Report Template
Penetration Testing Report
Client: ACME Corporation
Date: March 20, 2023
Performed by: RDD Penetration Testing Team
1. Executive Summary
The purpose of this penetration test was to assess the security posture of ACME Corporation's external network and web applications. The test was conducted using industry-standard methodologies and tools. Overall, the security posture of the organization is good, but a few critical and high-risk vulnerabilities were identified, which require immediate attention to prevent potential exploitation and business impact.
2. Technical Summary
The penetration test was conducted using a combination of automated scanning tools, manual testing techniques, and vulnerability exploitation. The testing methodology followed the six-step process outlined in the RDD Penetration Testing Playbook:
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Enumeration and Fuzzing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Exploitation
- Privilege Escalation
- Reporting
3. Findings and Risk Ratings
| Finding ID | Vulnerability | Risk Rating | Affected System |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-001 | SQL Injection | High | Web Application |
| F-002 | Unsecured S3 Bucket | Critical | Cloud Environment |
| F-003 | Weak Password | Medium | Network Device |
| F-004 | Outdated SSL/TLS | Medium | Web Server |
4. Mitigation Strategies
F-001: SQL Injection
- Validate and sanitize user input to prevent malicious SQL code from being executed.
- Use parameterized queries, prepared statements, or stored procedures to separate SQL code from data.
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
F-002: Unsecured S3 Bucket
- Restrict public access to the S3 bucket by updating the bucket policy.
- Enable server-side encryption for data stored in the bucket.
- Implement a logging and monitoring solution to detect unauthorized access to the bucket.
F-003: Weak Password
- Enforce a strong password policy, including minimum length, complexity, and expiration requirements.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access to network devices.
- Regularly audit user accounts and passwords to identify weak or reused passwords.
F-004: Outdated SSL/TLS
- Update the web server to support the latest TLS version (e.g., TLS 1.3).
- Disable weak ciphers and use strong cipher suites recommended by industry standards.
- Regularly review and update SSL/TLS configurations to maintain compliance with best practices.