Program Overview
M-Pesa Africa Limited runs a bug bounty program on HackerOne. The program has 12 in-scope assets and is managed by HackerOne's triage team.
12
In-Scope Assets
6h
Avg Response
93%
Efficiency
1d
Avg Bounty Time
334d
Avg Resolve
In-Scope Assets
| Asset | Type | Max Severity | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| *.m-pesa.com | WILDCARD | Critical | Bounty |
| 1442121355 | APPLE_STORE_APP_ID | Critical | Bounty |
| 1502222766 | APPLE_STORE_APP_ID | Critical | Bounty |
| com.vodafone.mpesa.drc | GOOGLE_PLAY_APP_ID | Critical | Bounty |
| com.vodafone.mpesa.ls | GOOGLE_PLAY_APP_ID | Critical | Bounty |
| com.vodafone.mpesa.mozambique | GOOGLE_PLAY_APP_ID | Critical | Bounty |
| m-pesa.africa | URL | Critical | Bounty |
| mpa.ekyc.backoffice.m-pesa.com | URL | Critical | Bounty |
| mpa.ekyc.selfregister.m-pesa.com | URL | Critical | Bounty |
| mpa.qr.web.m-pesa.com | OTHER | Critical | Bounty |
| openapi.m-pesa.com | URL | Critical | Bounty |
| openapiportal.m-pesa.com | URL | Critical | Bounty |
Out-of-Scope Assets
- business.m-pesa.com
- com.vodacom.mpesa.ls.business
- mz.m-pesa.com
- ra.ls.m-pesa.com
- sso.m-pesa.vm.co.mz
- sso.pr.m-pesa.vm.co.mz
Tips for Hacking M-Pesa Africa Limited
- 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 M-Pesa Africa Limited?
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 M-Pesa Africa Limited pay bounties?
Yes, M-Pesa Africa Limited offers monetary rewards for valid security vulnerabilities.
What types of vulnerabilities does M-Pesa Africa Limited accept?
M-Pesa Africa Limited accepts reports for vulnerabilities found in their 12 in-scope assets. Common accepted vulnerability types include XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR, authentication bypass, and RCE. Check the program policy for specific exclusions.