What Are the Top CEH Tools for Web App Hacking?

Introduction

Web Application Hacking is the single highest-weightage module in both CEH theory and practical exams. You will face SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, LFI/RFI, file upload bypass, command injection, SSRF, and IDOR — almost 40–50 questions and 7–10 flags come from here. Students who master the right tools score 95%+ easily. At Ethical Hacking Training Institute we provide 200+ real vulnerable web applications (DVWA, bWAPP, WebGoat, custom apps) with 24×7 cloud access so you can practice every tool and technique unlimited times before the exam.

Top 10 Must-Know Web Hacking Tools for CEH (Ranked by Exam Usage)

Burp Suite Mastery – The Only Tool You Need 90% of the Time

Burp Suite is the undisputed king of web app pentesting and appears in every single CEH practical exam. You must know Proxy, Repeater, Intruder (sniper, battering ram, cluster bomb), Scanner (Pro), Extender (Logger++, Turbo Intruder), and manual request tampering. In our labs you practice full OWASP Top 10 testing workflow using Burp on 50+ real apps daily — exactly the same way you’ll do in the 6-hour practical exam.

sqlmap – Your Automated SQL Injection Weapon

• sqlmap -u "http://target/login.php" --forms --batch --dbs
• sqlmap -u URL --os-shell → direct reverse shell
• sqlmap --risk=3 --level=5 → bypass WAF & complex cases
• Dump entire database in <60 seconds
• Our students run 200+ sqlmap scenarios before exam

Directory Bruting & Web Server Scanners

Nikto scans for 6700+ known dangerous files/CGIs and server misconfigurations. Dirbuster/Gobuster/ffuf discover hidden admin panels, backups, config files. These tools find the initial foothold in 80% of real assessments. We provide custom wordlists (10M+ entries) and live targets where students discover real /admin, /backup, /config.php panels every day.

Other Essential Web Tools for CEH

• OWASP ZAP – free alternative to Burp
• Wfuzz – fuzzing parameters, headers, payloads
• Commix – automated command injection
• XSSer / BeEF – XSS exploitation & hooking
• WhatWeb – server & tech stack fingerprinting
• Skipfish – fast reconnaissance scanner

Conclusion: Break 200+ Web Apps Legally Before Your Exam

Web app hacking is where most students lose marks — either because they only watched videos or never touched real tools. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute and get:

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

Enroll today and start owning web applications from your very first class!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which tool is most important for CEH web module?

Burp Suite — used in every practical exam.

Is Burp Community enough?

Yes for exam. We provide Pro version in lab.

Is sqlmap allowed in practical?

Yes — and expected for speed.

Which tool finds hidden directories?

Gobuster/ffuf — faster than Dirbuster now.

Is Nikto still relevant?

Yes — quick web server misconfig scan.

Do I need coding for web hacking?

No for CEH. Basic JavaScript/PHP helps later.

Is OWASP ZAP better than Burp?

No. Burp is industry standard.

How many web apps to practice?

Minimum 150–200 for confidence.

Is manual or automated tools better?

Both. Manual for understanding, automated for speed.

Do you provide Burp Pro?

Yes — unlimited in our cloud lab.

Is XSS tool important?

Yes — BeEF & XSSer for stored XSS exploitation.

Weekend batch covers web hacking?

Yes — 40% of total lab time is web apps.

Can freshers learn web hacking?

Yes — we start from HTTP basics.

Is command injection tool needed?

Yes — Commix is favourite in labs.

How to start today?

Book free demo — break your first web app in 30 minutes!