1 min read 148 words Updated Sep 12, 2026 Created Sep 12, 2026

enumerate the site...

  • try /robots.txt
  • are there cookies?
    • try to set your own cookies
  • try default common passwords
  • Open Dev Tools to inspect Elements, Network requests, front-end source code
    • Firefox: ( cmd-opt-I, or right-click > Inspect, or Tools > Web Developer Tools )
      • source code is in "Debugger" Tab
    • Chrome: ( cmd-opt-I, or right-click > Inspect, or View > Developer > Developer Tools )
      • source code is in "Sources" Tab

fuzz the login or endpoints to find hidden urls

  • ffuf
  • Burpsuite Repeater / Intruder
  • ZAP repeater

inspect requests

GET

  • are there query parameters?
    • try SQL injections in the parameter
  • try to manipulate any data that is sent in the body

POST

  • what kind of data will it accept
  • try to manipulate data that is being sent