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Application Vulnerability Assessment

Application Vulnerability Assessment
SPECIALIZED SERVICE

Application Vulnerability Assessment

Comprehensive security testing for web, mobile, and desktop applications. Our application penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities in authentication, authorization, input validation, and business logic flaws.

We test web applications, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and desktop applications for security weaknesses. Our assessments cover OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, mobile-specific security issues, and client-side security risks.

Our expert testers use manual testing techniques and specialized tools to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or application compromise.

OUR METHODOLOGY

Steps We Take

Our comprehensive 6-step approach ensures thorough security assessment of your application infrastructure

01

Application Discovery & Reconnaissance

We identify all applications (web, mobile, desktop) in scope, map application architecture, and analyze technology stacks. This includes reviewing application documentation, APIs, and third-party integrations.

02

OWASP Top 10 Vulnerability Testing

Comprehensive testing for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including injection attacks, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, XML external entities (XXE), broken access control, and security misconfigurations.

03

Authentication & Session Management

We test authentication mechanisms for weaknesses including password policies, session hijacking, cookie security, multi-factor authentication bypasses, and session fixation vulnerabilities. Mobile app authentication is assessed.

04

Input Validation & Injection Testing

Testing for injection vulnerabilities (SQL, NoSQL, LDAP, OS command, XSS) and input validation weaknesses. We test parameter tampering, file upload vulnerabilities, and deserialization attacks.

05

Business Logic & Authorization Testing

Assessment of application business logic for flaws including workflow bypasses, privilege escalation, insecure direct object references, and authorization weaknesses. Payment processing and transaction security is tested.

06

Mobile & Client-Side Security

For mobile applications, we test for insecure data storage, insecure communications, improper platform usage, and code tampering. Desktop application security including DLL hijacking and memory corruption is assessed.

DELIVERABLES

Possible Outcomes

What you receive from our application vulnerability assessment service

Comprehensive Application Security Report

Detailed technical report documenting all identified application vulnerabilities with severity ratings, CVSS scores, proof-of-concept exploits, and business impact analysis. Includes OWASP Top 10 mapping and mobile-specific vulnerabilities.

Application Security Remediation Guide

Prioritized remediation roadmap with code-level fixes, security best practices for application development, and recommendations for implementing secure authentication, input validation, and data protection.

Secure Development Lifecycle Recommendations

Strategic recommendations for improving application security architecture, implementing secure coding practices, and integrating security testing into the development lifecycle. Includes guidance on security training and code review processes.