Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Dive into the intriguing world of iframes and discover their hidden significance in web security. Learn about the vulnerabilities they pose and how attackers can exploit them through tactics like clickjacking. The discussion highlights essential attributes of iframes, along with fun facts that might surprise even seasoned security researchers. Join the conversation and uncover strategies for identifying and mitigating these risks in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Dive into the world of cybersecurity as the hosts explore high-risk vulnerabilities in IT management software and highlight the importance of robust source code reviews. Discover the dangers of SQL injection in .NET applications, share in the excitement over a hacker reaching $1 million in bug bounties, and unravel a significant Next.js authentication bypass. The conversation extends to the complexities of AI vulnerabilities and the evolving landscape of MCP security, showcasing tech innovations and community camaraderie in the bug bounty realm.

Dive into the world of AI hacking with insights on reconnaissance techniques and feature exploitation. Explore the latest AI advancements like Gemini 2.5 Pro and uncover security vulnerabilities posed by automated coding. Learn about trust issues in large language models and how they impact vulnerability detection. Discover methodologies for hacking AI chatbots and strategies for identifying potential weaknesses in AI features during bug bounty hunts.

Episode 116: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin gives a quick rundown of Portswigger’s SAML Roulette writeup, as well as some Google VRP reports, and a Next.js middleware exploit.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!Today’s Sponsor: ThreatLocker Cloud Control - https://www.threatlocker.com/platform/cloud-control====== Resources ======SAML roulette: the hacker always winshttps://portswigger.net/research/saml-roulette-the-hacker-always-winsLoophole of getting Google Form associated with Google Spreadsheet with no editor/owner accesshttps://bughunters.google.com/reports/vrp/yBeFmSrJiLoophole to see the editors of a Google Document with no granted access(owner/editor) with just the fileid (can be obtained from publicly shared links with 0 access)https://bughunters.google.com/reports/vrp/7EhAw2hurCloud Tools for Eclipse - Chaining misconfigured OAuth callback redirection with open redirect vulnerability to leak Google OAuth Tokens with full GCP Permissionshttps://bughunters.google.com/reports/vrp/F8GFYGv4gNext.js, cache, and chains: the stale elixirhttps://zhero-web-sec.github.io/research-and-things/nextjs-cache-and-chains-the-stale-elixirNext.js and the corrupt middleware: the authorizing artifacthttps://zhero-web-sec.github.io/research-and-things/nextjs-and-the-corrupt-middleware====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:59) SAML roulette(00:13:08) Google bugs(00:20:16) Next.js and the corrupt middleware

Episode 115: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and So Sakaguchi sit down to walk through some recent bugs, before having a live mentorship session. They also talk about Reflector, and finish up by doing a bonus podcast segment in Japanese!Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to https://x.com/realytcracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!Today’s Sponsor: ThreatLocker Cloud Control - https://www.threatlocker.com/platform/cloud-controlToday’s Guest: https://x.com/Mokusou4====== Resources ======So's last appearance in episode 40ctbb.show/40====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:04:11) So's Facebook Bug(00:14:37) So and Justin's Google Bug(00:33:39) Live Mentorship Session(00:56:29) Reflector(01:13:22) Bonus - Podcast in Japanese

Dive into the world of hacking Single Page Applications (SPAs) as the hosts unravel techniques and tools like Shadow Repeater. Explore security vulnerabilities, including cross-site scripting and JWT exploitation, while uncovering the importance of understanding API endpoints. Discover how the integration of AI can enhance testing processes and learn about recent cybersecurity news, such as the launch of Hackadvisor, a platform for bug bounty ratings. Tune in for insights that merge fitness with cybersecurity in a unique twist!

Explore the fascinating world of web vulnerabilities as the hosts dive into the Portswigger Top 10 for 2024! Learn about OAuth hijacking and cookie tossing exploits that compromise security. They also unravel the vulnerabilities in PDF.js and the significant role of AI in application security. Discover the latest trends in bug hunting, including SQL injection, confusion attacks, and innovative techniques like the 'worst fit' algorithm for vulnerability discovery. The mix of personal stories and technical insights keeps the discussion engaging!

Episode 112: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph Thacker is joined by Ciarán Cotter (Monke) to share his bug hunting journey and give us the rundown on some recent client-side and server-side bugs. Then they discuss WebSockets, SaaS security, and cover some AI news including Grok 3, Nuclei -AI Flag, and some articles by Johann Rehberger.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter:https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!Today’s Guest - Ciarán Cotterhttps://x.com/monkehack====== Resources ======Mstyhttps://msty.app/From Day Zero to Zero Dayhttps://nostarch.com/zero-dayNuclei - ai flaghttps://x.com/pdiscoveryio/status/1890082913900982763ChatGPT Operator: Prompt Injection Exploits & Defenseshttps://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/chatgpt-operator-prompt-injection-exploits/Hacking Gemini's Memory with Prompt Injection and Delayed Tool Invocationhttps://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2025/gemini-memory-persistence-prompt-injection/====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:01:04) Bug Rundowns(00:13:05) Monke's Bug Bounty Background(00:20:03) Websocket Research(00:34:01) Connecting Hackers with Companies(00:34:56) Grok 3, Msty, From Day Zero to Zero Day(00:42:58) Full time Bug Bounty, SaaS security, and Threat Modeling while AFK(00:54:49) Nuclei - ai flag, ChatGPT Operator, and Hacking Gemini's Memory

Kevin Mizu, a security researcher at Bisecure specializing in web app security, discusses the critical vulnerabilities associated with DOMPurify. He explores dangerous allow-lists, improper sanitization techniques, and the significance of managing configurations. Mizu shares insights into his own bug bounty experiences, including the exploitation of misconfigured regex patterns and the nuances of Unicode normalization. The conversations emphasize creative thinking in cybersecurity and the intricate methods used to bypass HTML sanitization, underscoring the complexities in maintaining web application security.

Episode 110: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we hit some quick news items including a DOMPurify 3.2.3 Bypass, O3 mini updates, and a cool postLogger Chrome Extension. Then, we hone in on OAuth vulnerabilities, API keys, and innovative techniques hackers use to exploit these systems.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to https://x.com/realytcracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!====== Resources ======DOMPurify 3.2.3 BypassJason Zhou's post about O3 miniLive Chat Blog #2: Cisco Webex ConnectpostLogger Chrome ExtensionpostLogger Webstore LinkCommon OAuth VulnerabilitiesnOAuth: How Microsoft OAuth Misconfiguration Can Lead to Full Account TakeoverAccount Takeover using SSO LoginsKai Greshake====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:01:44) DOMPurify 3.2.3 Bypass(00:06:37) O3 mini(00:10:29) Ophion Security: Cisco Webex Connect(00:15:54) Discord Community News(00:19:12) postLogger Chrome Extension(00:21:04) Common OAuth Vulnerabilities & Lessons learned from Google’s APIs