hunt-race-condition

Detect race condition vulnerabilities in web applications via parallel request testing.

Updated Jun 18, 2026

Search Tags:#security analysis #race condition #bug bounty #vulnerability hunting #exploitation techniques

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npx skills add https://github.com/Kisilev13/Hermes-Agent-Workspace --skill hunt-race-condition-kisilev13

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Skill: hunt-race-condition
Source: https://github.com/Kisilev13/Hermes-Agent-Workspace/tree/main/skills/hunt-race-condition
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kisilev13/Hermes-Agent-Workspace --skill hunt-race-condition-kisilev13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill aids in the discovery and exploitation of race condition vulnerabilities within software systems, particularly valuable for bug bounty hunters and security professionals.

Core Features & Use Cases

Race Condition Detection: Identifies potential vulnerabilities based on specific backend and JavaScript patterns indicative of race conditions.
Hunting Methodology: Provides a comprehensive, step-by-step methodology for conducting a thorough hunt and reproducing race conditions.
Technical Details: Offers in-depth knowledge about various backends and JavaScript patterns susceptible to race conditions, including Ruby on Rails, Node.js, PHP, Microservices, Redis counters, and Message Queues.
Attack Surface Signals: Helps in recognizing URLs, headers, JavaScript patterns, and tech stack signals associated with race-prone systems.
Exploitability Assessment: Includes guidelines for evaluating the real-world impact of discovered race conditions.
Impact Examples: Cites real-world examples demonstrating the severity and financial implications of race condition vulnerabilities in various industries.

Quick Start

Run the 'hunt-race-condition' skill to scan the application for race conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions about hunt-race-condition

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find race condition vulnerabilities in web applications?▼

To find race condition vulnerabilities, you identify race-prone backends and JavaScript patterns, apply a hunting methodology, and use parallel request testing to reproduce the exploit and assess its real-world impact.

What backend technologies are susceptible to race conditions?▼

Backend technologies susceptible to race conditions include Ruby on Rails, Node.js, PHP, Microservices architectures, Redis counters, and Message Queues, which exhibit specific patterns detectable through attack surface signals.

How do I exploit race conditions for bug bounty hunting?▼

To exploit race conditions for bug bounty hunting, you analyze tech stack signals and JavaScript patterns, execute parallel request testing to trigger the vulnerability, and evaluate the severity using real-world impact examples.

What is the methodology for hunting race conditions?▼

The methodology for hunting race conditions involves identifying race-prone URLs and headers, analyzing backend technology patterns, executing parallel requests to reproduce the timing flaw, and assessing exploitability for financial implications.

Do I need prior security knowledge to hunt race conditions?▼

Yes, hunting race conditions requires knowledge of various web application technologies and patterns, alongside an understanding of parallel request testing and backend behavior to successfully identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

How do I assess the impact of a discovered race condition?▼

To assess the impact of a discovered race condition, evaluate the real-world severity and financial implications of the vulnerability by referencing provided impact examples across various industries and specific exploit scenarios.