BURP SUITE PROFESSIONAL V2023

Burp Suite Professional is one of the most widely used web application security testing tools, developed by PortSwigger. It is designed for penetration testers, security researchers, and developers to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. The 2023 version introduces several new features, performance improvements, and enhanced automation capabilities, making it an indispensable tool for cybersecurity professionals.

What is Burp Suite Professional?

Burp Suite Professional is an integrated platform for performing security testing of web applications. It provides a suite of tools for manual and automated testing, including:

• Proxy – Intercept and modify HTTP/S requests.
• Scanner – Automated vulnerability scanning.
• Intruder – A Customizable attack tool for brute-forcing and fuzzing.
• Repeater – Manipulate and resend individual requests.
• Sequencer – Analyze session token randomness.
• Decoder – Encode and decode data.
• Collaborator – Detect out-of-band vulnerabilities (e.g., SSRF, blind SQLi).

Key Features of Burp Suite Professional v2023

1. Enhanced Automated Scanning

• Improved Crawling & Scanning – Better JavaScript-heavy application handling.
• New Vulnerability Checks – Detection for modern threats like Prototype Pollution, Web Cache Poisoning, and Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
• Lightweight Scanner – Faster scans with reduced false positives.

2. Advanced Manual Testing Tools

• HTTP/2 Support – This is fully compatible with HTTP/2 for intercepting and manipulating requests.
• Turbo Intruder – High-speed attack tool for sending thousands of requests efficiently.
• Logger++ Integration – Advanced logging and filtering of HTTP traffic.

3. Out-of-Band (OAST) Testing with Collaborator

• Detects blind vulnerabilities (e.g., blind SQLi, XXE, SSRF) by using Burp Collaborator to monitor interactions with external servers.

4. API Security Testing

• Improved API Scanning – Supports OpenAPI/Swagger documentation for automated API testing.
• GraphQL & WebSockets Testing – Enhanced support for modern web technologies.

5. Extensibility with BApps

• Extensions Marketplace – Install additional tools like Logger++, Autorize, and J2EE Scan.
• Custom Scripting – Write extensions in Python or Ruby using the Burp API.

6. Reporting & Collaboration

• Customisable Reports – Generate detailed PDF/HTML reports with remediation advice.
• Team Collaboration – Share scan results and findings with team members.

7. Performance & Usability Improvements

• Faster UI & Memory Optimization – Reduced lag when handling large projects.
• Dark Mode – Better visibility during long testing sessions.