Introduction
Penetration testing is a critical step in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in web applications. I carried out a detailed penetration test on OWASP Juice Shop, a purposely vulnerable web app, to demonstrate real-world attack scenarios and their remediation.
- Client :Emily Carter
- Project Type :Cyber Security
- Duration :2 Weeks
- Completion :06 Mar 2019
Client’s Problem
A startup running an e-commerce platform noticed suspicious activity and suspected vulnerabilities in their web application. They were concerned about data breaches and wanted a thorough analysis of their security posture.
Our Strategies
- Performed reconnaissance to gather information about the application and its hosting environment.
- Used automated and manual tools to uncover vulnerabilities.
- Focused on providing actionable remediation steps for every issue found.
Our approach
- Initial Scanning: Used Nmap to identify open ports and services.
- Traffic Analysis: Intercepted HTTP requests with Burp Suite to uncover potential flaws in input validation.
- Exploitation: Exploited SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities using Metasploit.
- Reporting: Compiled a professional report with a severity ranking for each vulnerability and recommended solutions.
Results
The client implemented all recommended fixes, including input sanitization and secure authentication methods, resulting in a significant improvement in their website’s security. Post-testing, their application passed external audits and gained user trust.