Android WebView Exploitation
Android WebView exploitation involves abusing vulnerabilities in WebView, a component used to display web content within Android apps. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript or redirect users to phishing sites if WebView is improperly configured, especially when JavaScript is enabled and input is not sanitized. Exploits often target outdated WebView versions, leading to data theft, unauthorized actions, or code execution, posing significant risks to user privacy and app security.
Mission Brief:
Welcome, security researcher!
Your assignment is to work as a penetration tester for a cybersecurity company. The company is about to launch a major new mobile platform, but before the apps go live, they must be thoroughly tested for vulnerabilities.
WebView Exploitation:
App Link: VulnWebView APK
Analyse how the app improperly uses WebView components.
Your task: Exploit JavaScript bridges, file:// access, and misconfigured settings to hijack control.
Binary Patching & Reverse Engineering:
App Link: Insecure bank v2
Reverse engineer and modify the binary to bypass protections and find hidden secrets inside the APK.
Task:
Reverse engineer the APK, patch binaries, and bypass security mechanisms like ProGuard, and uncover hidden secrets inside the app’s structure.
Task:
Understand mobile risks related to OWASP's 2024 Mobile Top 10 list. Identify the vulnerabilities and issues each category addresses.