Tools

Burp Suite

Burp Suite is a web security testing platform for intercepting, inspecting, and modifying HTTP traffic.

  • Intercepting proxy captures and lets you modify requests in real time
  • Repeater resends individual requests for manual parameter testing
  • Intruder automates fuzzing and brute-force attacks against parameters
  • Scanner identifies common vulnerabilities like XSS, SQLi, and CSRF
  • Only test applications you own or have explicit written authorization

Common use cases

  • Intercept login requests with the proxy to understand authentication flow and test for session fixation or weak token generation
  • Use Repeater to modify password reset parameters one at a time, identifying missing authorization checks on user-owned resources
  • Run Intruder with a payload list of common directory names to discover hidden admin panels and unlinked application endpoints