Browser exploitation tools are designed to identify weaknesses in web browsers that could allow unauthorised access to a user’s system or data.
They are used by cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to probe browsers and find vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious attackers.
Input fuzzing, code injection and privilege escalation are among the techniques used to test the browser’s responses to potential threats.
The tools are essential for maintaining strong cybersecurity defences and ensuring browsers are secure.
Developers can also use browser exploitation tools to test their software during the development phase, making sure they release a secure product.
Examples of such tools include BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework), Metasploit and OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy).