credential-attack

A password spray attack tests many usernames against a single common password to avoid account lockouts. In bug bounty hunting, this methodology identifies weak authentication vulnerabilities on web applications with login endpoints.

To perform a credential attack, execute the command `credential-attack --target target.com`. The process involves wordlist generation, OSINT analysis, breach checks, and password spray execution against the specified target.

Yes, this credential attack methodology supports testing multiple authentication endpoints. It includes specific spray modes for HTTP forms, OAuth, O365, and Okta to match the target web application's authentication system.

Running a password spray attack requires multiple script components and dependencies, including cewler, theharvester, trevorspray, and hashcat. These tools facilitate different stages of the attack, from OSINT analysis to execution.

Yes, the credential attack process includes legal guardrails and guidelines. These ensure security researchers conduct password spraying and vulnerability testing within ethical and legal boundaries during bug bounty hunting.

A password spray methodology is preferred for bug bounty hunting because it tests one password across many accounts, minimizing the risk of triggering lockout policies compared to traditional dictionary attacks against a single account.