How to Properly Own APIs for Your First Valid Submission

Learn how to effectively exploit APIs for your first valid bug bounty submission in this conference talk from NahamCon2023. Discover techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in API endpoints, understand common API security flaws, and gain insights into crafting impactful reports. Explore best practices for API testing, including authentication bypass methods, data exposure risks, and injection attacks. Develop skills to analyze API documentation, intercept and manipulate requests, and leverage tools for efficient API security assessments. Gain practical knowledge to enhance your bug hunting capabilities and increase your chances of landing that crucial first valid submission in API-focused bug bounty programs.