Decoding Web Application Security
Penetration Expertise that Digs Deep
With SharkStriker’s web application penetration service, you can identify all kinds of vulnerabilities sitting on your web application. We use a combination of automated vulnerability assessment and advanced manual penetration testing methods to detect even the most well-hidden vulnerabilities in your app.
Our goal is to give you a 360° view of the vulnerabilities not only in the web application also the various elements that make up the app. These elements include backend networks, databases, source code, etc. Our web app VAPT services are not only limited to identifying these weaknesses but also include recognizing the severity of these vulnerabilities and prioritizing threat mitigation.
Web App Threat Statistics
Key takeaways regarding web applications
Hackers can attack users in 9 out of 10 web applications. Attacks include redirecting users to a hacker-controlled resource, stealing credentials in phishing attacks and infecting computers with malware.
Unauthorized access to applications is possible on 39% of sites. In 2019, full control of the system could be obtained on 16 % of web applications. On 8% of systems, full control of the web application server allowed attacking the local network.
Breaches of sensitive data were a threat in 68% of web applications. Most breachable data was of a personal nature (31% of breaches).
Vulnerability Statistics
82% of vulnerabilities were located in application code.
The average number of vulnerabilities per web application fell by a third compared to 2018. On average, each system contained 22 vulnerabilities , of which 4 were of high severity.
One out of five vulnerabilities has high severity.
Web Application Vulnerability Coverage
We conduct penetration for both proprietary apps and also those from third-party vendors, and our process is designed to identify the most critical web app security risks as underlined by OWASP and MITRE CVE/SANS.
- Sensitive Data Exposure
XML External Entities (XXE)
Broken Access Control
Security Misconfiguration
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Insecure Deserialization
Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
Insufficient Logging & Monitoring
- Your Content Goes Here
Injection
Broken Authentication
Sensitive Data Exposure
XML External Entities (XXE)
Broken Access Control
Security Misconfiguration
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Insecure Deserialization
Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
Insufficient Logging & Monitoring
- Your Content Goes Here
PCI DSS (6.5.1-6.5.10)
The Prioritized Approach provides six security milestones that will help merchants and other organizations incrementally protect against the highest risk factors and escalating threats while on the road to PCI DSS compliance.
Injection Flaws
Many other “High” Risk Vulnerabilities
Buffer Overflows
Insecure Cryptographic Storage
Improper Access Control
Insecure Communications
Improper Error Handling
Broken Authentication and Session Management
The MITRE CVE/SANS Top 10
MITRE has brought out a list that covers the Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors (CWE Top 25) that are extremely common, are widespread, and which if left unaddressed can result in serious vulnerabilities. This list was built keeping in mind the vulnerabilities published in the National Vulnerability Database:
CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-89 SQL Injection
CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CWE-416 Use After Free
CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CWE-78 OS Command Injection
- Your Content Goes Here
CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
CWE-22 Path Traversal
CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference
CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CWE-94 Code Injection
CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials
CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
CWE-862 Missing Authorization
CWE-287 Improper Authentication
CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Testing Methodology
SharkStriker subscribes to a complex, yet highly systematic process that conducts a thorough assessment of your organization’s web application security. We realize there are plenty of tools and products available on the market that can be used to perform quick, assembly-line tests. However, in the evolving threat scenario, organizations need custom VAPT solutions that can conduct penetration tests based on their specific use case to safeguard their web applications from the kind of specific threats they face.
Our focus is on helping you maintain a very high level of operations security (OPSEC) by designing cybersecurity services that offer security based on the kind of threats that your web applications will actually face. We use a blended approach which includes the following testing methodologies:
OWASP Testing Guide
NIST Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment
PCI-DSS Penetration Testing Guidance
ISACA’s How to Audit GDPR
Proven Methodology and Global Standards
- OWASP Testing Guide
- NIST SP 800-115 Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment
- PCI DSS Information Supplement: Penetration Testing Guidance
- FedRAMP Penetration Test Guidance
- ISACA’s How to Audit GDPR
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Compatible
- Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Compatible
- Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSSv3)
Transparent Pricing
The hallmark of our all-inclusive service is you get what you pay for with a simple pricing structure
No needless pricing complications that interfere with your decision-making process
Simplified pricing model that helps you build the perfect security posture
Best Vulnerability Coverage. Actionable Report. Simple Remediation
The VAPT Process
Vulnerability Discovery
We understand the various websites and applications that fall within scope and workout the ideal VAPT strategy.
Recon and Requirements Assessment
We use comprehensive and cutting-edge intelligence gathering techniques to unearth the weaknesses in the applications and websites we have scoped.
Vulnerability Identification
Our VAPT experts leverage commonly used hacking techniques and tools to discover vulnerabilities in your app and website.
Vulnerability Exploitation
Our testers use non-disruptive techniques to hack into weaknesses to evaluate the severity of weaknesses.
Reporting and Remediating
Our web app VAPT experts thoroughly document the vulnerabilities and clearly define a mitigation plan for these weaknesses, and debrief you.
Diverse VAPT Services
Reliable Vulnerability and Assessment and Testing
Bolster the Security of your IT Assets
The SharkStriker Approach
We believe in delivering best-in-class web app VAPT services that focus on discovering and mitigating every single weakness in your app so that it delivers value to users and high ROI.
Requirements Gathering
Evaluation and Analysis
Exploitation
Solutions Installation
Unrivalled network VAPT Service
SharkStriker Advantages
Team Expertise
Frequently Asked Questions
The costing of the whole web app VAPT depends on the number of days it takes for the ethical hacker to identify weaknesses and hack them. The cost essentially depends on the time taken to thoroughly evaluate app weaknesses.
Post VAPT our testers will extensively debrief you on its weaknesses and the ones that need to be addressed on top priority. They will also list out the steps you must take to address these weaknesses.
The time taken to conduct a VAPT for your web app, will depend on its complexity, scope and scale. However, we ensure that the VAPT is conducted in the least amount of time possible without compromising on quality.
At SharkStriker, web app VAPT services are delivered by CREST Certified web application testers who have a deep understanding of web app testing and the various methodologies that can be used to identify app weaknesses and also test their severity.
There will be a series of weaknesses in the architecture, configuration and design of your web apps, that can be exploited by cybercriminals. VAPT ensures that these weaknesses are identified and remediated so that the app functions smoothly and its data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
