Program Overview
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada runs a vulnerability disclosure program on HackerOne. The program has 15 in-scope assets and is managed by HackerOne's triage team.
In-Scope Assets
| Asset | Type | Max Severity | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| *.cds-snc.ca | WILDCARD | Critical | No Bounty |
| *.cdssandbox.xyz | WILDCARD | Critical | No Bounty |
| *.digital.canada.ca | WILDCARD | Critical | No Bounty |
| *.notification.canada.ca | WILDCARD | Critical | No Bounty |
| *.numerique.canada.ca | WILDCARD | Critical | No Bounty |
| api.signin-connexion.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| app.signin-connexion.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| articles.alpha.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| auth.signin-connexion.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| delivrance-verification.alpha.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| design-system.alpha.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| gciv-dvgc.alpha.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| issue-verify.alpha.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
| talent.canada.ca | URL | Critical | No Bounty |
Out-of-Scope Assets
- All other assets
- ai-answers.alpha.canada.ca
- ai-answers.cdssandbox.xyz
- blawx.cdssandbox.xyz
- reponses-ia.alpha.canada.ca
- reponses-ia.cdssandbox.xyz
- strapi.cdssandbox.xyz
Tips for Hacking Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada
- 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 Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada?
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 Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada pay bounties?
No, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada runs a Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) without monetary rewards. You may receive recognition or swag.
What types of vulnerabilities does Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada accept?
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat/Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada accepts reports for vulnerabilities found in their 15 in-scope assets. Common accepted vulnerability types include XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR, authentication bypass, and RCE. Check the program policy for specific exclusions.