Introduction to Struts 2
What is Apache Struts?
Evolution from Struts 1 to Struts 2
Key Features of Struts 2
Understanding Web Server Vulnerabilities
Common Web Server Attacks
How Vulnerabilities Impact Web Applications
The Importance of Web Server Scanners
Why Scan for Vulnerabilities?
Overview of Scanning Tools and Techniques
Setting Up Your Environment
Installing Apache Struts 2
Configuring a Test Environment for Security Testing
Ethical Considerations and Legal Compliance
Developing a Struts 2 Web Server Scanner
Basics of Network Scanning
Identifying Struts 2 in Web Servers
Crafting Effective Scan Queries
Automating the Scanning Process
Analyzing and Interpreting Scan Results
Common Findings and Their Implications
Case Studies of Real-World Struts 2 Vulnerabilities
Mitigating and Securing Struts 2 Applications
Best Practices for Secure Development
Patch Management and Updates
Security Configurations and Hardening
Advanced Topics
Integrating Scanners with CI/CD Pipelines
Customizing Scanners for Specific Environments
Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management