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LegionHunters is a Medium publication dedicated to security researchers, focusing on high-quality, verified cybersecurity content. The publication aims to combat fake vulnerability reports, plagiarized articles, and low-effort AI-generated content by enforcing strict submission guidelines. Writers must have discovered legitimate, non-duplicate vulnerabilities in bug bounty programs (crowd-sourced or self-hosted) and provide verifiable proof.
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You Should Know:
1. Web Cache Poisoning Techniques
Dishant Modi, the first writer for LegionHunters, specializes in Web Cache Poisoning, a technique where attackers manipulate cached responses to serve malicious content.
Example Attack Scenario:
GET / HTTP/1.1 Host: example.com X-Forwarded-Host: attacker.com HTTP/1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: public X-Cache: HIT Content-Length: 1234 ...
If the server caches the response with X-Forwarded-Host: attacker.com, subsequent users may receive poisoned content.
Testing Command (Using cURL):
curl -H "X-Forwarded-Host: evil.com" http://example.com -I
Check if the response header includes `X-Cache: HIT`.
2. Detecting Fake Bug Reports
LegionHunters verifies submissions by checking:
- Bug bounty platform usernames (e.g., HackerOne, Bugcrowd).
- Blurred sensitive data (domains, URLs, response bodies).
OSINT Verification Command:
whois example.com | grep "Registrant"
Helps confirm if a disclosed domain matches the target.
3. Preventing Cache Poisoning (Defensive Steps)
Add cache-busting headers in your web app:
location / {
proxy_cache_bypass $http_cache_control;
add_header Cache-Control "no-store, must-revalidate";
}
4. Linux Commands for Security Researchers
- Analyze HTTP Traffic:
tcpdump -i eth0 -w traffic.pcap 'port 80'
- Check Open Ports:
nmap -sV target.com
- Extract URLs from Logs:
grep -Eo '(http|https)://[^/"]+' access.log | sort -u
What Undercode Say:
LegionHunters sets a high standard for cybersecurity content by requiring proof of real-world exploits and discouraging plagiarism. Security researchers must:
– Verify findings before submission.
– Use OSINT tools (Maltego, SpiderFoot) for recon.
– Avoid premature disclosures without permission.
For aspiring bug hunters, mastering Burp Suite, cURL, and Nmap is essential. Always test cache headers and misconfigurations in web apps.
Expected Output:
A structured, actionable guide on Web Cache Poisoning and LegionHunters’ submission process, with practical commands for security testing.
Prediction:
As bug bounty programs grow, fake submissions will increase. Publications like LegionHunters will become crucial in maintaining trust in cybersecurity research. Expect stricter validation tools (blockchain-based proof?) in the future.
References:
Reported By: Abhirup Konwar – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
