Course Overview
In this course, we dive into the technical details behind XXE Injection vulnerabilities. We explore methods for finding these vulnerabilities along with various techniques for exploiting them. We also provide insights into preventive and mitigative measures to safeguard against these types of vulnerabilities.
This course goes beyond the basics, offering a well-balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience! It contains 9 hands-on lab exercises of varying complexity levels, guiding you through the process of manually exploiting the vulnerability and then scripting and automating your exploits using Python.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of computers (i.e. how to use the internet).
- Basic knowledge of web fundamentals (HTTP requests, methods, cookies, status codes, etc.).
- Latest version of Kali Linux VM (free download).
- PortSwigger Web Security Academy account to access the labs (free registration).
- Basic knowledge of Python Scripting.
COURSE CURRICULUM - 4 HOURS
- Lab #1 Exploiting XXE using external entities to retrieve files (10:28)
- Lab #2 Exploiting XXE to perform SSRF attacks (11:33)
- Note - Changes to Burp Collaborator
- Lab #3 Blind XXE with out-of-band interaction (5:53)
- Lab #4 Blind XXE with out-of-band interaction via XML parameter entities (6:35)
- Lab #5 Exploiting blind XXE to exfiltrate data using a malicious external DTD (16:54)
- Lab #6 Exploiting blind XXE to retrieve data via error messages (12:14)
- Lab #7 Exploiting XInclude to retrieve files (12:41)
- Lab #8 Exploiting XXE via image file upload (23:48)
- Lab #9 Exploiting XXE to retrieve data by repurposing a local DTD (23:51)
This course is included in
the All-Access Membership
plan starting at $29.99/month
Gain full access to this course as well as our entire course catalog by enrolling in the All-Access Membership plan.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rana Khalil is an accomplished Application Security Engineer currently steering the digital safety ship in Canada's dynamic public and private sectors. With her cutting-edge expertise, she's not only securing applications, but also shaping the future of cybersecurity across the nation.
She holds a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Computer Science and is OSCP certified. She has spoken about her research at various local and international conferences, and received several awards and honorable mentions for her contributions to the cybersecurity community.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the refund policy?
All students are entitled to a 3-day refund from the date of purchase of the All-Access Membership. Please follow the instructions outlined in this link to submit a refund request.
Will I receive a certificate of completion after I finish the course?
Yes, we currently provide a certificate of completion. However, the course is designed to help aid students in the preparation for PortSwigger's Burp Suite Certified Practitioner certification. Therefore, students are encouraged to enroll in the certification if they feel they are ready.
Does the course include subtitles?
Yes, all of the lessons in this course feature auto-generated English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi & French subtitles. We are currently in the process of having these subtitles reviewed by human experts to ensure their accuracy.
Is the course eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits?
Yes, each certificate of completion specifies the total CPE credits earned.