[MEGA-GUIDE] The Ultimate Google Dorks Collection for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty

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[MEGA-GUIDE] The Ultimate Google Dorks Collection for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty - kushzh4x - Feb 23, 2026

Hi everyone,

Google Dorking (Google Hacking) remains one of the most powerful tools in a researcher's arsenal for the reconnaissance phase. Today, I’m sharing a comprehensive and curated list of dorks to help you identify security flaws and sensitive data exposure.

⚠️ ETHICAL NOTICE: This list is for authorized security auditing and educational purposes only. Unauthorized access to data is illegal. Respect the laws and the targets.

Post compiled and shared by: kushzh4x

📂 1. Sensitive Files & Information Disclosure
Dorks to find files that should be under lock and key.

Exposed Environment Files:

Code 
filetype:env "DB_PASSWORD" | "SECRET_KEY"

Backup Databases:

Code 
intitle:"index of" "backup.sql" | "dump.sql" | "db_backup.gz"

SSH Private Keys:

Code 
filetype:pem "BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY"

Configuration Files:

Code 
extension:config "connectionString="

VS Code Settings (FTP/SSH):

Code 
inurl:".vscode" "sftp.json" | "settings.json"

Git Repositories:

Code 
intitle:"index of" ".git/config"

🔑 2. Credentials & API Keys
Searching for credential leaks directly within the code.

WordPress Configs:

Code 
filetype:php "DB_PASSWORD" "wp-config.php"

AWS Credentials:

Code 
filetype:txt "aws_access_key_id" | "aws_secret_access_key"

Log Files with Passwords:

Code 
filetype:log "login" | "password" | "user_id"

Firebase Databases:

Code 
inurl:firebaseio.com ".json"

🛡️ 3. Login Panels & Admin Portals
To map the attack surface of a target organization.

General Admin Panels:

Code 
intitle:"Login" "admin" inurl:admin

Dashboard Discovery:

Code 
inurl:/dashboard/home.php | inurl:/admin/index.php

Exposed Control Panels:

Code 
intitle:"cPanel" "2082" | intitle:"Plesk" "8443"

Unprotected PHPMyAdmin:

Code 
intitle:"phpMyAdmin" "Running on" inurl:"phpmyadmin"

🛠️ 4. Vulnerability Hunting (Potential SQLi/XSS/LFI)
Parameters that are usually "juicy" for finding flaws.

Potential SQL Injection:

Code 
inurl:".php?id=" | inurl:".php?cat=" | inurl:".php?item="

Local File Inclusion (LFI):

Code 
inurl:"include.php?file=" | inurl:"page.php?p="

Open Redirects:

Code 
inurl:"redirect.php?url=" | inurl:"return="

Directory Listing:

Code 
intitle:"index of" "parent directory"

📡 5. IoT, Hardware & Industrial Systems
Connected devices that often have weak configurations.

Webcams (Generic):

Code 
intitle:"Live View / - AXIS"

Printers:

Code 
intitle:"Network Print Server" inurl:top.html

Industrial Systems (SCADA):

Code 
intitle:"SCADA Login" | inurl:/Scada/

UPS / Power Systems:

Code 
intitle:"APC Management Card" | inurl:ups_stats.html

🌟 BONUS: Exotic Dorks (2026 Selection) — The kushzh4x Special
These are less common but extremely effective in modern infrastructures:

Jupyter Notebooks:

Code 
intitle:"Jupyter Notebook" inurl:tree

Docker Registry API:

Code 
inurl:/v2/_catalog

Kibana Dashboards:

Code 
intitle:"Kibana" inurl:5601

Exposed Grafana Panels:

Code 
intitle:"Grafana" inurl:3000

ElasticSearch Nodes:

Code 
inurl:9200 "/_cat/indices"

Jenkins Build Servers:

Code 
intitle:"Dashboard [Jenkins]"

Government Documents:

Code 
site:*.gov filetype:pdf "confidential" | "internal use only"

Email Servers (Exposed Logs):

Code 
filetype:log inurl:mail "authentication failed"

🚀 Pro Tips by kushzh4x

Scope your search: Always use

Code 
site:target.com

to avoid getting lost in the noise.

Filter by Date: Add

Code 
after:2025

to find recent leaks that haven't been patched yet.

Avoid CAPTCHAs: If Google blocks you, rotate your VPN or use automation tools like Dork-eye.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve found using these commands? Leave a comment and let’s keep this thread updated!

RE: [MEGA-GUIDE] The Ultimate Google Dorks Collection for Ethical Hacking & Bug Bounty - EGY.voldemort - Feb 28, 2026

Awesome