What Are the Most Common Web Hacking Techniques?

Introduction

Over 70% of successful breaches start with web application vulnerabilities. That’s why web hacking techniques dominate CEH Practical (35-40% flags), bug bounty payouts, and real pentest reports.

At Ethical Hacking Training Institute, we make sure every student masters these techniques with 100% hands-on labs and live vulnerable web applications.

Top 10 Most Common Web Hacking Techniques (Ranked by Frequency)

Start practicing SQL injection and XSS immediately at Ethical Hacking Training Institute labs.

SQL Injection – Still the King of Web Attacks

• Error-based, Union-based, Blind, Time-based
• Dumping database, tables, users, passwords
• Getting OS shell via INTO OUTFILE

Our students perform 200+ live SQLi scenarios during the course.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Three Deadly Types

• Reflected XSS → immediate execution
• Stored XSS → permanent defacement / cookie theft
• DOM-based XSS → client-side payload

Steal cookies with payloads in our real-time lab environment.

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

• Force server to request internal URLs (169.254.169.254 metadata)
• Scan internal network from cloud instances
• Steal AWS/Azure/GCP keys

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR)

• Changing user_id=123 to user_id=124
• Access other users’ files, invoices, profiles
• Most common bug bounty finding

Practice 100+ IDOR challenges in Ethical Hacking Training Institute’s custom web apps.

File Upload Vulnerabilities & Bypass Techniques

• Double extension, null byte, magic bytes tricks
• Race condition uploads
• Getting reverse shell via “image” files

Command Injection & LFI/RFI Attacks

• ; whoami || ping -c 1 attacker.com
• LFI → /etc/passwd → log poisoning → RCE
• RFI with remote malicious files

We teach chaining techniques used by top bug bounty hunters.

CSRF, Clickjacking & Authentication Flaws

• Force logged-in user to transfer money
• Weak password reset tokens
• Brute-force without rate limiting

Conclusion: Become Job-Ready Web Pentester Today

At Ethical Hacking Training Institute, every student gets:

• Unlimited 24×7 access to 50+ vulnerable web applications
• Live classes + recorded sessions
• 100% practical training with Burp Suite, sqlmap, custom payloads
• Placement assistance & resume building for web pentester roles
• Weekend & CEH exam preparation included

Don’t just read about web hacking – break real apps legally under expert guidance. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute today and go from beginner to certified web penetration tester in months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which web attack is most common in 2025?

SQL Injection and XSS still top the list.

Where can I practice these techniques legally?

Ethical Hacking Training Institute provides 50+ live vulnerable web apps 24×7.

Do you provide placement after web hacking course?

Yes, 100% placement assistance with top MNCs and startups.

Is weekend batch available for working professionals?

Yes, Saturday-Sunday live classes with full lab access.

Can freshers learn advanced web hacking?

Absolutely – we start from basics and take you to bug bounty level.

Which tool is best for web hacking?

Burp Suite Professional (provided free during training).

How long to master web hacking?

4–6 months with daily lab practice at our institute.

Do you cover OWASP Top 10 2025?

Yes, 100% coverage with live examples and labs.

Is certification provided?

Yes, institute completion certificate + full CEH v13 preparation.

How to enroll today?

Visit ethicalhackinginstitute.com or call our counselors for free demo class.