⚙️ Phase 1: Preparation & Mindset
00:00:00Quick Resources & Tools
Easy Understand Program Scope
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💡 Tip: Missing scope details causes 30% of invalid reports
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⚠️ Warning: Violating test restrictions can get you banned
Easy Set Up Your Environment
Medium Review Basic Security Concepts
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🔗 Resource: OWASP Top 10 2021
Easy Choose Your Target(s) within the Program
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💡 Tip: Start with less popular subdomains for lower competition
🔍 Phase 2: Reconnaissance
00:00:00Recon Tools & Resources
Easy Passive Reconnaissance
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💡 Success Story: Found exposed .git directory via Google dork - $1,500 bounty
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💡 Tip: CT logs often reveal hidden subdomains before they're public
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🔗 Tool: Use Gitrob for automated scanning
Medium Active Reconnaissance
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💡 Tip: Combine multiple tools - each finds unique subdomains
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⚠️ Warning: Check if port scanning is allowed in program policy
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💡 Success Story: Found undocumented API endpoint in JS files - Critical IDOR - $5,000
🛡️ Phase 3: Vulnerability Analysis & Manual Testing
00:00:00Testing Tools & CVE References
Easy Map Application Structure
Hard OWASP Top 10 & Common Vulnerabilities
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💡 Success Story: IDOR in user profile API - Changed any user's email - $3,500 bounty🔗 CVE Example: CVE-2021-22205 (GitLab Auth Bypass)
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💡 Tip: Check for hardcoded API keys in JavaScript files
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💡 Success Story: Blind SQLi in search parameter - Extracted DB - $7,500 bounty🔗 CVE Example: CVE-2021-44228 (Log4Shell)
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💡 Success Story: Race condition in payment processing - Negative balance - $8,000 bounty
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💡 Tip: Check for exposed .env files, backup files (.bak, .old)
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🔗 Tool: Use Retire.js to find vulnerable JS libraries
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💡 Tip: Test MFA bypass via session manipulation, backup codes
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🔗 CVE Example: CVE-2015-5254 (Java Deserialization)
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💡 Success Story: SSRF to internal AWS metadata endpoint - Retrieved credentials - $10,000🔗 CVE Example: CVE-2021-26855 (Microsoft Exchange SSRF)
Medium Other Common Vulnerabilities
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💡 Tip: Test: Double extensions, MIME type bypass, SVG XSS, path traversal in filename
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🔗 CVE Example: CVE-2016-3092 (Apache Commons XXE)
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💡 Success Story: CL.TE smuggling on load balancer - Cache poisoning - $12,000
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💡 Tip: Chain with OAuth flows for account takeover
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🔗 Tool: Use Can I Take Over XYZ for service fingerprints
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💡 Success Story: Negative quantity in shopping cart - Free items - $5,000
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🔗 Tool: Use Turbo Intruder for parallel requests
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💡 Success Story: /.git/config exposed - Source code leaked - $4,000
Hard API Testing (if applicable)
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🔗 Resource: OWASP API Top 10
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💡 Tip: Test HTTP methods (PUT, DELETE), parameter pollution, JWT manipulation
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💡 Success Story: Added "isAdmin":true in signup request - Admin access - $6,500
Easy Automated Scanning (supplement, if allowed)
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⚠️ Warning: Always verify automated findings manually before reporting
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🔗 Tool: Nuclei - Fast vulnerability scanner
⚡ Phase 4: Exploitation & Proof of Concept (PoC)
00:00:00Exploitation Resources
Medium Exploitation Best Practices
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💡 Tip: Test vulnerability at least 3 times to rule out false positives
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💡 Tip: Use CVSS calculator to determine severity score
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💡 Success Story: Video PoC showing account takeover increased bounty by 50%
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⚠️ Critical: Create test accounts, never use real user data
📝 Phase 5: Reporting
00:00:00Report Writing Resources
Easy Review Program's Reporting Guidelines
Medium Write a Clear and Concise Report
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💡 Example: "IDOR allows any user to modify other users' email addresses"
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💡 Tip: Explain business impact clearly - "Attacker can..."
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💡 Success Tip: Clear PoC steps reduce validation time = faster payout
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💡 Tip: Use tools like Loom for quick screen recording
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💡 Success Story: Providing fix suggestion increased bounty by 25%
Easy Professionalism
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💡 Tip: Good relationship with triage team = better bounties long-term
Easy Submit & Store
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💡 Tip: Keep your own database of reports for future reference
🚀 Phase 6: Post-Reporting & Continuous Learning
00:00:00Learning Resources
Easy Continuous Improvement
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💡 Tip: Fast response time builds trust with triage teams
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💡 Tip: Duplicates happen to everyone - learn from them
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🔗 Resource: Read HackerOne Hacktivity daily
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💡 Success Story: Following security researchers on Twitter led to finding similar bugs - $15K total
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🔗 Resources: HackTheBox, TryHackMe
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💡 Tip: Review your notes every month - identify patterns in successful findings