Summary

The video discusses the importance of crafting effective reports for bug bounty hunters and pentesters to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed and fixed efficiently. It emphasizes the key components needed in a security report, regardless of whether it is for a bug bounty program or a pentest.

Key Points

• Descriptive Title: Create a title that immediately communicates the issue and its location (e.g., “Weak Credentials for Admin Panel on domain.com Gives Read-Only Access”).
• Vulnerability Description: Provide a clear explanation of the vulnerability, where it was found, and the affected functionality, including any prerequisites.
• Proof of Concept (PoC): Include clear, step-by-step reproduction steps that allow anyone to replicate the issue without additional guidance.
• Impact Statement: Clearly explain the impact of the vulnerability, ensuring that stakeholders understand its significance while being honest about its severity.
• Remediation Guidelines: Offer guidance on how to fix the vulnerability or link to relevant resources, which can be crucial for fixing issues effectively.
• Visual Aids: Consider adding video recordings for complex vulnerabilities, facilitating better understanding.
• Use of PlexTrack: The video highlights how PlexTrack can streamline and enhance the reporting process and improve the overall quality of reports.

Conclusion

Crafting a comprehensive and clear report is essential for effective communication between security teams and stakeholders. Aspiring security researchers are encouraged to regularly practice writing and revising their reports, ensuring that they are easy to follow and reproduce.