Program Overview
Kong runs a bug bounty program on HackerOne. The program has 14 in-scope assets and is managed by HackerOne's triage team.
14
In-Scope Assets
1d
Avg Response
88%
Efficiency
In-Scope Assets
| Asset | Type | Max Severity | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Actions in our Public Repositories | OTHER | None | Bounty |
| Insomnia CLI (inso) | DOWNLOADABLE_EXECUTABLES | Critical | Bounty |
| Insomnia Desktop Client | DOWNLOADABLE_EXECUTABLES | Critical | Bounty |
| Kong Gateway Enterprise | DOWNLOADABLE_EXECUTABLES | Critical | Bounty |
| Kong Gateway OSS | DOWNLOADABLE_EXECUTABLES | Medium | No Bounty |
| Kong Gateway Plugins (Kong-Supported Only) | DOWNLOADABLE_EXECUTABLES | Critical | Bounty |
| Kong Mesh | DOWNLOADABLE_EXECUTABLES | Critical | Bounty |
| Subdomain Takeover - konghq.com | OTHER | High | Bounty |
| developer.konghq.com | URL | High | Bounty |
| http://cloud.konghq.com | URL | Critical | Bounty |
| https://*.api.konghq.com | WILDCARD | Critical | Bounty |
| https://app.insomnia.rest/ | URL | Critical | Bounty |
| https://us.identity.konghq.com/* | WILDCARD | Critical | Bounty |
| konghq.com | URL | High | Bounty |
Out-of-Scope Assets
- *.*.edge.gateways.konghq.com
- *.gateways.konghq.com
- Kong Enterprise Gateway - Sandbox Functionality
- Non-Kong GitHub Repositories
- Non-Kong Plugins
- https://*.konghq.tech
- https://docs.konghq.com
- https://httpbin.konghq.com/
- https://insomnia.rest/
- https://konghq.com/
- https://kuma.io/
Tips for Hacking Kong
- Read the policy — Understand what's in scope, out of scope, and any specific testing restrictions before you start.
- Enumerate the attack surface — Use subdomain enumeration and directory bruteforcing to map all accessible endpoints.
- Focus on high-impact bugs — Look for SQL injection, SSRF, and IDOR vulnerabilities first.
- Test authentication flows — Check for OAuth misconfigurations and CSRF in login/signup flows.
- Write clear reports — Include steps to reproduce, impact assessment, and suggested remediation. Use Burp Suite to capture evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start hacking Kong?
Sign up on HackerOne, read the program policy carefully, review the in-scope assets listed above, and start testing. Always stay within scope and follow responsible disclosure guidelines.
Does Kong pay bounties?
Yes, Kong offers monetary rewards for valid security vulnerabilities.
What types of vulnerabilities does Kong accept?
Kong accepts reports for vulnerabilities found in their 14 in-scope assets. Common accepted vulnerability types include XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR, authentication bypass, and RCE. Check the program policy for specific exclusions.