Pygoat

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intentionally vuln web Application Security in django

Overview:

PyGoat is an intentionally vulnerable web application built in Django that focuses on web application security. The project aims to provide a learning platform for developers to understand and address security vulnerabilities based on OWASP top ten. The roadmap of PyGoat includes creating intentionally vulnerable web applications in Django.

Features:

  • Intentionally Vulnerable Web Application: PyGoat is designed to have intentional vulnerabilities for users to identify and learn from.
  • OWASP Top Ten Focus: The vulnerabilities in PyGoat are based on the OWASP top ten list, helping users understand common security issues.
  • Multiple Installation Methods: PyGoat offers various installation methods, including Docker container setup and manual installation from sources.
  • Development Server Setup: Users can quickly set up a development server to start exploring the vulnerabilities.

From Sources:

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone <repository_url>
    
  2. Install requirements and apps using installer file:
    bash installer.sh
    
  3. Apply migrations:
    python3 manage.py migrate
    
  4. Run the development server:
    python3 manage.py runserver
    
  5. Access the project at http://127.0.0.1:8000

Docker Container:

  1. Install Docker on your machine.
  2. Pull the PyGoat image:
    docker pull pygoat/pygoat
    
  3. Run the Docker container:
    docker run --rm -p 8000:8000 pygoat/pygoat
    
  4. Access the project at http://127.0.0.1:8000

Installation Video:

  • Video guide for installing PyGoat from source using installer.sh.

Uninstallation:

On Debian/Ubuntu Based Systems:

  • Use the uninstaller.sh script to remove PyGoat and its dependencies.

On Other Systems:

  • Use the uninstaller.py script to uninstall PyGoat and its dependencies.

Summary:

PyGoat is an educational project aimed at enhancing developers' understanding of web application security by providing an intentionally vulnerable Django web application. With a focus on OWASP top ten vulnerabilities, PyGoat offers various installation methods, including Docker container setup and manual installation from sources. Users can quickly set up the project to explore and learn from common security challenges in web applications.