Ahsan Sheikh

Bug bounties in 2023 - extended roadmap 1.1. Common web vulnerabilities Injection attacks 1.1. SQL Injection 1.2. NoSQL Injection 1.3. Command Injection 1.4. LDAP Injection 1.5. XML Injection 1.6. XPath Injection 1.7. Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) 1.8. Code Injection 1.9. Log Injection 1.10. CRLF Injection Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) 2.1. Stored XSS 2.2. Reflected XSS 2.3. DOM-based XSS Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication and Authorization attacks 4.1. Broken Authentication 4.2. Broken Access Control 4.3. Privilege Escalation 4.4. Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) 4.5. Missing Authentication for Critical Function 4.6. Password-related attacks 4.6.1. Brute Force attacks 4.6.2. Credential Stuffing 4.6.3. Password Spraying 4.6.4. Dictionary attacks Session Management attacks 5.1. Session Fixation 5.2. Session Hijacking 5.3. Session Timeout Insecure Deserialization Security Misconfiguration Sensitive Data Exposure 8.1. Insecure Storage of Sensitive Data 8.2. Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling 8.3. Insecure Data Transfer Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities Insufficient Logging and Monitoring .... etc 1.2. Reconnaissance techniques - OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) - DNS enumeration - Subdomain discovery 1.3. Exploitation tools - Burp Suite - OWASP ZAP - SQLMap - Nmap 2. Focus on automation Automation can save you valuable time and help you discover vulnerabilities more efficiently. Familiarize yourself with scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate repetitive tasks, such as: 2.1. Subdomain enumeration 2.2. Port scanning 2.3. Web content discovery 2.4. Vulnerability scanning 3. Stay up-to-date with new vulnerabilities and attack techniques The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and attackers are always finding new ways to exploit systems. Make sure to: 3.1. Follow industry news and blogs 3.2. Attend conferences and workshops 3.3. Participate in online forums and social media discussions 4. Learn from other bug bounty hunters Collaborate and share knowledge with the bug bounty community to learn from others' experiences and improve your skills. Engage in: 4.1. Reading write-ups and case studies 4.2. Watching video tutorials and walkthroughs 4.3. Participating in bug bounty challenges and Capture the Flag (CTF) events 5. Develop a systematic approach to bug hunting To maximize your chances of finding vulnerabilities, follow a systematic approach that covers: 5.1. Reconnaissance and information gathering 5.2. Vulnerability scanning and identification 5.3. Exploitation and proof-of-concept (PoC) development 5.4. Reporting and documentation 6. Practice responsible disclosure When you discover a vulnerability, always follow responsible disclosure guidelines and communicate your findings clearly and professionally. This includes: 6.1. Providing a detailed description of the vulnerability 6.2. Including steps to reproduce the issue 6.3. Suggesting possible mitigations or fixes 6.4. Adhering to the target organization's disclosure policies 7. Build a personal brand A strong personal brand can help you establish credibility in the bug bounty community and attract the attention of potential employers or clients. To build your brand: 7.1. Network with other cybersecurity professionals 7.2. Create a blog or YouTube channel to share your experiences and insights 7.3. Engage with the community on social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn