Web application security audit framework

A structured approach to auditing web applications for security vulnerabilities.

Project Description

This framework provides a systematic approach to web application security auditing, covering OWASP Top 10 risks and beyond.

Key Components

1. Reconnaissance Phase

• Subdomain enumeration
• Technology stack identification
• Directory and file discovery

2. Vulnerability Assessment

• SQL injection testing
• XSS vulnerability scanning
• Authentication and authorisation testing
• Session management review

3. Reporting

• Automated report generation
• Risk rating and prioritization
• Remediation recommendations

Methodology

The framework follows industry-standard methodologies:

• OWASP Testing Guide
• PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Tools Integration

• Burp Suite
• OWASP ZAP
• Custom Python scripts
• SQLMap
• XSSer

Results

This framework has been used to identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities in multiple web applications, improving overall security posture.