Web Application Penetration Testing Services

Secure Your Web Applications

Gain peace of mind with our web application pentesting service. Our team of UK-based certified ethical hackers will simulate real-world attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your web applications, APIs, and mobile apps.

Authenticated and unauthenticated testing of your web applications to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and more.

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What our Web Application Security Testing Includes

At Exploitr we provide a thorough assessment of the security of your web applications, websites, and APIs. This includes identifying security vulnerabilities and exploiting them to demonstrate the potential impact of a successful attack.

We go above and beyond the OWASP Top 10 to ensure that your applications are secure against a wide range of threats.

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Authenticated Testing

Alongside unauthenticated testing we provide Authenticated testing, delving deeper into your web applications to identify authorisation and access control issues, as well as other vulnerabilities that may not be visible during unauthenticated testing.

This includes testing user roles, access control, permissions, and session management.

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OWASP Standards

Our testing methodology is aligned with the OWASP Top 10, ensuring that we cover the most critical web application vulnerabilities.

This includes broken access control, SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and more.

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API Testing

We include API penetration testing as part of our web application assessments.

This ensures that your web application’s API endpoints are secure against common vulnerabilities such as parameter manipulation, broken object level authorisation, excessive data exposure, and more.

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Manual & Automated Testing

Our web application penetration testing combines both manual and automated testing techniques.

This means we perform manual testing to uncover complex vulnerabilities and logic flaws that automated tools may miss, while also leveraging automated tools to ensure thorough coverage of your applications.

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Business Logic Flaws

In addition to technical vulnerabilities, we also assess your web applications for business logic flaws.

These are vulnerabilities that arise from the way your application is designed and how it handles user interactions, which can lead to unintended consequences or security issues.

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Expert Reporting

We provide detailed executive and technical reports that include a summary of findings, technical details, and actionable recommendations for remediation.

Our reports are tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Manual Web Application Testing (vs Automated Scanning)

Automated vulnerability scanning can be a useful tool in identifying common vulnerabilities within web applications. However, they often miss complex vulnerabilities and logic flaws that can only be identified through manual testing.

At Exploitr, our web app pentest methodology leads with manually-driven testing, which is supplemented by semi and fully automated tools to ensure we cover the breadth and depth of your applications.

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Contact our team today to schedule a call to discuss your web application penetration testing needs. Strengthen your website security today.

Manage your Vulnerabilities with Our ASM Platform

With every penetration test we provide access to our collaborative Attack Surface Management platform to help you manage and track the remediation of identified vulnerabilities. View detailed technical information, screenshots, and remediation advice for each finding without needing to open a PDF.

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Collaborative Vulnerability Remediation

Gain access to the Attack Surface Center attack surface management platform following your penetration test to manage your vulnerabilities, assets, and track remediation progress.

  • Asset Discovery & Vulnerability Management
  • Automated Vulnerability Scanning
  • Custom and AI-Powered Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • AWS, Slack, and GitHub Integrations

FAQs

What web application vulnerabilities do you test for?

Our testing methodology provides thorough coverage of your applications and not just the common vulnerabilities found within the OWASP top 10 such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), security misconfigurations, sensitive data exposure, and broken access controls, among others.

We also assess for business logic flaws, insecure direct object references, and other vulnerabilities that may not be covered by standard vulnerability scanners. Testing can also include both unauthenticated as well as authenticated testing, depending on your requirements and the scope of the engagement.

Our goal is to provide a thorough assessment of your application’s security posture. We can also tailor our testing to focus on specific areas of concern or compliance requirements you may have. Our methodology is aligned with industry standards such as OWASP .

Do you test APIs as part of your web application penetration testing?

Yes, our application penetration testing services cover both the frontend and backend of your web applications, including RESTful and SOAP APIs. We also provide dedicated API penetration testing services to ensure that your APIs are secure against common vulnerabilities such as parameter manipulation, broken object level authorisation, excessive data exposure, and more.

What do I need to provide for a web application penetration test?

To conduct a web application penetration test, we typically require the following:

  • A detailed scope of the engagement, including the specific applications or APIs to be tested.
  • Access credentials for authenticated testing, if applicable. Otherwise we will include self-registration and unauthenticated testing where possible.
  • If the penetration test is taken under an open-book engagement then any relevant documentation or architecture diagrams that can help us understand the application.
  • Information about any known vulnerabilities or previous security assessments, if available.

Our first step is to work with you to define the scope and requirements based on your specific needs and any compliance requirements.

How long does it take to test a web application?

The time needed to complete a web application penetration test can vary based upon the size and complexity of the application, along with the functionality of the application and the scope of the engagement.

For an unauthenticated assessment of a typical web application the penetration test could take 2-3 days, while a more complex application with one or more user roles, self-registration, and payment processing could take 5-7 days or more.

My website is built using a CMS like WordPress or Joomla. Can you still test it?

Yes, we can test web applications built using popular content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and others. These platforms often have their own set of vulnerabilities and security considerations that we will assess as part of our penetration testing process.

We will look for common vulnerabilities such as outdated plugins or themes, misconfigurations, and other security issues that could be exploited by attackers. Additionally, we can provide recommendations for securing your CMS and its components to help mitigate potential risks.