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Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications
Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications

Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications: Discover the mindset, techniques, and tools to perform modern web attacks and exploitation

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Attacking and Exploiting Modern Web Applications

Part 1: Attack Preparation

As a quote incorrectly attributed to Abraham Lincoln but coming from a wise and anonymous lumberjack teaches us, “If I had five minutes to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first three sharpening my axe”.

This leads us to the point that preparation is critical.

So, we will focus on sharpening our tools before performing our attacks. Of course, given the essence of our work, we will only know later what we will need when faced with an unknown vulnerability. The essential tool to have ready is our mind, plus a set of technological tools always at hand.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Mindset and Methodologies
  • Chapter 2, Toolset for Web Attacks and Exploitation
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Key benefits

  • Learn how to detect vulnerabilities using source code, dynamic analysis, and decompiling binaries
  • Find and exploit vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, Command Injection, RCE, and Reentrancy
  • Analyze real-world security incidents based on MITRE ATT&CK to understand the risk at the CISO level

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 mindset and toolset in conducting successful web attacks. You’ll then explore the methodologies and frameworks used in these attacks, and learn how to configure the 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 JavaScript-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.

Who is this book 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.

What you will learn

  • Understand the mindset, methodologies, and toolset needed to carry out web attacks
  • Discover how SAML and SSO work and study their vulnerabilities
  • Get to grips with WordPress and learn how to exploit SQL injection
  • Find out how IoT devices work and exploit command injection
  • Familiarize yourself with ElectronJS applications and transform an XSS to an RCE
  • Discover how to audit Solidity's Ethereum smart contracts
  • Get the hang of decompiling, debugging, and instrumenting web applications

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Table of Contents

13 Chapters
Part 1: Attack Preparation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Mindset and Methodologies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Toolset for Web Attacks and Exploitation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Evergreen Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Attacking the Authentication Layer – a SAML Use Case Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Attacking Internet-Facing Web Applications – SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) on WordPress Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Attacking IoT Devices – Command Injection and Path Traversal Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Novel Attacks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Attacking Electron JavaScript Applications – from Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) to Remote Command Execution (RCE) Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Attacking Ethereum Smart Contracts – Reentrancy, Weak Sources of Randomness, and Business Logic Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Continuing the Journey of Vulnerability Discovery Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Pubblicazioni interessanti scritti con il giusto livello tecnico ma soprattutto chiaro.
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Hisham Aboel-Nasr Sep 13, 2023
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This book makes u pro . It has a lot of ways to exploit with amazing explanation I totally recommend this book 👌👌
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Larry Trowell Sep 24, 2023
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I was really surprised how good this book was. I was expecting a book on website attacks, and came a way with a book I'm going to make part of my training régime for people wanting to learn iot training. It was that good. Its a great intro to everything I'd like people to learn for iot, save for circuits and protocols. It was amazing, awesome book! I just bought a second copy.
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Cody Sep 08, 2023
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I really enjoy that this book includes hands on practicals. This is a very detailed book and I would highly suggest it for anyone dealing with cyber security, DFIR, or web application development. Though it does explain some basic concepts, those who already have some level of knowledge on the subject will benefit most, as I would not consider this to be a beginner level read unless you are willing to take the time to further research the more advanced topics.
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