Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Episode 78: Less Writing, More Hacking - Reporting Efficiency Techniques

Jul 4, 2024
This podcast discusses efficient bug bounty reporting techniques, including XSS WAF bypasses, cache poisoning, and AI tools for reporting. They explore the benefits of using tools like Fabric, Loom, and ShareX, and share insights on enhancing productivity in hacking and bug bounty reporting.
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INSIGHT

Cache Poisoning Is the New Takeover

  • Cache poisoning is emerging as a major mass-exploitable vulnerability, potentially replacing subdomain takeover.
  • Validating cache poisoning through simple headers changes is feasible for automated scanning.
ANECDOTE

Why Bugs Take So Long to Fix

  • Sean Yeoh's blog illustrates why developers can't quickly fix bugs despite researchers' expectations.
  • Complex architecture, permissions, and regression testing extend bug fixes over weeks or months.
ADVICE

Use Templates to Write Reports Fast

  • Use report templates to speed up bug bounty report writing significantly.
  • Automate inclusion of environment data like dig command outputs into your reports for efficiency.
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