Burp Suite is a powerful web application security testing tool that aids in identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing traffic, and manipulating requests and responses. It consists of several modules that work together to provide a comprehensive testing environment. Here's a tutorial to help you get started with Burp Suite:
Installation:
- Start by downloading and installing Burp Suite from the PortSwigger website (portswigger.net/burp).
- Follow the installation instructions provided during the installation process.
Launching Burp Suite:
- After installation, launch Burp Suite. The interface will open, displaying different modules and tools.
Proxy Configuration:
- Burp Suite acts as a proxy between your browser and the target web application, allowing you to intercept and modify requests and responses.
- Configure your browser to use Burp Suite as a proxy. Set the proxy address to "localhost" and the port to the one specified in Burp Suite (by default, 127.0.0.1:8080).
Intercepting Traffic:
- In Burp Suite, navigate to the "Proxy" tab and ensure the "Intercept" button is enabled.
- Start your browser and access the target web application. Burp Suite will intercept the requests and display them in the "Intercept" tab.
Analyzing Traffic:
- In the "Intercept" tab, you can view and analyze intercepted requests and responses.
- Inspect the request headers, parameters, and cookies. Analyze the response headers, status codes, and content.
- You can modify the intercepted requests or responses before forwarding them to the target server by making changes directly in Burp Suite.
Spidering the Web Application:
- The "Spider" tool in Burp Suite allows you to automatically discover and map the web application's structure.
- Navigate to the "Target" tab, provide the URL of the web application, and click the "Spider" button. Burp Suite will crawl the application and identify its pages and functionality.
Active Scanning:
- Burp Suite's "Scanner" module provides automated vulnerability scanning capabilities.
- Select the desired scope and click the "Scan" button. Burp Suite will scan for common vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and more.
Repeater Tool:
- The "Repeater" tool allows you to manually send and modify individual requests.
- Right-click on a request in the "Proxy" or "Target" tab and select "Send to Repeater." In the "Repeater" tab, you can modify the request and send it repeatedly to observe the impact.
Intruder Tool:
- The "Intruder" tool is used for automated attacks against specific parameters in requests.
- Select a request in the "Proxy" or "Target" tab, right-click, and choose "Send to Intruder." Configure the attack type, payloads, and positions to launch the attack.
Extensibility:
- Burp Suite allows for extensibility through its extender APIs.
- Explore the "Extender" tab, where you can load and manage extensions and add-ons developed by the Burp Suite community.