services / web-application-penetration-testing

Every Input
Is an
Attack Surface

We test your application the way an attacker actually would — abusing logic, chaining low-severity bugs into account takeover, and going far beyond what an automated scanner will ever surface.

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request.http
idor_test.http
auth_bypass.http
GET /api/v1/invoices/8841 HTTP/1.1 Authorization: Bearer <user_A_token> # Response — 200 OK, returns user B's invoice IDOR — BOLA { "invoice_id": 8841, "owner": "user_B", "amount": 42500 } POST /api/v1/password-reset HTTP/1.1 { "email": "victim@corp.com", "role": "admin" } # ⚠ Mass assignment — role field silently accepted GET /search?q=%27+UNION+SELECT+*-- # ⚠ SQLi confirmed — 340ms → 6100ms time-based delay # ✅ Fix: parameterised queries + object-level auth checks
vulnerability classes

What We Find

Full OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security Top 10 coverage — manual exploitation backed by targeted automated tooling.

injection.sql / xss.js CRITICAL
Injection & XSS

SQL, NoSQL, and command injection; reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS; server-side template injection — traced from every user-controlled input to its sink.

SQLiXSSSSTI
auth_flow.session CRITICAL
Broken Authentication & Session Management

Credential stuffing resistance, weak password reset flows, session fixation, JWT algorithm confusion, predictable tokens, and missing MFA enforcement on sensitive actions.

JWTMFASession
access_control.rbac CRITICAL
Broken Access Control (IDOR / BOLA)

Insecure direct object references, broken object and function-level authorization, horizontal and vertical privilege escalation across every user role in the application.

IDORBOLARBAC
business_logic.flow HIGH
Business Logic Abuse

Price manipulation, coupon and discount stacking, race conditions in checkout and withdrawal flows, workflow step-skipping, and negative-quantity or overflow abuse.

Race ConditionsWorkflow Bypass
api_endpoints.rest / .graphql HIGH
API Security (REST & GraphQL)

Excessive data exposure, mass assignment, missing rate limiting, GraphQL introspection abuse and nested query denial-of-service, and broken function-level authorization across endpoints.

RESTGraphQLRate Limiting
config.env / headers MEDIUM
Security Misconfiguration

Missing security headers, verbose error messages leaking stack traces, exposed debug endpoints, permissive CORS policies, and outdated components with known CVEs.

CORSHeadersCVEs
how we work

Testing Methodology

Aligned to the OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG) and PTES — manual-first, role-aware, and mapped to real user journeys.

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Scoping & Application Mapping

Walk through every user role, feature, and workflow. Map the full application surface — pages, API endpoints, hidden parameters, and third-party integrations in scope.

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Automated Baseline Scan

Run Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nuclei to establish a baseline of low-hanging findings and surface areas that warrant deeper manual attention.

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Manual Exploitation

Manually test authentication, session handling, access control, and every input field for injection — proving impact with working proof-of-concept requests, not theoretical risk.

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Business Logic & Access Control Testing

Test each feature against every user role to surface IDOR, privilege escalation, and workflow abuse that requires understanding the application's intent to uncover.

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API & Integration Testing

Test REST and GraphQL endpoints directly — bypassing the front-end to probe authorization, rate limiting, and data exposure at the API layer.

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Reporting & Retest

Deliver an annotated findings report with request/response evidence and exact fix guidance. Free retest included once fixes are deployed to confirm closure.

tools & frameworks

What We Use

Industry-standard tooling backed by manual, human-led exploitation — no report is ever a raw scanner export.

Burp Suite Pro OWASP ZAP sqlmap Nuclei Postman GraphQL Voyager ffuf Nikto JWT_Tool Autorize Param Miner Arjun Amass Nmap testssl.sh Custom Burp Extensions
deliverables

What You Get

findings_report.pdf

Annotated Findings Report

Every vulnerability documented with affected endpoint, request/response evidence, CVSS score, and exact fix recommendations ready for your developers to action.

exec_summary.pdf

Executive Summary

A non-technical summary of application security posture, risk exposure, and top-priority fixes — written for leadership and product stakeholders.

findings.csv / SARIF

Machine-Readable Output

Findings exported in a format ready for direct import into Jira, GitHub, or GitLab — so developers can action results without leaving their workflow.

retest_confirmation.pdf

Free 30-Day Retest

After remediation, we retest every finding and issue a signed confirmation letter — useful for compliance audits and vendor security questionnaires.

debrief_call.cal

Developer Debrief Session

A live walkthrough with your engineering team explaining each attack scenario, answering fix questions, and advising on secure coding patterns going forward.

compliance_mapping.csv

Compliance Mapping

Findings mapped against OWASP Top 10, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 — ready to hand directly to auditors and enterprise customers as evidence of testing.

frequently asked

Common Questions

Straight answers about scope, coverage, and what a web application penetration test actually involves.

What is web application penetration testing?
Web application penetration testing is an authorised, simulated attack against a web application to identify exploitable security flaws such as injection vulnerabilities, broken authentication, insecure access control, and business logic abuse — going beyond automated scanning to prove real-world impact through manual exploitation.
What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a web application pentest?
A vulnerability scan uses automated tools to flag known signatures and misconfigurations, often producing false positives and missing logic-based flaws. Web application penetration testing adds manual, human-led exploitation to confirm real exploitability and uncover business logic and access control issues that scanners can't detect.
Does this cover the OWASP Top 10?
Yes. Every engagement is aligned to the OWASP Top 10 and OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG), covering broken access control, cryptographic failures, injection, insecure design, security misconfiguration, vulnerable components, authentication failures, and server-side request forgery.
Can this include API testing?
Yes. API penetration testing is included or offered as an add-on, covering REST and GraphQL APIs against the OWASP API Security Top 10 — including broken object level authorization (BOLA), excessive data exposure, and mass assignment vulnerabilities.
How long does a web application penetration test take?
Most single application assessments take 5 to 10 business days depending on the number of user roles, unique workflows, and API endpoints in scope. A detailed report typically follows within 3 to 5 business days after testing concludes.
Do you need our source code to test?
No. Testing is typically performed as black-box or grey-box testing using valid credentials for each user role, without requiring source code access. Source code review is available as a separate, complementary service for deeper coverage.
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Find the Flaws
Before Launch

Send us your application — we'll test it the way a real attacker would and return findings your developers can act on immediately. Most assessments start within 5 business days.

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