Documenting Vulnerabilities
Bug Bounty Report
A Bug Bounty Report is typically submitted to a platform or organization offering rewards for identifying security vulnerabilities. A comprehensive Bug Bounty Report should include the following sections:
Summary Title: A concise and descriptive title of the vulnerability.
Target: Specify the affected system, application, or component.
Vulnerability Details:
Description: A brief overview of the vulnerability.
Impact: Potential consequences if exploited.
Severity: Assign a severity level (e.g., Low, Medium, High, Critical).
Reproduction Steps:
Detailed, step-by-step instructions to reproduce the vulnerability.
Include relevant screenshots, HTTP requests, or Proof of Concept (PoC) code snippets.
Recommendations:
Suggested remediation steps to address the vulnerability.
References (optional):
Links to external materials, documentation, or security guides, such as OWASP resources.
Penetration Testing Report
A Penetration Testing Report is a formal document provided to clients after conducting a security assessment of their systems. A comprehensive Penetration Testing Report should include the following sections:
Executive Summary:
Overview of the engagement, including objectives and scope.
High-level findings and their potential business impacts.
Methodology:
Description of the testing approach and techniques used.
Justification for the chosen methods.
Scope:
Detailed outline of the systems, networks, and applications tested.
Clarification of any out-of-scope areas.
Findings:
Detailed descriptions of identified vulnerabilities.
Risk assessments, including likelihood and impact.
Evidence, such as screenshots, logs, or PoC code.
Recommendations:
Specific, actionable remediation steps for each finding.
Prioritization based on risk levels.
Conclusion:
Summary of the overall security posture.
Suggestions for improving security measures.
Appendices (if applicable):
Glossary of terms.
Detailed technical data or supplementary information.
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