Case Study: Strengthening a US Travel Platform with Pentesting & PentestLive
Client Overview:
A renowned US-based travel platform, trusted by millions of users, approached us to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. With ever-evolving threats in the digital landscape, they required a dynamic and transparent solution that would allow continuous monitoring, clear visibility into vulnerabilities, and efficient management of security risks across their platform.
The Challenge:
During our engagement, we uncovered several high-risk vulnerabilities that needed immediate attention:
- SQL Injection Vulnerabilities: Multiple API endpoints were vulnerable to SQL injection, potentially exposing sensitive data to malicious actors.
- JWT Token Expiry Issues: Authentication tokens were not expiring as expected, leaving the application vulnerable to prolonged unauthorized access.
- Exposed Password Hashes: The API responses were revealing password hashes, increasing the risk of brute-force attacks and unauthorized account access.
Our Solution: Combining Expertise with Real-Time Transparency Using PentestLive
We approached the security challenge by leveraging manual and automated penetration testing techniques to identify these critical flaws. But the real game-changer in this engagement was PentestLive—our interactive dashboard that offers real-time insights and transparency throughout the testing process.
Here’s how PentestLive supported the engagement:
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Vulnerability Management at a Glance: PentestLive allowed the client’s security and IT teams to see the vulnerabilities as we discovered them. The platform offers a real-time dashboard that tracks vulnerabilities across assets, ensuring that both technical and executive stakeholders had a clear understanding of the current risk status.
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Actionable Insights for Swift Remediation: The PentestLive dashboard not only presented the identified vulnerabilities but also provided clear guidance on remediation. This helped the client’s internal teams prioritize the most critical issues, assign resources, and track the progress of remediation efforts with full clarity.
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Streamlined Collaboration: By using PentestLive, the client’s team stayed in the loop on every aspect of the security assessment, with the ability to monitor specific assets and assessments. This level of transparency and collaboration made the engagement more efficient and ensured that everyone—from the CISO to technical engineers—was on the same page.
Key Results & Impact
Thanks to the combined efforts of expert testing and PentestLive’s real-time visibility, we achieved the following results:
- Eliminated SQL Injection Vulnerabilities: By addressing input sanitization and implementing parameterized queries, the platform was secured from SQL injection threats.
- Fixed JWT Expiry Flaws: We ensured proper session management by enforcing token expiration policies, reducing unauthorized access risks.
- Protected User Data: Sensitive password hashes were removed from API responses, greatly reducing the risk of brute-force attacks.
Why PentestLive Stands Out
PentestLive is not just a static reporting tool. It is a dynamic, interactive platform that provides clients with continuous clarity and control over the security of their applications and assets. Unlike other solutions that only deliver final reports, PentestLive gives clients real-time updates, allowing for quicker, informed decision-making and faster remediation.
By using PentestLive, clients are empowered to track vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and manage their entire security landscape with ease, all while receiving expert guidance from our team behind the scenes.
Long-Term Security Recommendations
Given the complex nature of the client’s digital infrastructure, we strongly recommend conducting two web application and API penetration tests annually. This, combined with ongoing vulnerability management through PentestLive, will ensure that new threats are continually addressed and remediated.
Conclusion – Continuous Protection, Clear Insights
This engagement highlighted how manual testing expertise combined with the PentestLive dashboard can deliver unmatched clarity and peace of mind. The client now has full visibility into their security posture, with a real-time view of their assets and vulnerabilities, ensuring ongoing protection in an ever-changing threat landscape.
Unlock Real-Time Security Insights with PentestLive
With PentestLive, you get more than just a test—you get a partner in securing your business. Contact us to learn how our approach can bring continuous security clarity to your organization.