Most organisations rely on web applications for their business operations. The smooth and safe operation of web applications is essential and critical. Modern web applications are complex, though. They are often interconnected systems, processing sensitive data.
A single, overlooked vulnerability can be disastrous.
Attacks can result in:
- Data breaches and exposing sensitive customer information
- Unauthorised access to your internal systems
- Compromises to your backend systems
- Financial fraud
- Service disruption
- Regulatory and compliance violations
- Reputational damage and loss of customer trust
Web Application Penetration testing helps organisations identify and address these weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
What we offer
If you’re concerned about any of the above risks, contact us for our Web Application Penetration Testing.
Real world simulation
Our services simulate real-world attacker behaviour. Doing this helps us identify vulnerabilities that automated scanners and basic security testing will often miss.
Deep manual analysis
We’ll combine deep manual analysis with targeted automation.
Outcomes
The outcome is to uncover weaknesses around authentication, access controls, business logic,
and application architecture.
What you receive
Our Web Application Penetration testing will give you a clear understanding of how attackers could exploit your web application, and how to prevent this from happening. We also provide a comprehensive and actionable security report, designed to support your technical teams and business stakeholders.
The report includes:
A summary of key findings and risk levels
Technical descriptions of your vulnerabilities
Proof-of-concept exploitation
Risk ratings based on severity and business impact
Practical remediation guidance
Recommendations for improving application security
industries
Who we’ve helped
Chances are, we’ve helped organisations like yours.
We’ve performed Web Application Penetration Testing across a wide range of industries, including the following:
Financial Services and Banking
Insurance
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Education and Universities
E-Commerce and Retail
Energy, Utilities, and Industrial Platforms
Government & Public Sector
Content Management Systems (CMS) and Publishing
Transportation and Logistics
Enterprise & IT Solutions
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Customer Portals
Telecommunications
What we assess
Our web application penetration testing evaluates the full application stack, focusing on areas most commonly targeted by attackers.
We focus on login, password and session management, and identity controls. Vulnerabilities could include weak passwords, multi-factor authentication bypass, session hijacking or unprotected password reset flows.
We test how the application enforces user, role, and resource permissions, and any associated weaknesses. Vulnerabilities might include insecure direct object references (IDOR), horizontal and vertical privilege escalation, or role-based access control misconfigurations.
We analyse application workflows to find ways attackers could manipulate processes or abuse business functionality. Examples include abuse of transaction flows or discounts, workflow bypasses or approval overrides, or logic flaws in processes.
We review how sensitive information is stored, processed, and transmitted. We’ll identify risks like data leakage, weak encryption, or exposure of confidential information.
Vulnerabilities include, sensitive data exposure, insecure API endpoints exposing user data, and weak or improper encryption and key management.
We assess application configuration, security headers, integrations, and backend services that may expand the application’s attack surface. Vulnerabilities include, server misconfigurations and exposed services, insecure HTTP headers or security settings, and improper integration with third-party services.
What frameworks we follow
We align with widely recognised security frameworks and industry best practices to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Our methodology incorporates guidance from:
OWASP Top 10
OWASP Web Security Testing Guide
OWASP Application Security Verification Standard
NIST SP 800-115
NZISM
ASD Essential Eight
These frameworks ensure our assessments are structured, repeatable, and aligned with modern security standards.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions about our services and what to expect from your experience with us.
How long does a web application penetration test take?
The duration depends on the size and complexity of the application. Typical engagements range from a few days to multiple weeks for large or complex systems.
Will penetration testing disrupt our application?
Our testing is conducted in a controlled manner designed to minimise operational impact. Testing is coordinated with your team to ensure stability and availability are maintained. Where possible, testing is conducted in a non-production environment to further remove the risk of disruption.
Do you test authenticated areas of the application?
Yes. Authenticated testing is essential for identifying vulnerabilities that exist within
user dashboards, administrative functions, and internal workflows
Can you retest vulnerabilities after remediation?
Yes. We can perform verification testing to confirm that identified vulnerabilities have
been successfully remediated.
