Nikhil Mahala
@nikhilmahala
Security researcher at HackerOne and Bugcrowd with paid P3 findings and a Rank 31 leaderboard placement.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At HackerOne and Bugcrowd, I discovered and responsibly disclosed IDOR, CSRF, and Broken Access Control vulnerabilities, including a confirmed P3 IDOR that earned a bounty. My submissions earned me Rank 31 on a HackerOne program leaderboard.
I built PyLogAlert, a Python log analysis engine with stateful event correlation and YAML-based detection rules. I’m OSCP+ certified and have solved 150+ machines across Hack The Box and Offensive Security Proving Grounds.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Security Researcher
HackerOne & Bugcrowd
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Discovered and responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities including IDOR, CSRF, and Broken Access Control, with several validated as P3-severity findings. Achieved Rank 31 on a HackerOne program leaderboard.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2023 -
Grade: 7.9 CGPA
Pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with a CGPA of 7.9, expected to graduate in July 2027.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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