Mastering Dirsearch for Bug Hunting

INTRODUCTION

In bug bounty hunting, uncovering hidden directories and files is crucial. Dirsearch, a powerful command-line tool, helps brute-force directories and files on web servers, revealing hidden paths that may contain vulnerabilities.

INSTALLATION

Install Dirsearch with the following commands in Linux:

git clone https://github.com/maurosoria/dirsearch.git

cd dirsearch

pip install -r requirements.txt

BASIC USAGE

A basic Dirsearch command:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com -e php,html,js

CUSTOM WORDLIST

Use a tailored wordlist:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com -w /path/to/wordlist.txt

RECURSIVE BRUTEFORCING

Explore discovered directories recursively:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com -r

IGNORING STATUS CODE

Ignore specific status codes, like 403:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com -i 403

DELAY BETWEEN REQUEST

Set a delay to avoid rate limiting:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com – delay=2

RANDOM USER-AGENT

Evade detection with random user-agent strings:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com – random-agent

SAVING OUTPUT

Save your results for later analysis:

python3 dirsearch.py -u http://target.com -o output.txt

Dirsearch is essential for discovering hidden web paths. By using its advanced features, you can uncover vulnerabilities more effectively. Always use Dirsearch responsibly and within the scope of your engagement policy. Happy hunting!

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