How to Learn Web Application Hacking Step by Step?

Introduction

Web applications are the #1 attack surface — 70% of breaches happen through web apps. Learning web hacking from scratch gives you the highest demand skill in cybersecurity. Whether you want CEH, OSCP, bug bounty, or pentesting job — web hacking is mandatory. At Ethical Hacking Training Institute we have trained 5000+ beginners with zero coding background to become professional web pentesters in just 60 days using our 200+ live vulnerable apps and daily hands-on labs.

Top 12 Web Vulnerabilities You Must Master

Master these vulnerabilities first.

Essential Tools Every Web Hacker Needs

• Burp Suite Professional – intercept & modify traffic
• sqlmap – automated SQL injection
• Gobuster/ffuf – directory brute-forcing
• Nikto – server misconfiguration scanner
• Wappalyzer – technology fingerprinting
• Our cloud lab has all tools pre-installed

Core Web Hacking Techniques Explained

SQL Injection dumps databases, XSS steals cookies, CSRF forces actions, LFI includes local files, SSRF attacks internal services, IDOR accesses unauthorized data, file upload bypass executes shells. These are the most common bugs in real assessments. We teach all with real vulnerable apps.

Practice core techniques daily.

Best Practice Labs for Beginners

• PortSwigger Web Academy – free & world-class
• DVWA, WebGoat, Juice Shop
• bWAPP, SQLi Labs
• Our lab has 200+ custom vulnerable apps

Advanced Attacks You Will Learn

• WAF bypass techniques
• HTTP parameter pollution
• Server-side template injection
• Deserialization attacks
• GraphQL & API hacking

Learn advanced attacks.

Reporting & Documentation Skills

• Professional PoC with screenshots
• CVSS scoring
• Impact explanation
• Remediation steps
• We provide MNC-standard templates

Job Opportunities After Web Hacking Mastery

• Web Application Pentester
• Bug Bounty Hunter
• Security Engineer
• ₹10–25 LPA in India

Conclusion

Web hacking is pure practice. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute and get:

• 200+ live vulnerable web apps
• Burp Pro + sqlmap cloud
• Daily new challenges
• Weekend & weekday batches
• 100% placement support

Book free demo — find first vuln in 30 minutes!

Avoid beginner mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is web hacking hard for beginners?

No — we start from basics.

Is Burp Suite compulsory?

Yes — core tool.

Which vuln is easiest?

IDOR & basic SQLi.

Is sqlmap allowed?

Yes — for automation.

Do you teach manual?

Yes — before tools.

Is IDOR common?

Yes — most frequent bug.

Weekend batch covers web?

Yes — 50% time.

How many apps to practice?

200+ for confidence.

Is report writing needed?

Yes — professional PoC.

Do you provide Burp Pro?

Yes — unlimited lab.

Can freshers learn?

Yes — 70% are freshers.

Is coding required?

No for basics.

Placement after course?

Yes — web pentester roles.

Is lab 24×7?

Yes — cloud access.

How to start today?

Book free demo — start hacking!