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Table of Contents

  1. Installation
  2. Configuration
  3. Usage
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. Resources

Installation

To install Burp Suite Community Edition, follow these steps:

Download

  1. Visit the Burp Suite Downloads page.
  2. Choose the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Installation Steps

For Windows:

  1. Download the installer.
  2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts.
  3. Launch Burp Suite from the Start menu.

For macOS:

  1. Download the .dmg file.
  2. Open the .dmg file and drag Burp Suite to the Applications folder.
  3. Launch Burp Suite from Applications.

For Linux:

  1. Download the .sh file.

  2. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the .sh file.

  3. Run the installer:

    bash chmod +x burpsuite_community_linux_v*.sh ./burpsuite_community_linux_v*.sh Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Configuration

After installation, you need to configure Burp Suite to effectively use its features.

Proxy Configuration

  • Launch Burp Suite.

  • Go to the Proxy tab and select Options.

  • Ensure the proxy listener is enabled on the default port (usually 8080).

  • Configure your browser to use Burp as a proxy:

    • In your browser's network settings, bash set the HTTP proxy to 127.0.0.1 and port 8080.

SSL Certificate Installation

  • To intercept HTTPS traffic, you need to install the Burp SSL certificate: bash
  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://burpsuite.
  2. Follow the prompts to download and install the Burp CA certificate.

Usage

  • Burp Suite provides various features for web application testing. Here are some essential functionalities:

Intercepting Requests

  1. Ensure the Proxy is active and your browser is configured.
  2. Use the browser to navigate to a web application.
  3. Burp will intercept the requests, allowing you to analyze and modify them before they reach the server.

Spidering a Website

  1. Navigate to the Target tab.
  2. Right-click on the target site and select Spider this host.
  3. Burp will start crawling the website to discover additional endpoints.

Scanning for Vulnerabilities

  1. Go to the Scanner tab.
  2. Right-click on the target and select Scan.
  3. Review the findings for potential vulnerabilities.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while using Burp Suite, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

  • Proxy Issues: Ensure your browser is correctly configured to route traffic through Burp Suite's proxy.
  • SSL Errors: If you face SSL certificate errors, confirm that the Burp CA certificate is correctly installed in your browser.
  • Performance Issues: If Burp is slow or unresponsive, check your system resources and consider restarting the application.

Resources