10 Burp Suite Extensions you must have in your arsenal
Burp Suite, coupled with its extensive library of extensions, empowers bug bounty hunters to find vulnerabilities efficiently. Below is a list of the most widely used extensions in the bug bounty community, along with their creators, purpose, and usage instructions.
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1. Autorize
Creator:
Barak Tawily
Purpose:
Automates the process of identifying authorization flaws, such as privilege escalation or access control issues.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Configure the authenticated and unauthenticated cookies or headers in the settings.
3. Let the extension monitor requests for authorization vulnerabilities.
Why It's Popular:
Saves time by automating tedious checks for access control issues.
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2. Param Miner
Creator:
James Kettle
Purpose:
Discovers hidden parameters that could reveal new attack vectors.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Right-click on a request and choose "Guess Parameters."
3. Analyze the results in the output tab.
Why It's Popular:
Great for uncovering undocumented or overlooked parameters that may lead to vulnerabilities.
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3. HTTP Request Smuggler
Creator:
James Kettle
Purpose:
Identifies HTTP request smuggling vulnerabilities, a common issue in complex server setups.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Send a request to Repeater and analyze it using the extension.
3. Look for anomalies in how requests are processed.
Why It's Popular:
Helps find high-severity vulnerabilities often overlooked by automated scanners.
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4. Turbo Intruder
Creator:
James Kettle
Purpose:
A high-speed fuzzer designed for efficiently sending massive payloads.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Send a request to Turbo Intruder.
3. Customize the provided Python script to define your payloads.
4. Run and analyze the results.
Why It's Popular:
Handles large-scale brute-force and fuzzing tasks with ease.
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5. Logger++
Creator:
Unknown (Open-source Community)
Purpose:
Provides detailed logging of HTTP requests and responses for debugging complex workflows.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Customize filters to log specific traffic.
3. Monitor and analyze logs in real time.
Why It's Popular:
Simplifies the process of keeping track of requests during complex testing.
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6. Hackvertor
Creator:
Gareth Heyes
Purpose:
Converts, encodes, and decodes payloads to help craft complex attacks.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Use Hackvertor syntax to encode payloads directly within Burp Suite.
3. Test your payloads efficiently.
Why It's Popular:
Essential for crafting payloads for XSS, SQLi, and other injection attacks.
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7. JWT Editor
Creator:
PortSwigger Research Team
Purpose:
Modifies and resigns JSON Web Tokens to test authentication mechanisms.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Right-click on a JWT and select "Edit and Resign JWT."
3. Modify claims or signatures and resend the token.
Why It's Popular:
Enables quick testing of JWT vulnerabilities like signature validation bypass or token tampering.
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8. Paramalyzer
Creator:
Unknown (Open-source Community)
Purpose:
Analyzes and groups parameters from multiple requests to find anomalies.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Intercept traffic through Burp and let the extension analyze parameters.
3. Review findings to identify duplicate, unused, or misconfigured parameters.
Why It's Popular:
Saves time during recon and parameter analysis.
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9. AuthMatrix
Creator:
NetSPI Team
Purpose:
Tests for authorization flaws using matrix-based testing.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Configure roles and permissions in the matrix.
3. Intercept requests, and AuthMatrix will highlight discrepancies.
Why It's Popular:
Provides a clear, visual way to test access control issues.
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10. Burp Beautifier
Creator:
Unknown (Open-source Community)
Purpose:
Formats JSON, XML, and other data for easy readability.
Usage:
1. Install from the BApp Store.
2. Right-click on a response and choose "Beautify."
3. View the formatted output.
Why It's Popular:
Simplifies analyzing encoded or complex responses.
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These extensions are widely used by bug bounty hunters to enhance their productivity and uncover critical vulnerabilities. They streamline tasks like authorization testing, parameter discovery, and payload crafting, making Burp Suite an even more powerful ally.
Which of these extensions do you use in your workflow? Share your experiences and tips in the comments!
