100 CLI Flags and Tricks Every Bug Bounty Hunter Should Know

Bug bounty hunting is an exciting yet challenging field that requires the mastery of numerous tools and techniques. While graphical interfaces can simplify tasks, the real power often lies in command-line interfaces (CLI). For bug bounty hunters, knowing the right CLI commands and flags can make the difference between success and failure.

This guide explores 100 essential CLI flags and tricks across popular tools for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, these commands will boost your efficiency and effectiveness.

Reconnaissance and OSINT Tools

Reconnaissance is the foundation of bug bounty hunting. These commands help you gather critical information about your targets:

1. nmap -A – Enable OS detection and version detection.
2. nmap -sC – Run default scripts for enumeration.
3. nmap -sV – Detect service versions.
4. nmap --script vuln – Run vulnerability detection scripts.
5. nmap -Pn – Disable host discovery and scan all targets.
6. nmap -p- – Scan all 65,535 ports.
7. nmap --top-ports 100 – Scan top 100 ports.