Yelp Bug Bounty Program

Program Overview

Yelp runs a bug bounty program on HackerOne. The program has 9 in-scope assets.

In-Scope Assets

Asset	Type	Max Severity	Eligible
*.yelp-support.com	WILDCARD	High	Bounty
*.yelp.com	WILDCARD	Critical	Bounty
*.yelpwifi.com	WILDCARD	Low	Bounty
284910350	APPLE_STORE_APP_ID	Critical	Bounty
542767785	APPLE_STORE_APP_ID	Critical	Bounty
936983378	APPLE_STORE_APP_ID	Critical	Bounty
com.yelp.android	GOOGLE_PLAY_APP_ID	Critical	Bounty
com.yelp.android.biz	GOOGLE_PLAY_APP_ID	Critical	Bounty
yelptop100.com	URL	Low	Bounty

Out-of-Scope Assets

• blog.yelp.com
• cloud.e.yelp-business.com
• engineeringblog.yelp.com
• www.yelp-ir.com
• yelp-press.com
• yelp.careers

Tips for Hacking Yelp

1. Read the policy — Understand what's in scope, out of scope, and any specific testing restrictions before you start.
2. Enumerate the attack surface — Use subdomain enumeration and directory bruteforcing to map all accessible endpoints.
3. Focus on high-impact bugs — Look for SQL injection, SSRF, and IDOR vulnerabilities first.
4. Test authentication flows — Check for OAuth misconfigurations and CSRF in login/signup flows.
5. 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 Yelp?

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 Yelp pay bounties?

Yes, Yelp offers monetary rewards for valid security vulnerabilities.

What types of vulnerabilities does Yelp accept?

Yelp accepts reports for vulnerabilities found in their 9 in-scope assets. Common accepted vulnerability types include XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR, authentication bypass, and RCE. Check the program policy for specific exclusions.