Overview
Automated OWASP Top 10 vulnerability scanner for web applications. Tests for SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication bypass, sensitive data exposure, and misconfigurations with detailed remediation guidance.
Environment & Scope
Lab Setup
Python 3.9+ | Requests | BeautifulSoup | Selenium | 2GB RAM
Scope
- Targets: WordPress sites, custom web apps, APIs Tests: • SQL injection (Union-based, time-based, error-based) • Cross-site scripting (reflected, stored, DOM) • CSRF token validation • Authentication/session weaknesses • Sensitive data exposure (API keys, credentials in responses) • Security misconfiguration (headers, CORS) • File upload vulnerabilities • Business logic flaws
Methodology
- 1. Reconnaissance: - URL enumeration - Technology fingerprinting - API endpoint discovery 2. Vulnerability scanning: - Automated payload injection - Response analysis - Manual verification 3. Exploitation validation: - Proof of concept - Impact assessment 4. Report generation with remediation guidance
Key Findings
WordPress plugin vulnerability assessment results: • SQLi in user registration form (HIGH) → CVSS 8.2 • Reflected XSS in search parameter (MEDIUM) → CVSS 6.1 • Missing CSRF protection on password change (HIGH) → CVSS 6.5 • Hardcoded API credentials in plugin (CRITICAL) → CVSS 9.8 • Total findings: 12 (3 critical, 4 high, 5 medium)
Business Impact
Any of these vulnerabilities allows attacker to steal data, compromise user accounts, or gain admin access. This scanner finds them before attackers do.
Remediation & Improvements
- Priority 1 (Critical): Remove hardcoded credentials → immediate Priority 1 (High): Patch SQLi and CSRF → within 7 days Priority 2 (Medium): Fix XSS → within 30 days Estimated remediation time: 40 hours
Lessons Learned
- 1. Automation finds 80% of vulnerabilities; manual testing finds the other 20% 2. Remediation guidance beats just reporting findings 3. Integration into CI/CD prevents regressions
Technologies
Tools & Platforms: Python | Requests | BeautifulSoup | Selenium | SQLmap | OWASP ZAP
Hiring Relevance: Web Security Tester, Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Manager
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