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API APPLICATION PENTESTING
# API and Its types

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allow one software
application to interact with another. It defines how different software components should communicate
and interact with each other. APIs are essential for enabling the integration of different systems, services,
or applications.
Types of APIs:
1. Open APIs (Public APIs):
o Description: Available to external developers or users. Open APIs are often shared
publicly and can be accessed with minimal restrictions.
o Examples: Google Maps API, Twitter API.
2. Internal APIs (Private APIs):
o Description: These APIs are used within an organization and are not exposed to external
users. They allow different systems within the company to interact and communicate.
o Examples: APIs used for internal HR systems, finance platforms, or internal

communication tools.
3. Partner APIs:
o Description: These APIs are shared with specific partners or third parties, often for the
purpose of business collaborations. They are more controlled than open APIs and are
usually not available to the general public.
o Examples: APIs provided to suppliers or key business partners for integration purposes.
# API architecture and Its types
API Architecture: A Comprehensive Overview
API Architecture refers to the design and structure of an Application Programming Interface (API), which
serves as a bridge between different software components. It defines how these components interact,
exchange data, and perform specific functions.
Key Components of API Architecture
1. Endpoint: The unique address (URL) that clients use to access the API.
2. Resource: The data or functionality that the API provides.
3. Request: A message sent by a client to the API, typically containing the endpoint, HTTP method
(GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), and request parameters.
4. Response: A message sent by the API to the client, containing the requested data or a status
code indicating the success or failure of the request.
# Types of API Architectures
1. RESTful API:
o Follows the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style.
o Employs HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to represent CRUD (Create, Read,
Update, Delete) operations on resources.
o Uses a stateless approach, meaning each request is treated independently.
o Commonly used for web services and mobile applications.
2. SOAP API:
o Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is an XML-based message exchange protocol.
o Uses a more complex structure compared to REST, involving WSDL (Web Services
Description Language) for defining the API's interface.
o Offers greater flexibility and features like transaction management and security.
o Often used in enterprise environments for critical business applications.

3. GraphQL API:
o A query language and runtime for APIs developed by Facebook.
o Allows clients to specify exactly the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-
fetching.
o Supports a single endpoint for all operations.
o Well-suited for applications that require flexible and efficient data retrieval.
4. RPC API:
o Remote Procedure Call (RPC) enables clients to invoke procedures or functions on a

remote server.
o Typically uses a more verbose syntax and requires a more complex setup.
o Less commonly used today due to the popularity of REST and GraphQL.
# API Pentesting Process
API Penetration Testing Process
API penetration testing involves a systematic approach to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web APIs.
Here's a general process you can follow:
1. Gather Information
 Understand the API: Learn about the API's functionality, architecture, and authentication
mechanisms.
 Identify endpoints: Discover the available endpoints and their corresponding HTTP methods.
 Gather documentation: Collect any available API documentation, including specifications and
usage examples.
2. Identify Vulnerabilities
 Automated scanning: Use tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, or Acunetix to scan for common
vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
 Manual testing: Perform manual testing to identify vulnerabilities that might be missed by
automated tools, such as insecure direct object references, missing authentication, and
authorization flaws.
 Fuzzing: Use fuzzing tools to generate random input and test the API's resilience to unexpected
or malicious data.
 Reverse engineering: Analyze the API's communication protocol to understand its underlying
logic and identify potential attack vectors.
3. Exploit Vulnerabilities
 Verify vulnerabilities: Confirm that the identified vulnerabilities are exploitable.
 Develop exploit code: Create code or scripts to exploit the vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized
access or control.
4. Document Findings
 Create detailed reports: Document the vulnerabilities, their severity, and the potential impact.
 Provide recommendations: Offer recommendations for mitigating the identified vulnerabilities.
5. Retest
 Verify fixes: After the vulnerabilities are addressed, retest the API to ensure that they have been
effectively mitigated.
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API APPLICATION PENTESTING

# API and Its types

1. Open APIs (Public APIs):

o Examples: Google Maps API, Twitter API.

2. Internal APIs (Private APIs):

o Examples: APIs used for internal HR systems, finance platforms, or internal

API Architecture: A Comprehensive Overview

Key Components of API Architecture

2. Resource: The data or functionality that the API provides.

# Types of API Architectures

o Follows the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style.

o Uses a stateless approach, meaning each request is treated independently.

o Commonly used for web services and mobile applications.

o Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is an XML-based message exchange protocol.

o Often used in enterprise environments for critical business applications.

o A query language and runtime for APIs developed by Facebook.

o Supports a single endpoint for all operations.

o Remote Procedure Call (RPC) enables clients to invoke procedures or functions on a

# API Pentesting Process

API Penetration Testing Process

 Verify vulnerabilities: Confirm that the identified vulnerabilities are exploitable.

 Provide recommendations: Offer recommendations for mitigating the identified vulnerabilities.

 To Update Password of any user

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