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CCPE-AW — Advanced Web
Hacking & Exploitation

Advanced web application penetration testing covering server-side flaws that go undetected by modern scanners. Topics include SSO attacks, JWT/SAML/OAuth exploitation, advanced XXE, deserialization RCE, second-order SQLi, and cloud-hosted application attacks. Prerequisite: strong OWASP Top 10 knowledge.

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Authentication & SSO Attacks

JWT, SAML bypass, OAuth exploitation, 2FA bypass

XXE & Cryptographic Attacks

OOB XXE, padding oracle, hash length extension

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Java/.NET/PHP/Python deserialization, SSTI

Advanced SQLi & Cloud Attacks

2nd order SQLi, WAF bypass, GraphQL, HTTP desync

60 Questions

Exam Length

90 Minutes

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

$250 USD

Exam Fee

Why It's Trending

Advanced Web Hacking Is a Top-Tier Security Skill

Server-side vulnerabilities missed by automated scanners are responsible for the most damaging web application breaches — and the highest bug bounty payouts.

Advanced

Beyond OWASP Top 10

CCPE-AW covers server-side vulnerabilities that modern scanners routinely miss — the kind that result in major data breaches.

₹10–25 LPA

Advanced Web PenTester Salary

Senior web application penetration testers with advanced exploitation skills command top-tier salaries in bug bounty programs and security firms.

Critical

Scanners Miss These Flaws

Deserialization, SSTI, second-order SQLi, and advanced XXE attacks are systematically missed by automated tools — only skilled pentesters find them.

$100K+

Bug Bounty Payouts for Critical Findings

Advanced server-side vulnerabilities like deserialization RCE and OAuth bypass attract the highest bug bounty payouts on HackerOne and Bugcrowd.

Exam Overview

Exam 156-408 — CCPE-AW Advanced Web Hacking

Language

English

Duration

90 Minutes

Questions

~60

Passing Score

70%

Format

Proctored Exam

Fee

$250 USD

Course Content

Complete CCPE-AW Curriculum

Click any module to explore the advanced web hacking topics covered in detail.

Introduction & Lab Setup

Lab environment setup and architecture overview
Burp Suite Pro features recap and advanced configuration
Proxy and intercept workflow for advanced testing
Setting up out-of-band (OOB) channels for blind exploitation

Attacking Authentication & Single Sign-On (SSO)

Token hijacking attacks and session fixation
Logical bypass and boundary condition exploitation
Bypassing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Authentication bypass using subdomain takeover
JSON Web Token (JWT) and JSON Web Signature (JWS) attacks
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authorization bypass
Open Authorization (OAuth) misconfiguration and token abuse

Password Reset & API Authorization Attacks

Session poisoning techniques
Host header validation bypass
Case study: common password reset flow failures
Mass assignment vulnerability exploitation
Invite/promo code bypass techniques
Replay attack exploitation
API authorization bypass techniques
HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP) attacks

XXE & Cryptographic Attacks

XXE (XML External Entity) basics and exploitation
Advanced XXE exploitation over out-of-band (OOB) channels
XXE injection through SAML
XXE in file parsing scenarios
Known plaintext attack (faulty password reset)
Padding oracle attack exploitation
Hash length extension attacks
Authentication bypass using .NET machine key
Exploiting padding oracles with fixed initialization vectors (IVs)
ECDSA nonce reuse attack

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Java deserialization attack (Binary, XML, Serial Version UID mismatch)
.NET deserialization attack and exploitation
PHP deserialization attack techniques
Python deserialization attack exploitation
Server-side template injection (SSTI) across frameworks
Exploiting code injection over OOB channels for blind RCE

SQL Injection Masterclass

Second-order SQL injection
Out-of-band (OOB) SQL injection exploitation
SQLi through cryptographic functions
OS code execution via SQL injection and PowerShell
Advanced SQLMap usage and WAF bypass techniques
Exploiting hardened web servers with file upload (malicious extensions, validation bypass, via metadata)
SSRF to query internal network
SSRF to exploit templates and extensions
SSRF filter bypass techniques

Attacking Cloud-Hosted Applications

SSRF exploitation in cloud environments
Serverless function exploitation
Google Dorking for cloud asset discovery
Cognito misconfiguration to data exfiltration
Post-exploitation techniques on cloud-hosted applications
Case studies: SSRF to RCE in containers / EC2 takeover / Netflix & TD Bank credential leaks
Attacking hardened WordPress, Joomla, and Microsoft SharePoint
Web cache deception and web cache poisoning attacks
Unicode normalization attacks
Second-order IDOR exploitation
HTTP desync (request smuggling) attacks
Exploiting misconfigured code control systems
Pentesting GraphQL — introspection-based attacks

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CCPE-AW certification?

The Check Point CCPE Advanced Web Hacking (CCPE-AW, exam 156-408) is an advanced web application penetration testing course focusing on server-side vulnerabilities that modern scanners miss. It covers SSO attacks, JWT/SAML/OAuth exploitation, XXE, deserialization RCE, advanced SQLi, SSRF, and cloud-hosted application attacks.

What are the prerequisites for CCPE-AW?

Candidates must have a strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities before attending. CCPE-W (156-403) is the recommended prerequisite. This is not a beginner course — it builds directly on foundational web security knowledge.

How does CCPE-AW differ from CCPE-W?

CCPE-W covers entry-level web security testing (OWASP Top 10, SQLi basics, auth attacks). CCPE-AW advances into server-side flaws that automated scanners miss — JWT/SAML/OAuth exploitation, deserialization RCE, second-order SQLi, advanced XXE, and cloud-hosted app attacks.

What tools are used in CCPE-AW?

The course uses Burp Suite Pro as the primary tool, alongside SQLMap for advanced injection, and various custom exploitation scripts for deserialization, OOB data extraction, and cloud enumeration. All tools are demonstrated from configuration to exploitation.

How many questions are on the 156-408 exam?

The exam contains approximately 60 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute time limit. The passing score is 70%, delivered via Pearson VUE either online proctored or at an authorised test centre.

What does Zetlan Technologies offer for CCPE-AW preparation?

Zetlan provides expert-led Advanced Web Hacking training covering all seven modules — from SSO attacks through GraphQL and HTTP desync — with live online sessions, advanced web app lab access, and comprehensive study materials.

CCPE-AW — Advanced WebHacking & Exploitation

Advanced Web Hacking Is a Top-Tier Security Skill

Exam 156-408 — CCPE-AW Advanced Web Hacking

Complete CCPE-AW Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

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CCPE-AW — Advanced Web
Hacking & Exploitation