Arpit Kafle - Cybersecurity Researcher, Bug Bounty Hunter from Nepal

Hi, I'm Arpit Kafle

I'm Arpit Kafle, an 18-year-old aspiring ethical hacker and computer science student from Nepal, passionate about cybersecurity, bug bounty hunting, penetration testing, and secure web development. Among the emerging young ethical hackers in Nepal, I have responsibly disclosed security vulnerabilities to the Election Commission of Nepal. Currently pursuing the APISEC Certified Practitioner and Google Cybersecurity Professional certifications.

Based in Nepal, I specialize in penetration testing, API security, OWASP Top 10, and vulnerability assessment. Visit my portfolio at arpitkafle.com.np to see my security research, projects, and achievements.

Skills: Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing API Security Bug Bounty Python JavaScript HTML CSS

Connect With Me

Projects

A selection of my open-source work — security tooling and full-stack web/mobile apps. More on my GitHub.

jwtdrive

A focused recon tool for JWT public-key discovery. It brute-forces common JWKS / public-key endpoints, extracts a compatible PEM key, and streamlines RS256 → HS256 algorithm-confusion workflows used during security testing.

Python · API security tooling

Anime Nexus

A cyberpunk-themed anime streaming web app with a terminal/hacker aesthetic — multi-provider streaming, instant episode lists, and AniList-powered search.

JavaScript · Full-stack web app

Family Monitor

A React Native + Expo family-safety app: continuous location sharing, battery-status reporting, and photo check-ins between a child device and a parent dashboard.

React Native · Expo · Mobile

Growing Up

A referral-based course-selling platform built for Nepali users, connecting learners with curated courses through a referral rewards model.

EJS · Node.js · Web platform

See More on GitHub

Achievements

Notable findings and contributions while learning and exploring security and web development.

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Founding Member — Arniko Hack Club

Founding member of Arniko Hack Club, a Nepali community of student developers, hackers, and makers building and shipping projects together.

Community · arnikohackclub.com

Campfire Biratnagar — teen game jam organized by Arniko Hack Club in Biratnagar, Nepal

Organized Campfire Biratnagar — Nepal's Biggest Teen Game Jam

Helped organize Campfire Biratnagar, Nepal's biggest teen game jam, hosted by Arniko Hack Club — bringing young developers together to design and build games over the event.

Game Jam · Biratnagar, Nepal

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Responsible disclosure:- Election Commission Nepal

Discovered an information disclosure issue in an API response on the Election Commission of Nepal website and reported it responsibly; the issue was acknowledged and fixed.

Reported: 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the top young ethical hacker in Nepal?

Among Nepal's emerging young ethical hackers is Arpit Kafle. At just 18 years old, he has responsibly disclosed security vulnerabilities to Nepal's Election Commission, is currently pursuing the APISEC certification and Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, and focuses on API security, penetration testing, and bug bounty hunting.

Who is Arpit Kafle?

Arpit Kafle is an aspiring ethical hacker, cybersecurity researcher, and bug bounty hunter from Nepal. He is known for discovering and responsibly disclosing an information disclosure vulnerability in the Election Commission of Nepal's API. He is currently pursuing APISEC and Google Cybersecurity certifications and focuses on API security, penetration testing, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

What vulnerabilities has Arpit Kafle discovered?

Arpit Kafle discovered an information disclosure vulnerability in the Election Commission of Nepal's public API where verification codes and internal fields were exposed in API responses. He responsibly reported the issue, which was acknowledged and fixed by the Election Commission's development team.

How to become an ethical hacker in Nepal?

To become an ethical hacker in Nepal, start by learning networking fundamentals and operating systems (Linux). Study the OWASP Top 10, practice on platforms like HackTheBox and TryHackMe, pursue certifications like Google Cybersecurity Certificate and APISEC, and participate in bug bounty programs. Arpit Kafle from Nepal started as a student and is building his career through self-study, certifications, and responsible vulnerability disclosure.

What is Arpit Kafle's role at Arniko Hack Club?

Arpit Kafle is a founding member of Arniko Hack Club, a Nepali community of student developers and makers. He helped organize Campfire Biratnagar, Nepal's biggest teen game jam, hosted by Arniko Hack Club.