| PackageDescription | Damn Vulnerable Web Application
This package contains a PHP/MySQL web application that is damn vulnerable. Its
main goal is to be an aid for security professionals to test their skills and
tools in a legal environment, help web developers better understand the
processes of securing web applications and to aid both students & teachers to
learn about web application security in a controlled class room environment.
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The aim of DVWA is to practice some of the most common web vulnerabilities,
with various levels of difficulty, with a simple straightforward interface.
Please note, there are both documented and undocumented vulnerabilities with
this software. This is intentional. You are encouraged to try and discover as
many issues as possible.
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WARNING: Do not upload it to your hosting provider's public html folder or any
Internet facing servers, as they will be compromised. |