Bug Bounty Hunting

4.

Bug Hunting Methodology

4.1.

Target Scope Definition

4.1.1.

Program Rules Analysis

4.1.1.1.

Scope Boundaries

4.1.1.2.

Testing Limitations

4.1.1.3.

Prohibited Activities

4.1.2.

Asset Identification

4.1.2.1.

In-Scope Assets

4.1.2.2.

Out-of-Scope Areas

4.1.2.3.

Gray Areas Clarification

4.2.

Passive Reconnaissance

4.2.1.

Information Gathering Principles

4.2.1.1.

Non-Intrusive Methods

4.2.1.2.

Public Information Sources

4.2.2.

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

4.2.2.1.

Search Engine Techniques

4.2.2.2.

Social Media Analysis

4.2.2.3.

Public Records Research

4.3.

Active Reconnaissance

4.3.1.

Direct Target Interaction

4.3.1.1.

Service Discovery

4.3.1.2.

Technology Identification

4.3.2.

Network Mapping

4.3.2.1.

Live Host Detection

4.3.2.2.

4.3.2.3.

Service Enumeration

4.4.

Application Analysis

4.4.1.

Structure Mapping

4.4.1.1.

Site Architecture

4.4.1.2.

4.4.1.3.

Parameter Discovery

4.4.2.

Entry Point Identification

4.4.2.1.

4.4.2.2.

File Upload Functions

4.4.2.3.

4.5.

Vulnerability Assessment

4.5.1.

Manual Testing Approaches

4.5.1.1.

Systematic Testing

4.5.1.2.

Creative Attack Vectors

4.5.2.

Automated Scanning Integration

4.5.2.1.

4.5.2.2.

Result Validation

4.6.

Exploitation Development

4.6.1.

Proof of Concept Creation

4.6.1.1.

Exploit Development

4.6.1.2.

Impact Demonstration

4.6.2.

Security Control Bypass

4.6.2.1.

4.6.2.2.

Authentication Bypass

4.7.

Impact Analysis

4.7.1.

Business Impact Assessment

4.7.1.1.

Data Sensitivity

4.7.1.2.

System Criticality

4.7.2.

Risk Quantification

4.7.2.1.

4.7.2.2.

Real-World Scenarios

4.8.

Documentation and Reporting

4.8.1.

Finding Documentation

4.8.1.1.

Technical Details

4.8.1.2.

Reproduction Steps

4.8.2.

Remediation Suggestions

4.8.2.1.

Fix Recommendations

4.8.2.2.

Prevention Strategies

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