AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments.

API Fuzzing for Bug Bounty

Purpose

Provide comprehensive techniques for testing REST, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs during bug bounty hunting and penetration testing engagements. Covers vulnerability discovery, authentication bypass, IDOR exploitation, and API-specific attack vectors.

Inputs/Prerequisites

• Burp Suite or similar proxy tool
• API wordlists (SecLists, api_wordlist)
• Understanding of REST/GraphQL/SOAP protocols
• Python for scripting
• Target API endpoints and documentation (if available)

Outputs/Deliverables