The $1,000 Bug: How I Discovered a Critical Security Flaw (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Summary
Abhijeet Kumawat discovered a serious security flaw and received a $1,000 reward for it.
He chose his target carefully: it was a well-known SaaS platform with a complex system and many integrations.
He used various tools to conduct a deep reconnaissance of the target.
He found an internal admin panel, which is a key vulnerability.
This panel is a backdoor into the system and if hackers gain access, they can do serious damage.
Kumawat’s tips to would-be hackers are to research attack surfaces well, and never ignore subdomains or links, which can often reveal admin dashboards or test environments which are easy entry points for hackers.
He concludes that hacking is not just about tech, it’s also about creativity and thinking outside the box.