Web Exploitation: Finding Vulnerabilities in Web Apps

Web exploitation is a common category in CTF competitions, where participants are tasked with identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. These challenges typically involve attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), or bypassing authentication mechanisms. Players must think critically to discover insecure coding practices and use web testing tools like Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP to manipulate inputs and expose flaws, ultimately capturing the flag hidden within the vulnerable application.