Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced - Testing Web Sockets (Proxy + Repeater Ideas)

The video tutorial covers testing websocket messages using Burp Suite, focusing on practical lab exercises from portsiger.net. It explains the websocket protocol, demonstrates message interaction, and explores Burp Suite's features like websocket history and repeater. The tutorial emphasizes understanding websocket operations rather than specific vulnerabilities.

What is the main focus of the lab exercises mentioned in the introduction?

• Understanding Websockets

• Learning about HTTP protocols

• Identifying specific vulnerabilities

• Practicing SQL injections

How do Websockets differ from HTTP?

• They are synchronous

• They are one-sided connections

• They allow continuous and asynchronous communication

• They close the connection after each message

What is a common use of Websockets mentioned in the video?

• File transfers

• Static web pages

• Email services

• Bitcoin exchange updates

What tool in Burp Suite is used to intercept and modify Websocket messages?

• Scanner

• Repeater

• Proxy

• Decoder

What happens when you intercept a Websocket message in Burp Suite?

• The message is encrypted

• The connection is closed

• You can modify the message before forwarding

• The message is deleted

What information can you find in the Websocket history in Burp Suite?

• User credentials

• Server IP address

• Message direction and length

• Encryption keys

What is the purpose of the repeater tool in Burp Suite?

• To repeat HTTP requests

• To modify and resend Websocket messages

• To scan for vulnerabilities

• To decode encrypted messages

What can you do with the pencil icon in Burp Suite's Websocket tab?

• Encrypt messages

• View server logs

• Edit and resend messages

• Delete Websocket connections

How can you reconnect to a Websocket in Burp Suite?

• By changing the server address

• By clearing the history

• By clicking the reconnect button

• By restarting Burp Suite

What potential does modifying the initial Websocket request have?

• Triggering vulnerabilities

• Improving connection speed

• Encrypting the connection

• Reducing server load