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