Core Web Application Security Testing
Completed by SUSHANT RANJAN
May 12, 2026
7 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Analyze and assess PHP, command execution, SSI, and file upload vulnerabilities using controlled environments and professional security tools.
Detect directory traversal, XSS, IDOR, CSRF, and authentication weaknesses while understanding their business impact and mitigation strategies.
Configure and use industry-standard tools including Foxy Proxy, Commix, Dotdotpwn, Burp Suite Intruder, and Metasploitable for testing.
Apply SQL fundamentals, database querying, and data analysis techniques to better understand database-driven web application security assessments.
