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The art of writing bug bounty reports

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Hello everyone today we'll be diving into the art of writing bug bounty reports.
But before we get started, let me make a small request. If you enjoy learning about cyber security, penetration testing, and bug bounty, don't forget to clap and follow me. It helps me keep the content flowing!
Now, let's dive into the juicy stuff. To write a proper bug bounty report, you need to keep in mind nine crucial points. These are:
1. Vulnerability Name
2. Vulnerability Description
3. Vulnerability Severity
4. Vulnerable URL
5. Payload
6. Steps of Reproduce
7. Impact
8. Mitigation
9. POC (Proof of Concept)
Got it? Great! Now let's explore each point in more detail.
First up, the Vulnerability Name. This is where you mention the type of vulnerability you found, be it IDOR, LFI, RFI, SQL injection, SSRF, SSTI, CSRF, CORS, XSS, XXE, or anything else. Be specific and don't leave anything out.
Next, we have the Vulnerability Description. Here, you'll want to describe the vulnerability in as much detail as possible. For example, if you found an XSS vulnerability, you should specify if it's a server-side bug or client-side bug. Is it listed in OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities? Use Google if you need to, but make sure you provide enough context.
Moving on to Vulnerability Severity. This depends on how much impact the vulnerability has on the server. If the impact is low and you can't access sensitive data, then the severity is also low. Make sure you assess the severity correctly.
Now, let's talk about the Vulnerable URL. This is where you mention the URL of the target server and the endpoint where you found the bug. It could be a subdomain or the main domain, but make sure you provide enough information.
The Payload is where you mention the code you used to exploit the vulnerability. We've got some resources for you to download, so don't hesitate to check them out.
Next, we have the Steps of Reproduce. This is where you write down a clear sequence of actions that reliably reproduce the issue. Make sure your steps are self-contained and easy to follow.
Moving on to Impact. Here, you'll want to describe the impact of the vulnerability in detail. Again, Google is your friend.
Mitigation is where you write down a solution to the vulnerability. You can suggest how to fix it and use Google if you need to.
Finally, we have POC (Proof of Concept). This is where you take screenshots or record a video of the exploitation of the vulnerability. Make sure your visuals are clear and easy to understand.
And there you have it! Those are the nine points to keep in mind when writing a bug bounty report. To give you a better idea, we've provided an example report.
Happy hacking!
 

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