Hands-On Bug Hunting for Penetration Testers: A practical guide to help ethical hackers discover web application security flaws

Detailed walkthroughs of how to discover, test, and document common web application vulnerabilities.Key FeaturesLearn how to test for common bugsLearn how to test for common bugsDiscover tools and methods for hacking ethicallyDiscover tools and methods for hacking ethicallyPractice working through pentesting engagements step-by-stepPractice working through pentesting engagements step-by-stepBook DescriptionBug bounties have quickly become a critical part of the security economy. This book shows you how technical professionals with an interest in security can begin productively—and profitably—participating in bug bounty programs.You will learn about SQli, NoSQLi, XSS, XXE, and other forms of code injection. You’ll see how to create CSRF PoC HTML snippets, how to discover hidden content (and what to do with it once it’s found), and how to create the tools for automated pentesting workflows.Then, you’ll format all of this information within the context of a bug report that will have the greatest chance of earning you cash. With detailed walkthroughs that cover discovering, testing, and reporting vulnerabilities, this book is ideal for aspiring security professionals. You should come away from this work with the skills you need to not only find the bugs you’re looking for, but also the best bug bounty programs to participate in, and how to grow your skills moving forward in freelance security research.What you will learnChoose what bug bounty programs to engage inChoose what bug bounty programs to engage inUnderstand how to minimize your legal liability and hunt for bugs ethicallyUnderstand how to minimize your legal liability and hunt for bugs ethicallySee how to take notes that will make compiling your submission report easierSee how to take notes that will make compiling your submission report easierKnow how to take an XSS vulnerability from discovery to verification, and report submissionKnow how to take an XSS vulnerability from discovery to verification, and report submissionAutomate CSRF PoC generation with PythonAutomate CSRF PoC generation with PythonLeverage Burp Suite for CSRF detectionLeverage Burp Suite for CSRF detectionUse WP Scan and other tools to find vulnerabilities in WordPress, Django, and Ruby on Rails applicationsUse WP Scan and other tools to find vulnerabilities in WordPress, Django, and Ruby on Rails applicationsWrite your report in a way that will earn you the maximum amount of moneyWrite your report in a way that will earn you the maximum amount of moneyWho this book is forThis book is written for developers, hobbyists, pentesters, and anyone with an interest (and a little experience) in web application security.Table of ContentsJoining the HuntJoining the HuntChoosing Your Hunting GroundChoosing Your Hunting GroundPreparing for an EngagementPreparing for an EngagementUnsanitized Data; An XSS Case StudyUnsanitized Data; An XSS Case StudySQL, Code Injection, and ScannersSQL, Code Injection, and ScannersCSRF and Insecure Session AuthenticationCSRF and Insecure Session AuthenticationDetecting XML External EntitiesDetecting XML External EntitiesAccess Control and Security Through ObscurityAccess Control and Security Through ObscurityFramework and Application-Specific VulnerabilitiesFramework and Application-Specific VulnerabilitiesFormatting Your ReportFormatting Your ReportOther ToolsOther ToolsOther (Out of Scope) VulnerabilitiesOther (Out of Scope) VulnerabilitiesGoing FurtherGoing FurtherAssessmentAssessment