Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Comprehensive security testing of mobile applications for Android and iOS according to OWASP MASTG and MASVS standards.
OWASP MASTG
Mobile Application Security Testing Guide - complete methodology for mobile app testing.
OWASP MASVS
Mobile Application Security Verification Standard - security verification standard for mobile apps.
Platform Specific
Testing platform-specific vulnerabilities according to Android and iOS security guidelines.
OWASP Mobile Top 10
Most common mobile application vulnerabilities
M1 – Improper Platform Usage
Misuse of platform-specific features or failure to use platform security controls properly.
TouchID bypass, Keychain misuse, Android permissions abuse
M2 – Insecure Data Storage
Sensitive data stored without encryption in local storage, databases or cache.
Unencrypted SQLite, SharedPreferences, NSUserDefaults
M3 – Insecure Communication
Insufficient network communication security, weak TLS configurations or missing certificate pinning.
HTTP instead of HTTPS, weak ciphers, missing SSL pinning
M4 – Insecure Authentication
Weak authentication mechanisms, improper session management or absence of biometric authentication.
Weak passwords, persistent tokens, missing MFA
M5 – Insufficient Cryptography
Use of weak cryptographic algorithms or improper encryption implementation.
Hardcoded keys, MD5/SHA1, ECB mode
M6 – Insecure Authorization
Insufficient permission checks on client-side or easily bypassed authorization.
Client-side access control, role confusion
M7 – Client Code Quality
Vulnerabilities caused by poor code quality such as buffer overflows or memory leaks.
Buffer overflow, use-after-free, format string
M8 – Code Tampering
Lack of protection against application modification, repackaging or runtime manipulation.
Missing root/jailbreak detection, repackaging
M9 – Reverse Engineering
Absence of code obfuscation and anti-debugging mechanisms facilitates application analysis.
Missing obfuscation, hardcoded secrets, debug symbols
M10 – Extraneous Functionality
Leftover debug functions, test accounts or hidden backdoors in production version.
Debug logs, test endpoints, admin panels
Testing Areas
🤖 Android Specific
- → AndroidManifest.xml analysis
- → Intent filtering and deeplinks
- → Content Providers security
- → Broadcast Receivers
- → ProGuard/R8 obfuscation
- → Root detection bypass
🍎 iOS Specific
- → Info.plist configuration
- → Keychain usage
- → App Transport Security
- → Universal Links
- → Code signing
- → Jailbreak detection bypass
Static Analysis
Decompilation, source code review, hardcoded secrets, insecure libraries.
Dynamic Analysis
Runtime hooking, API interception, memory dumps, SSL pinning bypass.
Network Analysis
Man-in-the-middle testing, certificate validation, API security.
Testing Output
Management Summary
Executive overview with risk profile, MASVS compliance score and business impact.
Technical Findings
- → Source code location
- → CVSS v3.1 score
- → Reproduction steps
- → Video PoC
MASVS Compliance
Detailed mapping of findings to MASVS controls with compliance report.
Remediation Guide
- → Platform-specific fixes
- → Code snippets
- → Library recommendations
Process
Preparation and Scoping
Scope definition, obtaining APK/IPA, test environment setup.
Static Analysis
Decompilation, source code review, manifest analysis, dependency check.
Dynamic Analysis
Runtime testing, Frida hooking, SSL pinning bypass, memory dumps.
Network Analysis
MITM testing, API fuzzing, certificate validation testing.
Reporting
Report compilation with MASVS compliance, findings and remediation recommendations.