.

What Undercode Say:

Penetration testing and bug bounty hunting require a combination of technical skills, creativity, and persistence. Tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Gobuster are essential for reconnaissance and exploitation. Always stay updated with the latest CVEs and practice ethical hacking in controlled environments. Remember, the key to success is continuous learning and sharing knowledge with the community.

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Keep exploring, and happy hacking!

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