White-Box Penetration Test: Uptick Case Study
Extend Coverage and Find More Vulnerabilities
“Maintaining extremely high information security standards is vital to us and our customers. We engaged Rivanorth for a white-box penetration test and the team delivered great findings, identifying potential vulnerabilities we hadn’t previously detected. Their service was exceptional, and the final report was comprehensive, clear, and actionable. We highly recommend their services for anyone looking to enhance their security posture.” Jarek Glowacki, CTO, Uptick
Background
Uptick is a global leader in fire inspection software for fire protection companies. Their software enhances efficiency by streamlining job scheduling, service reporting, and quote approvals, while providing real-time business insights. Achieving and maintaining the highest security standards is a top priority for Uptick hence they choose to perform and in depth white-box web application penetration test.
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What is a White-Box Pentest?
A white-box pentest is a type of security assessment where the tester has full knowledge of the application’s internal workings. This includes access to:
The source code of the web application
The application's architecture and design documentation
Database schemas
Configuration files
Credentials for various roles (e.g., admin, user)
Information about third-party services or APIs the application interacts with
This approach allows for a comprehensive and detailed test, as the tester can explore specific areas of the system that may be more vulnerable or at risk.
Advantages of White-Box Pentesting for Web Applications
Comprehensive Testing: Having full access allows testers to explore areas that may not be apparent from an external, black-box perspective.
Speed and Efficiency: Testers don't need to waste time probing the system for information, which allows them to focus directly on finding vulnerabilities.
Thorough Coverage: With source code access, testers can identify complex, code-level vulnerabilities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Rivanorth’s Methodology
This comprehensive web application testing methodology allows for thorough identification of vulnerabilities at the application, code and configuration levels.
Source Code Analysis: The code is reviewed for insecure coding practices, improper input validation, authentication flaws, and common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Business Logic Testing: The application’s functionality is assessed to ensure business logic is secure and free from exploitable flaws, such as bypassing the intended use of the application or manipulating records.
Authentication and Authorisation: The implementation of authentication mechanisms, such as login processes and password management, is analysed, along with the enforcement of authorisation logic to prevent unauthorised access.
Configuration Review: Server and application configuration settings are inspected to protect sensitive information and ensure that proper security headers are in place.
Third-Party Integrations: The security of APIs, plugins, and external services the application relies on is evaluated for vulnerabilities in integration or usage.
Following the above approach assures that a thorough penetration test is performed and that the highest number of vulnerabilities is discovered, especially the hidden ones.
Outcomes That Matter
Uptick has been performing penetration tests on its product for many years and this has resulted in a very secure product, as expected no high or critical vulnerabilities were found but thanks to the thorough white-box pentest, new vulnerabilities, that hadn’t been previously discovered were found. The remediation of those, has allowed to further improve Uptick’s software providing crucial assurance to its customers and meeting their ISO2001 compliance requirements.
As a leading cybersecurity company, we are on the forefront of security research, constantly monitoring for emerging threats. With best in class security expertise, we are able to help you secure your assets to the highest levels.
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