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$1000-$10k worth Leaks via Github Secret Dorks
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3 min readFeb 23, 2025
Dive into some Expert Techniques to access Sensitive Leaks/tokens/passwords/files/codes in Github Repositories
Hi geeks, it4chis3c (Twitter) came-up with another bounty earning write-up in the Bug Bounty Hunting Series:
Uncover Secrets, Tokens, and APIs in GitHub Repositories
Developers often accidentally leak credentials, API keys, tokens, and sensitive infrastructure details in public/private repos. Here’s how to systematically exploit GitHub for maximum impact in bug bounties.
1. Recon: Know Your Target’s GitHub Footprint
Why: Organizations often have multiple GitHub accounts, legacy repos, or internal tools exposed.
Tactics & Dork Examples:
Search for all repos under the organization “TargetCompany”:
gh api -X GET search/repositories -f q='org:"TargetCompany"'
