Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications Discover the mindset, techniques, and tools to perform modern

Key FeaturesLearn how to find vulnerabilities using source code, dynamic analysis, and decompiling binariesFind and exploit vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, Command Injection, RCE, and ReentrancyAnalyze real security incidents based on MITRE ATT&CK to understand the risk at the CISO levelBook Description
Web attacks and exploits pose an ongoing threat to the interconnected world. This comprehensive book explores the latest challenges in web application security, providing you with an in-depth understanding of hackers' methods and the practical knowledge and skills needed to effectively understand web attacks.
The book starts by emphasizing the importance of mindsets and toolsets in conducting successful web attacks. You'll then explore the methodologies and frameworks used in these attacks, and learn how to configure an environment using interception proxies, automate tasks with Bash and Python, and set up a research lab. As you advance through the book, you'll discover how to attack the SAML authentication layer; attack front-facing web applications by learning WordPress and SQL injection, and exploit vulnerabilities in IoT devices, such as command injection, by going through three CTFs and learning about the discovery of seven CVEs. Each chapter analyzes confirmed cases of exploitation mapped with MITRE ATT&CK. You'll also analyze attacks on Electron jаvascript-based applications, such as XSS and RCE, and the security challenges of auditing and exploiting Ethereum smart contracts written in Solidity. Finally, you'll find out how to disclose vulnerabilities.
By the end of this book, you'll have enhanced your ability to find and exploit web vulnerabilities.
What you will learnUnderstand the mindset, methodologies, and toolset needed to carry out web attacksDiscover how SAML and SSO work and study their vulnerabilitiesGet to grips with WordPress and learn how to exploit SQL injectionFind out how IoT devices work and exploit command injectionFamiliarize yourself with Electron jаvascript-based applications and transform an XSS to an RCEDiscover how to audit Solidity's Ethereum smart contractsGet the hang of decompiling, debugging, and instrumenting web applicationsWho this book is for
This book is for anyone whose job role involves ensuring their organization's security - penetration testers and red teamers who want to deepen their knowledge of the current security challenges for web applications, developers and DevOps professionals who want to get into the mindset of an attacker; and security managers and CISOs looking to truly understand the impact and risk of web, IoT, and smart contracts. Basic knowledge of web technologies, as well as related protocols is a must.
Table of ContentsMindset and MethodologiesToolset for Web Attacks and ExploitationAttacking the Authentication Layer - a SAML Use CaseAttacking Internet-Facing Web Applications - SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) on WordPressAttacking IoT Devices - Command Injection and Path TraversalAttacking Electron jаvascript Applications - from Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) to Remote Command Execution (RCE)Attacking Ethereum Smart Contracts - Reentrancy, Weak Sources of Randomness, and Business LogicContinuing the Journey of Vulnerability Discovery