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$100-$20k worth Account Takeover Vulnerability | Hidden Practical Steps
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4 min readFeb 25, 2025
Hidden methods to find Account Takeover Vulnerability in Bug Bounties
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Hi geeks, it4chis3c (Twitter) came-up with another bounty earning write-up in the Bug Bounty Hunting Series:
Account Takeover (ATO) vulnerabilities allow attackers to hijack user accounts, often leading to data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. For bug hunters, ATO is a goldmine — it’s common, high-impact, and often overlooked.
1. Password Reset Exploits
a. Host Header Injection to Steal Tokens
Step-by-Step:
- Intercept the password reset request (Burp Suite).
- Inject a custom
HostorX-Forwarded-Hostheader pointing to your server.
