Top 10 Google Dorks for Bug Bounty Hunters
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Google Dorking is a staple in the reconnaissance phase of any Bug Bounty program. Before you launch Burp Suite or Nmap, you should always check what the target has already leaked to the public index.
Below is the classified list of the most effective queries for identifying low-hanging vulnerabilities.
1. Exposed Environment Files
The .env file is the holy grail. It often contains API keys, database credentials, and debug settings.
filetype:env "DB_PASSWORD" site:example.com
2. Public Log Files
Log files can leak user data, internal IP addresses, and system pathways.
filetype:log OR filetype:txt intext:"password" site:example.com
3. SQL Database Dumps
Developers sometimes leave backups in public directories containing schema and data.
filetype:sql intext:"INSERT INTO" site:example.com
4. Directory Listing
Misconfigured servers listing all files, allowing file system browsing.
intitle:"index of /" "parent directory" site:example.com
5. Config Files (XML/CONF)
Reveal server versions and internal network architecture.
filetype:xml OR filetype:conf intext:password site:example.com
6. Exposed Git Repositories
Finding a .git folder exposes the entire version history.
inurl:/.git site:example.com
7. WordPress User Enumeration
Find hidden WordPress login pages or author archives.
inurl:wp-content OR inurl:wp-includes site:example.com
8. PHP Errors
Forcing Google to find crashing pages reveals absolute paths.
filetype:php intext:"fatal error" site:example.com
9. Public S3 Buckets
Google indexes open Amazon S3 buckets containing sensitive data.
site:s3.amazonaws.com "company-name"
10. Login Portals
Finding the admin panel is step one to testing authentication.
inurl:login OR inurl:admin OR intitle:"login" site:example.com
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