bb-methodology

A non-linear bug bounty workflow provides structured guidance for vulnerability discovery, allowing hunters to adapt their approach across five phases from recon to reporting. It combines critical thinking with strategic problem-solving rather than following a rigid sequence.

You can start a structured bug bounty hunting session by initiating the 5-phase workflow. It guides you through specific actions and considerations for each phase, making it ideal when beginning a new hunt or feeling lost during reconnaissance and exploitation.

Critical thinking frameworks for vulnerability discovery include multi-perspective, tactical, and strategic thinking domains. These approaches encourage systematic problem-solving to uncover and exploit web application vulnerabilities more effectively during a hunt.

A structured methodology is ideal for new bug bounty hunters or those feeling lost, as it guides you through each phase with specific actions and considerations. It helps develop systematic approaches to vulnerability discovery and exploitation.

You can adapt your vulnerability discovery approach because the 5-phase workflow is explicitly non-linear. It allows hunters to shift between recon, exploitation, and reporting phases dynamically based on findings and critical thinking during the hunt.