Web Application Penetration Testing
Manual, methodology-driven testing of web applications and admin panels — full OWASP Top 10 coverage, plus the business-logic and authentication flaws that automated scanners consistently miss.
What's included
This engagement is a hands-on assessment of your web application, driven by manual testing rather than an automated scan with a logo on the cover page. I test for injection flaws (SQLi, command injection), cross-site scripting, server-side request forgery, insecure direct object references, CSRF, XXE, and remote code execution paths — but the higher-value work is in authentication bypass, session handling, privilege escalation, and business logic abuse: the flaws that only surface when someone actually tries to break the workflow.
| Coverage area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Injection | SQL injection, command injection, template injection |
| Access control | IDOR, privilege escalation, forced browsing |
| Auth & session | Auth bypass, session fixation, weak password reset flows |
| Client-side | XSS (reflected, stored, DOM-based), CSRF, clickjacking |
| Business logic | Workflow abuse, race conditions, price/quantity manipulation |
| Server-side | SSRF, XXE, insecure deserialization, RCE paths |
Deliverables
- Scoped test plan and rules of engagement, agreed before testing starts.
- A written report: each finding with proof of concept, business impact, CVSS score, and remediation guidance.
- An executive summary for stakeholders who need the headline, not the packet capture.
- One retest window after fixes ship, to confirm remediation.
Who this is for: engineering teams shipping a new application or feature, companies preparing for a compliance audit, or any team that wants a second set of eyes before attackers find the gap first.
Common questions
What does a web application penetration test cover?
A web application penetration test covers the OWASP Top 10 (injection, broken access control, security misconfiguration, and more), plus authentication and session management, business logic flaws, and client-side vulnerabilities like XSS and CSRF.
How long does a typical engagement take?
Timelines depend on application size and scope, but most single-application engagements run one to three weeks, including manual testing, triage, and reporting.
Do you provide a written report with remediation steps?
Yes. Every engagement ends with a written report containing proof-of-concept steps, business impact, CVSS-based severity, and concrete remediation guidance for each finding.
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