Offensive Security
Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Testing of iOS and Android applications against OWASP MASVS and MASTG to find weaknesses in storage, communication, and platform interaction, performed under written authorization.
Overview
Mobile application penetration testing assesses the security of iOS and Android apps and the services they rely on. It answers whether sensitive data on the device, in transit, or in the backend could be exposed through insecure storage, weak transport, or flawed platform integration.
Testing is guided by the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and the Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG). Scope can include static and dynamic analysis, local data storage, authentication, certificate handling, and the app's API traffic.
Benefits
- Reveals insecure data storage, weak cryptography, and exposed secrets on the device.
- Checks transport security and certificate handling to prevent interception of sensitive traffic.
- Assesses platform interaction, authentication, and the backend APIs the app depends on.
- Aligns findings with OWASP MASVS and MASTG for structured, verifiable coverage.
Methodology
- 01
Scoping and Authorization
Agree target apps, platforms, test accounts, and rules of engagement, and obtain written authorization before testing begins.
- 02
Static Analysis
Review the application package, code, and configuration against OWASP MASVS controls to identify insecure patterns.
- 03
Dynamic Analysis
Run the app on instrumented devices following MASTG to observe storage, runtime behavior, and network traffic.
- 04
Backend and API Testing
Examine the APIs and services the app consumes for authentication, authorization, and data exposure flaws.
- 05
Exploitation
Confirm the impact of identified issues with proof of concept while protecting real user data.
- 06
Reporting and Retesting
Provide remediation guidance mapped to each finding and validate fixes through retesting.
Deliverables
- 01Executive Summary
- 02Technical Findings
- 03Risk Ratings
- 04Proof of Concept
- 05Remediation Recommendations
- 06Final Report
- 07Retesting Validation Report
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