Youssef-Wahba/AltoroJ-pentesting

AltoroJ Security Report and Mitigation Guide

This repository is focused on performing penetration testing on the AltoroJ application, identifying vulnerabilities, and applying mitigations to secure the application.

Project Overview

AltoroJ is a vulnerable web application that is often used for educational purposes in cybersecurity. This project aims to perform a comprehensive security assessment of AltoroJ and provide a detailed report along with the steps to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.

Prerequisites

• Apache Tomcat 8 installed on your machine.
• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your machine.
• Burp Suite installed on your machine.
• Basic knowledge of penetration testing and common web application vulnerabilities.

Setting Up AltoroJ

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Youssef-Wahba/AltoroJ-pentesting.git
   cd altoroj-security

2. Download and install Apache Tomcat 8.

3. Deploy the AltoroJ application:

   • Copy the altoroj.war file into the webapps directory of your Tomcat installation.
   • Start the Tomcat server by running the startup.bat (Windows) or startup.sh (Unix) script located in the bin directory of your Tomcat installation.

4. Access the AltoroJ application at http://localhost:8080/altoroj.

Performing Penetration Testing

Tools

• Burp Suite

Common Vulnerabilities to Test For

1. SQL Injection
2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
3. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
4. Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
5. Security Misconfigurations
6. Sensitive Data Exposure

Steps

1. Reconnaissance: Gather information about the application, such as URLs, parameters, and functionality.
2. Scanning: Use Burp Suite to scan for vulnerabilities.
3. Exploitation: Attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities to understand their impact.
4. Reporting: Document each vulnerability, its impact, and steps to reproduce it.

Security Report and Mitigations

Refer to the Security Report.pdf file in this repository for detailed information on identified vulnerabilities and their mitigations.

Mitigation Steps

The Security Report.pdf contains detailed steps to mitigate each identified vulnerability. Implement the recommended changes in the codebase to secure the application.