Advanced Vulnerability Detection and Exploitation in Web Applications Using Burp Suite

Abstract

Web applications remain exposed to a wide range of vulnerabilities, creating persistent risks of exploitation. This study applies Burp Suite’s advanced modules such as  Scanner, Intruder, Repeater, Spider, and Collaborator to evaluate their effectiveness in identifying and exploiting web flaws. Experimental assessments reveal that Burp Suite consistently detects between 75 and 95 vulnerabilities per scan, with 30–45 confirmed as exploitable issues. The platform demonstrates accuracy by maintaining a low false positive rate of 4–7 cases while completing scans within 42–55 minutes, ensuring practical usability for real-world assessments. Notably, the Scanner module achieved the highest detection capability, identifying up to 140 distinct vulnerabilities, while the Repeater and Intruder modules proved critical in refining and exploiting complex weaknesses. Severity analysis shows that 60–75% of findings were classified as high risk, underscoring the importance of timely remediation. These results highlight Burp Suite’s dual strength in comprehensive detection and targeted exploitation, confirming its role as a powerful tool for proactive web application security.