Pen Testing Handbook (POC/MVP)

Simplified Technical Pen Testing Handbook for example KYC App (POC/MVP)

== Scope and Reconnaissance (2 days) Define test boundaries: registration, ID verification, data storage Map ATTACK SURFACE: • API endpoints (/api/v1/register, /api/v1/verify) • User interfaces (login, document upload) • Third-party integrations • Databases and data storage systems Identify potential ATTACK VECTORS: • Client-side attacks (e.g., XSS via input fields) • Server-side attacks (e.g., SQL injection) • Network-based attacks • Social engineering • Authentication bypass Enumerate tech stack: e.g., Node.js, React, PostgreSQL Tools: Nmap, OWASP Amass, Wappalyzer

== Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation (3-4 days) Conduct automated vulnerability scans Perform manual penetration testing: • SQL injection on user search • Access control bypass attempts • File upload exploitation • Cross-site scripting (XSS) and CSRF Assess against OWASP Top 10 risks Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, SQLmap, custom scripts

== Post-Exploitation (1 day) Attempt PRIVILEGE ESCALATION Access and exfiltrate sensitive KYC documents Evaluate potential for LATERAL MOVEMENT Assess impact of compromised accounts Tool: Metasploit, Mimikatz

== Reporting and Verification (1-2 days) Document findings with CVSS scores Provide remediation strategies Conduct regression testing on critical vulnerabilities Tool: Markdown-based report template