Gruyere Learn Web Application Exploits Defenses Top -

Developed by Google engineers Bruce Leban, Mugdha Bendre, and Parisa Tabriz, Gruyere is a small, fully-functional microblogging application deliberately stuffed with security holes. It serves as a live "hacking dojo" where you can switch into the mindset of a malicious hacker, discover classic vulnerabilities, and learn how to fix them—all in a safe, sandboxed environment.

Before diving into the exploits, you need to get your own isolated instance of Gruyere running. gruyere learn web application exploits defenses top

| Resource | Focus | Format | |----------|-------|--------| | | All major exploits + labs | Interactive browser labs | | OWASP Juice Shop | Hacking a fake e‑commerce site | Self‑hosted / online demo | | TryHackMe (Web Fundamentals path) | Beginner-friendly | Guided VM | | HackTheBox (Starting Point / Machines) | Realistic challenges | VPN + targets | | Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA) | Classic local training | PHP/MySQL local VM | Developed by Google engineers Bruce Leban, Mugdha Bendre,

CSRF tricks a logged-in user into performing an action they didn't intend to do, like changing their password or deleting their account. The Exploit | Resource | Focus | Format | |----------|-------|--------|