Web application penetration testing is a comprehensive and methodological process that leverages various tools and techniques to identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities in the application’s code and configurations. It goes beyond basics to find interlinked business logic vulnerabilities before attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, disrupt operations, or steal user data.

Engineering Leaders are stretched thinner than ever, racing to deliver innovative products and scale operations while securing a complex digital ecosystem across the increasing perimeter of code, DevOps, compliance, and more. Remember the infamous MOVEit attacks that compromised nearly 2,000 organizations, from BBC and Harvard to local government agencies. Over 67 million individuals were affected, underscoring the devastating consequences of such breaches.

Cybersecurity is no longer an awareness issue but a strategic execution problem. In 2023, 96% of CEOs acknowledged cybersecurity’s importance for organizational growth, stability, and competitiveness, but only 15% had dedicated board meetings to discuss cybersecurity issues. This disconnect between awareness and action stems primarily from difficulty quantifying cybersecurity goals, investments, and return on investment (ROI), making it easier to overlook or, at best, an afterthought.

On February 28, 2024, our team of pentesters at Astra discovered a critical stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Personal Management System by Volmarg. This web-based tool helps you create to-do lists, take notes, and manage files in a convenient dashboard.