Exploitation

Exploitation involves attempting to actually exploit discovered vulnerabilities to demonstrate their impact.

Common Exploitation Techniques

  • SQL injection exploitation with SQLMap
  • XSS payload crafting and delivery
  • CSRF proof-of-concept creation
  • Authentication bypass techniques
  • Privilege escalation

Important Guidelines

  • Only exploit within the agreed scope
  • Minimize impact on the target system
  • Document every step carefully
  • Clean up after exploitation
  • Report all findings responsibly