Program Overview
Yahoo Bug Bounty runs a bug bounty program on Intigriti with a maximum payout of $15,000. The program has 37 in-scope assets.
37
In-Scope Assets
$15,000
Max Payout
In-Scope Assets
| Asset | Type | Max Severity | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| *ensemble*.yahoo.com | WILDCARD | ||
| *omega*.yahoo.com | WILDCARD | ||
| 7 News | OTHER | ||
| apis.mail.yahoo.com | URL | ||
| data.mail.yahoo.com | URL | ||
| Gemini | OTHER | ||
| Low Cost Access | OTHER | ||
| Identity Services | OTHER | ||
| onepush.query.yahoo.com | URL | ||
| Other (Misc) | OTHER | ||
| proddata.xobni.yahoo.com | URL | ||
| Social Media Accounts | OTHER | ||
| TW eCommerce: Auctions | OTHER | ||
| TW eCommerce: Shopping | OTHER | ||
| TW eCommerce: Used Car | OTHER | ||
| TW Media: Front Page | OTHER | ||
| TW Media: News | OTHER | ||
| TW Media: Stock | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Calendar | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Finance | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo HK News | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Mail | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo News | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Open Source Projects | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Search | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Best Ball | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Daily Fantasy | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Editorial | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Fantasy Games | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Fantasy Slate/PicknWin | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Fantasy Sports | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Fantasy Wallet | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Sports: Mobile | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Video | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo Weather | OTHER | ||
| Yahoo! (Misc) | OTHER | ||
| yimg.com | URL |
Out-of-Scope Assets
- Flurry
- TW eCommerce: Store
Tips for Hacking Yahoo Bug Bounty
- 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 Yahoo Bug Bounty?
Sign up on Intigriti, 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 Yahoo Bug Bounty pay bounties?
Yes, Yahoo Bug Bounty offers monetary rewards for valid security vulnerabilities.
What types of vulnerabilities does Yahoo Bug Bounty accept?
Yahoo Bug Bounty accepts reports for vulnerabilities found in their 37 in-scope assets. Common accepted vulnerability types include XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR, authentication bypass, and RCE. Check the program policy for specific exclusions.