'Bug Bounty Course' provides an in-depth, hands-on exploration of web application security, vulnerability assessment, and offensive exploitation techniques. Focusing on the critical weaknesses that plague modern dynamic websites, APIs, and cloud services, this guide delivers practical methodology for security testing.
Readers examine client-side and server-side flaw discovery, input validation bypasses, session hijacking, authorization flaws, injection attacks (SQLi, Command Injection), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and automated scanning with industry-standard tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP. Practical labs and vulnerability reporting guidelines are emphasized.
A valuable guide for penetration testers, bug bounty hunters, and web developers striving to build resilient, hardened web applications.
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs and Platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd)
Chapter 2: Reconnaissance at Scale: Subdomain Enumeration and Asset Discovery
Chapter 3: Finding Low-Hanging Fruit: Information Disclosure and Open S3 Buckets
Chapter 4: Hunting for IDOR and Business Logic Flaws
Chapter 5: Exploiting SSRF, XSS, and Authentication Bypasses
Chapter 6: Automating Recon and Scanning with Custom Bash/Python Tools
Chapter 7: Writing Professional, Actionable Bug Bounty Vulnerability Reports
Chapter 8: Legal Guidelines, Responsible Disclosure, and Best Practices
Index & Further Reading