Web Application
Penetration Testing
A thorough security evaluation of your web application, combining automated scanning with deep manual testing to uncover vulnerabilities in authentication, authorization, data validation, business logic, and server configuration.
Starting at $3,500 per engagement
Aligned with OWASP WSTG
Following industry-standard methodology for full coverage
What We Test
Every assessment covers these critical security areas to ensure full protection for your application.
Information Gathering
Application mapping, endpoint discovery, and tech stack identification to understand your attack surface.
Authentication Testing
Weak password policies, default credentials, session fixation, MFA bypass, and account enumeration.
Authorization Testing
Broken access controls, IDOR, privilege escalation, and horizontal/vertical permission bypass.
Data Validation
SQLi, XSS, command injection, template injection, and other injection vulnerabilities.
Client-Side Testing
Clickjacking, DOM-based XSS, local storage abuse, and insecure client-side controls.
Cryptography
TLS validation, weak ciphers, improper key management, and secure transmission verification.
Our Methodology
A structured approach ensures thorough testing and actionable results.
Reconnaissance
Application mapping, technology fingerprinting, and attack surface enumeration.
Testing
Manual and automated testing following OWASP WSTG across all security categories.
Exploitation
Safe exploitation to validate findings and demonstrate real-world impact.
Reporting
Detailed findings with risk ratings, proof-of-concept, and remediation guidance.
What You'll Receive
Every engagement includes thorough documentation and ongoing support.
Executive Summary
High-level overview of findings, risk posture, and key recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
Technical Findings
Detailed vulnerability descriptions with CVSS scoring, proof-of-concept, and step-by-step reproduction steps.
Remediation Guidance
Actionable fix recommendations with code examples where applicable, prioritized by risk level.
Free Retesting
Complimentary retest of all findings within 30 days to validate your remediation efforts.
Industries Where This Service Applies
We tailor scope, methodology, and reporting to your industry's compliance landscape.
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Learn moreWhy Web Application Penetration Testing Matters
A web application is the one part of your business that is internet-facing, authenticated, and holding customer data all at once. The failures that actually cost money are rarely exotic: an account ID in a URL that returns someone else's invoice, a password reset that never invalidates the old token, an admin route the menu hides but the server still serves. None of that shows up on an uptime dashboard. It shows up when one customer finds another customer's data inside their account.
We test against OWASP WSTG v5, which means the full surface rather than the injection classes a scanner can fingerprint — authentication and session handling, horizontal and vertical authorization, input validation, client-side behavior, and the cryptography protecting data in transit. What separates this from an API or network engagement is business logic. We log in as each of your user roles and try to do what the application was never designed to allow: skip a step in a workflow, replay a state change, act on an object that belongs to a different account. That work needs real credentials and more than one role, which is why authenticated testing is the default here and not an upsell.
You get an experienced tester working the application by hand, findings with CVSS ratings and the exact requests needed to reproduce them, remediation guidance with code examples where they apply, and a free retest within 30 days to confirm the fixes hold. We work with organizations across the Charlotte, NC area and nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a web application penetration test cost?
Web application penetration testing starts at $3,500. Final pricing depends on the number of user roles, endpoints, and whether testing is authenticated or unauthenticated. Get a free, scoped quote within 24 hours.
How long does a web application penetration test take?
A typical web application pentest takes 3–5 business days, depending on the size and complexity of the application. Large enterprise apps with multiple user roles and complex workflows may take 1–2 weeks.
Will testing break our production application?
We take a careful, methodical approach to minimize impact. Most tests have zero effect on availability. High-risk tests (like denial-of-service) are never performed without explicit approval, and we coordinate timing with your team.
Do you test behind authentication?
Yes. Authenticated testing is essential for finding authorization flaws, privilege escalation, and business logic vulnerabilities. We test with multiple user roles to evaluate horizontal and vertical access controls.
What do we need to provide before testing starts?
We need access to the application (URL and test credentials), any relevant documentation like API docs or architecture diagrams, and a signed statement of work authorizing the test. We can typically start within 24 hours once these are in place.
How is this different from an automated vulnerability scan?
Automated scanners check for known vulnerability signatures but miss business logic flaws, complex attack chains, and context-dependent issues. Our testing combines automated tools with deep manual testing by an experienced security professional who thinks like an attacker.
Is retesting included?
Yes. Every engagement includes a complimentary retest within 30 days of the final report, so your team can validate that fixes were implemented correctly.
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