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Bug bounty hunters and security researchers often rely on advanced search techniques, known as “Google Dorks,” to uncover vulnerable programs and bug bounty opportunities. A well-crafted dork can help you find targets that explicitly outline their vulnerability disclosure policies and reward structures.
Key Dork for Bug Bounty Programs
"The minimum reward will be" "Do not take advantage of the vulnerability"
This search query helps identify programs that mention both reward structures and ethical hacking guidelines, making them ideal for legitimate bug bounty hunting.
You Should Know: Advanced Dorking Techniques & Practical Commands
1. Expanding the Dork for Better Results
Refine your search with additional keywords to filter results:
site:.com "bug bounty" "minimum reward" "responsible disclosure"
2. OSINT Tools for Reconnaissance
Use `theHarvester` to gather emails, subdomains, and hosts related to a target:
theHarvester -d example.com -b google
3. Extracting Hidden Directories with ffuf
Discover hidden paths on a target website:
ffuf -w /path/to/wordlist.txt -u https://example.com/FUZZ
4. Checking for Open Ports with Nmap
Scan a target for exposed services:
nmap -sV -T4 -p- target.com
5. Automating Dork Searches with Python
A simple script to automate Google searches:
import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
query = '"The minimum reward will be" "Do not take advantage of the vulnerability"'
url = f"https://www.google.com/search?q={query}"
headers = {"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0"}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
soup = BeautifulSoup(response.text, 'html.parser')
for link in soup.find_all('a'):
print(link.get('href'))
6. Analyzing JavaScript Files for Secrets
Use `grep` to find API keys or secrets in JS files:
curl -s https://example.com/script.js | grep -E "api_key|token|secret"
7. Wayback Machine for Historical Data
Check archived pages for past vulnerabilities:
waybackurls example.com | grep "admin"
What Undercode Say
Mastering Google Dorks is essential for efficient bug bounty hunting. Combine OSINT tools like theHarvester, ffuf, and `nmap` with custom dorks to uncover hidden vulnerabilities. Always follow ethical guidelines—unauthorized exploitation is illegal. Automation (Python, Bash) enhances productivity, but manual verification remains crucial.
Expected Output:
- Relevant URLs: Custom Dorks to find Bug Bounty Programs
- Commands Summary:
theHarvester -d example.com -b google ffuf -w wordlist.txt -u https://example.com/FUZZ nmap -sV -T4 -p- target.com
- Key Dork: `”The minimum reward will be” “Do not take advantage of the vulnerability”`
References:
Reported By: Abhirup Konwar – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
