Bug Bounty

A program where ethical hackers are rewarded for identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities.

Understanding Bug Bounty Programs

Companies and governments run bug bounty initiatives to discover security flaws before malicious actors exploit them. These programs incentivize security professionals to ethically disclose vulnerabilities.

Common Vulnerability Categories

Injection Attacks

Includes SQL injection and command injection vulnerabilities.
Can lead to unauthorized data access and system compromise.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser.
Used for data theft and phishing attacks.

Privilege Escalation

Exploiting misconfigurations to gain higher access privileges.
Can lead to full system control.

Best Practices for Implementing a Bug Bounty Program

Define clear scope and rules of engagement.
Use a vulnerability disclosure policy to manage reports.
Offer fair compensation to attract skilled researchers.