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Qwant is a privacy-focused search engine that can be leveraged for advanced dorking techniques in bug hunting. Unlike Google, Qwant doesn’t track user data, making it a valuable tool for security researchers. Below, we explore how to use Qwant for finding vulnerabilities and sensitive data leaks.
You Should Know:
Basic Qwant Dorking Commands
1. Search for Exposed Admin Panels
site:example.com intitle:"admin" OR intitle:"login"
2. Find Open Directories
site:example.com intitle:"index of"
3. Locate Exposed Configuration Files
site:example.com ext:env OR ext:ini OR ext:conf
4. Discover API Keys & Secrets
site:github.com "api_key" OR "secret_key" OR "password"
Advanced Qwant Dorking Techniques
- Search for SQL Error Pages
site:example.com intext:"error in your SQL syntax"
- Find Backup Files
site:example.com ext:bak OR ext:backup
- Exposed Database Files
site:example.com ext:sql OR ext:db OR ext:mdb
Automating Qwant Dorking with Python
import requests
def qwant_dork(query, max_results=10):
url = "https://api.qwant.com/v3/search/web"
params = {
"q": query,
"count": max_results
}
headers = {"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0"}
response = requests.get(url, params=params, headers=headers)
return response.json()
<h1>Example: Search for exposed .env files</h1>
results = qwant_dork('site:example.com ext:env "DB_PASSWORD"')
print(results)
### **Linux Commands for Bug Hunters**
- Extract URLs from Web Pages
curl -s "https://example.com" | grep -Eo 'https?://[^"]+'
- Check for Open Ports
nmap -p 80,443,8080 example.com
- Download All Files from an Open Directory
wget -r -np -nd -A "<em>.txt,</em>.pdf" http://example.com/open-directory/
### **Windows Commands for Security Analysis**
- Check Active Network Connections
netstat -ano
- Find Files with Sensitive Keywords
findstr /si "password" *.txt *.ini *.config
## What Undercode Say
Qwant dorking is an underrated technique in bug hunting, offering a privacy-friendly alternative to Google dorking. By combining Qwant searches with automated scripts and command-line tools, security researchers can uncover hidden vulnerabilities efficiently. Always ensure ethical hacking practices and obtain proper authorization before probing targets.
## Expected Output:
[/python]
Qwant Dorking for Bug Hunters
medium.com
[bash]
References:
Reported By: Abhirup Konwar – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
