Source Code Pentest
Modern applications are increasingly complex, integrating multiple frameworks, dependencies, and third-party libraries. Even when an application appears secure from the outside, vulnerabilities may exist deep within the codebase, leading to critical risks like authentication flaws, broken access control, insecure cryptography, logic errors, and data exposure.
Our Source Code Analysis (Secure Code Review) provides a comprehensive assessment of your application’s security posture by examining the source code line-by-line. We combine automated static analysis tools with advanced manual review to identify vulnerabilities that traditional black-box testing cannot detect.
Our Pentest Methodology
1
Scoping & Planning
We work with your development and security teams to define the scope, understand the technology stack, review application architecture, and determine which modules, repositories, or components require review.
2
Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
We analyze the structure of the codebase, its key functionality, data flows, external integrations, and sensitive components to build a complete picture of how the application works behind the scenes.
3
Threat Modeling & Attack Surface Analysis
We identify security-critical areas such as authentication, authorization, data handling, cryptographic operations, and business logic flows to prioritize sections of the code most likely to introduce risk.
4
Vulnerability Discovery & Manual Review
We perform a detailed manual review—supplemented by automated tooling—to identify insecure coding patterns, logic flaws, injection risks, weak configurations, hardcoded secrets, and misuse of security-sensitive functions.
5
Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment
For each identified issue, we assess possible exploitation scenarios, affected components, and potential business impact, ensuring you clearly understand the real-world risks introduced by insecure code.
6
Reporting & Remediation Support
You receive a comprehensive report with highlighted code snippets, reproduction steps, risk ratings, explanations, and precise remediation guidance—along with a complimentary retest after fixes are applied.
What We Test
Our testing covers all critical areas of web application security
Languages Covered
Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, C#, .NET, Go, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Objective-C, C/C++, Shell scripts, Terraform, YAML configs
Frameworks & Platforms
Spring, Django, Flask, Express.js, Nest.js, ASP.NET Core, React, Angular, Vue (SSO & sensitive flows), Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Android & iOS codebases (for mobile apps), Serverless (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Functions), Kubernetes, Docker, microservices
Security Areas Covered
Authentication & authorization, Input validation, Database security, ORM misuse, Cryptography issues, Hardcoded secrets, Logic flaws, API security, Secure configuration, Memory safety & unsafe functions, Concurrency vulnerabilities, Resource access controls, Supply-chain security (dependency scanning)
Compliance & Standards
Our secure code review supports:
Compliance Support
PCI DSS
Secure coding requirements
HIPAA
ePHI protection in code
ISO 27001
Annex A.14 (secure development)
GDPR
Secure handling of personal data
SOC 2
Change management & code security
Testing Standards
OWASP ASVS
(Application Security Verification Standard)
OWASP Mobile MSTG/MASVS
(when mobile code is included)
OWASP SAMM
(Software Assurance Maturity Model)
SANS/CWE Top 25
mapping for external intrusion techniques
OWASP Top 10
NIST SP 800-218 (SSDF)
Secure Software Development Framework
OWASP API Top 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our web application penetration testing services
Yes, for complete review.
We can also review partial modules or only sensitive components.
Yes. API security review is part of the code assessment.
Yes—upon request we analyze DevOps security, secrets handling, and deployment pipelines.
No. We work on a separate copy of your codebase.
We can also integrate with GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps for direct issue reporting.
Typically 1–3 weeks depending on codebase size and complexity.
Retesting is available upon request and depends on the scope of remediation. We recommend connecting with our team to understand the best retesting approach for your environment.
READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CODEBASE?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your application and receive a tailored Source Code Analysis proposal.