Cyber Security Testing
Penetration Testing For Web Applications
Web Application Penetration Testing is an in-depth security assessment aimed at simulating real-world cyberattacks on your web applications.
What Is Web Application Penetration Testing?
The objective is to proactively discover and address vulnerabilities before they can be taken advantage of by malicious actors. This testing process replicates the tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by genuine attackers to identify weaknesses such as flawed authentication, insecure data storage, cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and other critical security concerns.
Common Security Risks in Web Applications
SQL Injection, Command Injection, and More…
Injection vulnerabilities arise when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter as part of a command or query. These flaws can enable attackers to access, alter, or erase backend data. They often stem from inadequate input validation or insecure coding practices.
What We Test For:
- SQL Injection
- OS Command Injection
- LDAP Injection
- XML Injection
- Input validation flaws
Credential Stuffing, Session Hijacking, Weak Passwords
Flawed authentication enables attackers to compromise user accounts, seize sessions, or circumvent login mechanisms. These vulnerabilities typically arise from inadequate password policies, the absence of multi-factor authentication (MFA), or ineffective session management. If exploited, they can result in complete account takeover or privilege escalation.
What We Test For:
- Weak or default credentials
- Missing or misconfigured MFA
- Insecure session management
- Brute-force vulnerabilities
- Password reset flaws
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Unauthorised Access Through URL or ID Manipulation
IDOR happens when an application reveals internal object references (such as user IDs or filenames) without sufficient authorisation checks. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate these references to gain access to data or perform actions on behalf of another user. Such exploitation can result in data breaches or misuse of privileges.
What We Test For:
- Unprotected API endpoints
- ID or parameter tampering
- Missing access controls
- Unauthorised resource access
- User-to-user data exposure
Default Settings, Verbose Errors, Unpatched Software
Security misconfiguration is a prevalent risk that can impact any layer of the technology stack. It occurs when security controls are improperly implemented, leading to issues such as open cloud storage, exposed admin panels, or excessive error messages. These vulnerabilities are often easily identified and frequently exploited by attackers.
What We Test For:
- Default credentials
- Open directories or buckets
- Misconfigured HTTP headers
- Stack traces or debug info exposed
- Unnecessary services running