How I Approach Breaking a Web Application
2026-04-06
Overview
This is how I approach testing a web application for real vulnerabilities.
Step 1 — Recon
- I identify endpoints
- map functionality
- understand assumptions
Step 2 — Attack Surface
- authentication
- authorization
- input handling
Step 3 — Exploitation
Focus on chaining issues into meaningful impact.
Takeaway
Most systems fail due to simple, compounding mistakes.