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Very Basic Beginner Bug Bounty Methodology: Practical Tips and Techniques for Web Apps

Thexssrat
4 min readDec 23, 2024

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Beginner Bug Bounty Methodology: Practical Tips and Techniques for Web Apps

Starting your journey as a bug bounty hunter can be overwhelming, especially when facing the complexities of modern web applications. This article provides a practical and technical beginner-friendly methodology to help you navigate the process effectively. We’ll focus on how to find parameters vulnerable to specific types of bugs, classify them by test type, and execute tests systematically. By following this guide, you’ll learn how to identify and exploit common vulnerabilities in web applications.

Step 1: Reconnaissance — Gather the Basics

Reconnaissance is the foundation of any bug bounty methodology. Use the following steps and tools to map the target surface:

1.1. Subdomain Enumeration

Identify subdomains related to the target. Tools like amass, subfinder, and assetfinder can help.

  • Command: subfinder -d target.com -o subdomains.txt
  • Goal: Create a list of accessible subdomains.

1.2. URL Discovery

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