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API Penetration Testing

API

Penetration Testing

Comprehensive security assessment of REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs following OWASP API Security Top 10.

OWASP
API Top 10
TMS
Security
EMV
Testing
WHAT WE TEST

REST APIs

GraphQL

Authentication

Authorization

Data Exposure

Rate Limiting

Input Validation

API Gateway

Testing Process

01

API Discovery

Map all API endpoints, analyze OpenAPI/Swagger specs, identify authentication mechanisms, and document data flows.

  • Endpoint enumeration
  • Schema analysis
  • Auth flow mapping
  • Rate limit detection

Tools

Postman | Swagger UI | Burp Suite | OWASP ZAP
02

Authentication Testing

Authentication Testing

Test JWT implementation, OAuth flows, API key security, and session management for vulnerabilities.

  • JWT analysis
  • OAuth bypass
  • Token manipulation
  • Session fixation

Tools

jwt.io | Burp JWT Editor | Postman | Custom scripts
03

Authorization Testing

Test for BOLA, BFLA, mass assignment, and role-based access control bypasses across all endpoints.

  • IDOR testing
  • Privilege escalation
  • Mass assignment
  • Scope bypass

Tools

Burp Autorize | Custom scripts | Postman
04

Injection & Validation

Test for injection vulnerabilities, improper input validation, and business logic flaws in API endpoints.

  • SQL/NoSQL injection
  • GraphQL injection
  • Parameter tampering
  • Schema poisoning

Tools

SQLMap | GraphQL Voyager | Burp Suite
05

Reporting

Comprehensive report with OWASP API Top 10 mapping, CVSS scores, and detailed remediation guidance.

  • Risk prioritization
  • API-specific fixes
  • Schema hardening
  • Gateway config

Tools

Custom reporting