Penetration Testing Case Study: Royal Porcelain Public Co. Ltd.
 
Client: Royal Porcelain -/- http://www.royalporcelain.co.th/
Penetration Testing Company: LeDefenders -/- https://ledefenders.com
 
Introduction:
Royal Porcelain Public Co. Ltd. a leading provider of online services, engaged LeDefenders to conduct a comprehensive penetration test of their website to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. The objective was to enhance the security posture of their online platform and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and exploitation.
Scope:
The penetration testing scope included a thorough assessment of the Royal Porcelain Public Co. Ltd., focusing on web application security, server configuration, and network infrastructure. LeDefenders employed a combination of automated tools, manual testing techniques, and ethical hacking methodologies to uncover vulnerabilities and assess their impact on the organization’s security.

Vulnerabilities Identified:

 

SQL Injection (SQLi):
LeDefenders discovered multiple instances of SQL injection vulnerabilities within the website’s login page and user input forms. By injecting malicious SQL queries into input fields, attackers could potentially gain unauthorized access to the backend database and retrieve sensitive information.
				
					//Example Vulnerable Code:

php

// Vulnerable PHP code snippet in login page
$username = $_POST['username'];
$password = $_POST['password'];
$query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username='$username' AND password='$password'";
 
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS):
LeDefenders identified XSS vulnerabilities in various parts of the website, including the search functionality and user profile pages. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to inject and execute malicious scripts in users’ browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
				
					//Example Vulnerable Code:

javascript

// Vulnerable JavaScript code in search functionality
var searchTerm = document.getElementById('searchTerm').value;
document.write("Search results for: " + searchTerm);
 
Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR):
LeDefenders found instances of insecure direct object references within the website’s file download functionality. Attackers could manipulate URLs to access restricted files or sensitive resources without proper authorization checks.
				
					//Example Vulnerable Code:

php

// Vulnerable PHP code snippet for file download
$fileID = $_GET['fileID'];
$filePath = "/path/to/files/" . $fileID;
if (file_exists($filePath)) {
    header('Content-Type: application/octet-stream');
    header('Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="' . basename($filePath) . '"');
    readfile($filePath);
    exit;
}
Recommendations and Mitigation:
LeDefenders provided Royal Porcelain Public Co. Ltd. with detailed recommendations to address and mitigate the identified vulnerabilities, including:
  • Implementing parameterized SQL queries and input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.
  • Sanitizing user input and implementing output encoding to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
  • Implementing proper access controls and authorization checks to prevent IDOR attacks.
  • Regularly updating and patching server software and dependencies to address security vulnerabilities.
Conclusion:
Through the comprehensive penetration testing conducted by LeDefenders, Royal Porcelain Public Co. Ltd. gained valuable insights into the security weaknesses present in their website. By addressing these vulnerabilities and implementing recommended security measures, Royal Porcelain Public Co. Ltd.significantly enhanced the resilience of their online platform against potential cyber threats and safeguarded their sensitive data from exploitation.
About LeDefenders:
LeDefenders is a leading penetration testing company specializing in providing comprehensive security assessments and ethical hacking services to organizations worldwide. With a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals and cutting-edge testing methodologies, LeDefenders helps clients identify and mitigate security risks effectively. Contact us today to secure your digital assets and protect your organization from cyber threats.
 
Contact: LeDefenders at contact@ledefenders.com
[Disclaimer: The vulnerabilities and example code snippets provided in this case study are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent actual vulnerabilities in any specific organization’s website.]

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