bugcrowd-reporting

Guide Bugcrowd vulnerability report authors through VRT selection and severity overrides.

1|Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jellaharshith/SWIFT --skill bugcrowd-reporting-jellaharshith
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Skill: bugcrowd-reporting
Source: https://github.com/jellaharshith/SWIFT/tree/main/swift/skills/cbh/skills/bugcrowd-reporting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jellaharshith/SWIFT --skill bugcrowd-reporting-jellaharshith

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you craft higher-quality Bugcrowd submissions by choosing the right VRT node, requesting correct technical severity when the default underrates impact, and pre-empting common OOS auto-close reasons with targeted rebuttals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • VRT category selection with search & fallback: Guides a disciplined lookup order (bug class, data category, control bypass, endpoint type, then parent node) and advises what to do when no accurate VRT exists.
  • Manual severity override workflow: Explains when and how to override Bugcrowd’s VRT-derived technical severity without over-claiming.
  • Severity-request paragraph for the first body section: Provides an “always first” template to request review before triagers act on the form-default severity.
  • OOS-clause rebuttal templates: Supplies ready-to-adapt justifications for rate-limiting non-auth endpoints, “debug info” framing, user enumeration, and “theoretical issues” objections.
  • Chain filing cross-reference strategy: Recommends filing the chain consumer first and cross-referencing primitive submissions by submission UUID.
  • QA vs production target selection guidance and researcher hygiene: Adds notes for Bugcrowd-friendly targeting (including QA-testing disclosures) and account/session restoration practices.

Quick Start

Use the bugcrowd-reporting skill to draft a Bugcrowd submission description by selecting the closest VRT node, adding a first-section severity request when needed, and including the appropriate in-scope justification section for likely OOS objections.

Frequently Asked Questions about bugcrowd-reporting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I select the correct vulnerability rating taxonomy category for a Bugcrowd report?▼

To select the correct vulnerability rating taxonomy (VRT) category for a Bugcrowd report, follow a disciplined lookup order: bug class, data category, control bypass, endpoint type, then parent node. If no accurate VRT exists, map to the closest parent node.

How do I write a severity request for a Bugcrowd vulnerability submission?▼

Write a severity request for a Bugcrowd submission by placing an "always first" template paragraph in the report body. This requests manual severity overrides when the default VRT-derived technical severity underrates the actual impact, avoiding over-claiming.

How do I rebut out-of-scope auto-close reasons in a Bugcrowd bug bounty report?▼

Rebut out-of-scope (OOS) auto-close reasons in a bug bounty report by adapting targeted justification templates. These pre-empt common triager objections regarding rate-limiting non-auth endpoints, "debug info" framing, user enumeration, and "theoretical issues".

What is the best way to file chained bug bounty findings on Bugcrowd?▼

The best way to file chained bug bounty findings on Bugcrowd is to file the chain consumer submission first. Then, cross-reference the primitive submissions by their submission UUID to ensure triagers can follow the full exploit chain.

Can I test QA targets instead of production environments on Bugcrowd?▼

Yes, you can test QA targets instead of production environments on Bugcrowd. The platform supports QA-testing disclosures and requires specific researcher hygiene practices, including account and session restoration, to ensure testing remains within scope.

When should I override Bugcrowd technical severity derived from the VRT?▼

Override Bugcrowd technical severity derived from the VRT when the default rating underrates the actual impact of the vulnerability. Apply manual severity overrides using targeted severity-request templates without over-claiming the issue's true severity.