How I Discovered a Critical Vulnerability that Most Bug Hunters Missed….🧐

Hello Hunters,

Today, I want to share an exciting journey of how I discovered a critical vulnerability that could lead to an admin account takeover. This discovery emphasizes the importance of fuzzing, especially when it comes to archived file enumeration a technique that many bug hunters overlook. Let’s dive into how this happened and why it’s a game-changer for those of us in the bug bounty community.

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The Power of Fuzzing

A good hacker understands the power of fuzzing. It’s a technique that, when applied to the right targets, can reveal hidden vulnerabilities that would otherwise go unnoticed. One such target is archived files on a web server. Fuzzing archived files can be particularly effective in several scenarios:

Unlinked Backup Files: Developers often upload backup files or compressed logs that aren’t linked anywhere on the website. However, these files might still be accessible via direct URLs.

Forgotten During Development: Backup files created during development or deployment can sometimes be forgotten, leaving them accessible on the web server.