bugcrowd-reporting

Map Bugcrowd submissions to VRT categories, severity requests, and OOS rebuttals.

13|2|Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook --skill bugcrowd-reporting-chatbotkit
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Skill: bugcrowd-reporting
Source: https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook/tree/main/skills/bugcrowd-reporting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chatbotkit/rook --skill bugcrowd-reporting-chatbotkit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bugcrowd submissions often struggle with selecting the most accurate VRT category, applying the right technical severity, and navigating OOS clauses, leading to slower triage and inconsistent payouts. This skill provides program-specific tactics, templates, and cross-reference guidance to streamline reporting and improve alignment with Bugcrowd's workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • VRT Category Selection — mapping to the most accurate VRT nodes with clear fallback notes.
  • Manual Severity Override — guidance and templates to request higher severities while staying credible.
  • Severity-Request Paragraph Template — a ready-to-use opening section for the body.
  • OOS-Clause Rebuttals — verified templates to justify scope alignment.
  • Chain-reporting Strategy — how to file chain primitives and cross-reference consumer reports.
  • Program-context Notes — QA/test environment disclosures and program-specific Focus Areas.
  • Pairing with other skills — integration with report-writing, triage-validation, and evidence-hygiene.

Quick Start

Apply Bugcrowd-specific reporting tactics when preparing submissions.

Frequently Asked Questions about bugcrowd-reporting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I select the right VRT category for a Bugcrowd submission?

VRT category selection maps vulnerabilities to the most accurate Bugcrowd nodes with clear fallback notes. This ensures submissions align with Bugcrowd's workflow, speeding up triage and improving payout consistency.

Can I request a higher manual severity override on a Bugcrowd report?

Manual severity override is supported through guidance and templates to request higher severities while staying credible. A severity-request paragraph template provides a ready-to-use opening section for the report body.

How do I write an OOS-clause rebuttal for Bugcrowd triage?

OOS-clause rebuttals use verified templates to justify scope alignment within Bugcrowd submissions. These templates help reporters navigate out-of-scope clauses to prove a vulnerability falls within the target program's intended scope.

What is chain reporting and how does it work on Bugcrowd?

Chain reporting strategy files chain primitives and cross-references consumer reports on Bugcrowd. This approach structures complex vulnerabilities by linking related submissions, helping triage teams understand the full exploit chain.

Does Bugcrowd reporting support QA and test environment disclosures?

Program-context notes include QA and test environment disclosures along with program-specific focus areas. This documentation ensures triage teams understand the testing environment context and target notes for accurate validation.

What is the best way to improve Bugcrowd submission quality and triage outcomes?

Applying Bugcrowd-specific reporting tactics streamlines submissions by optimizing VRT mapping, severity requests, and OOS rebuttals. Cross-referencing related skills like report-writing and evidence-hygiene improves focus areas and target notes.