Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation (OSWE)

WEB-300: Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation (OSWE)

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The WEB-300: Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation course prepares individuals for the OSWE (Offensive Security Web Expert) certification. It focuses on identifying and exploiting advanced web vulnerabilities, emphasizing custom code review and exploitation techniques.

Course Overview

The OSWE certification demonstrates proficiency in:

• Custom web application code analysis.
• Identifying security flaws in web applications.
• Exploiting complex web vulnerabilities.
• Conducting advanced web application penetration testing.

For official details, visit the [Offensive Security WEB-300 Course Page](https://www.offsec.com/courses/web-300/).

Resources

The following resources are recommended for OSWE exam preparation and enhancing your understanding of advanced web exploitation:

• Ross' Mega.nz Folder
  • Note: This resource was mentioned as being found via Breachforums (Ross). Exercise caution when accessing unofficial resources. Always prioritize ethical and legitimate study methods.

Exam Preparation Tips

1. **Code Review Skills**

** Focus on improving your ability to read and analyze source code.
** Understand how web applications handle input validation, authentication, and session management.

2. **Hands-On Practice**

** Set up web application environments to practice identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
** Familiarize yourself with common languages and frameworks like PHP, JavaScript, and Python.

3. **Tool Familiarity**

** Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities.

4. **Focus on Key Areas**

** SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and business logic vulnerabilities.
** Advanced concepts like deserialization attacks, SSRF, and RCE.

5. **Leverage the Labs**

** Take full advantage of the labs provided in the course to practice real-world scenarios.

Additional Resources

• **Books**
  • "The Web Application Hacker's Handbook" by Dafydd Stuttard and Marcus Pinto.
  • "Real-World Bug Hunting" by Peter Yaworski.

• **Online Platforms**
  • [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/)
  • [PortSwigger Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security)

• **Communities**
  • Engage with peers on forums such as Reddit's r/oscp and Discord channels focused on OffSec certifications.

Exam Details

• **Format**: Proctored online exam with custom web application challenges.
• **Duration**: 48 hours to exploit vulnerabilities and complete the objectives.
• **Passing Criteria**: Submit a professional penetration testing report detailing your findings and exploits.

Related Certifications

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
• eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT)