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********** WebGoat 6.0
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** Home Page: http://webgoat.github.io
** Home Page: http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_WebGoat_Project
** Source Code: https://github.com/WebGoat/WebGoat
** Easy-Run Download: https://webgoat.atlassian.net/builds/browse/WEB-DAIL/latestSuccessful/artifact/JOB1/WebGoat-Embedded-Tomcat/WebGoat-6.0-SNAPSHOT-war-exec.jar
** User Guide: http://www.owasp.org/index.php/WebGoat_User_and_Install_Guide_Table_of_Contents
** Wiki: http://code.google.com/p/webgoat/w/list
** FAQ: http://code.google.com/p/webgoat/wiki/FAQ
** Contact Info: [email protected] (Direct to Bruce Mayhew)
** Mailing List: [email protected] (WebGoat Community - For most questions)
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Thank you for downloading WebGoat!
This program is a demonstration of common server-side application flaws. The exercises are intended to be used by people to learn about application penetration testing techniques.
WARNING 1: While running this program your machine will be extremely vulnerable to attack. You should to disconnect from the Internet while using this program.
WARNING 2: This program is for educational purposes only. If you attempt these techniques without authorization, you are very likely to get caught. If you are caught engaging in unauthorized hacking, most companies will fire you. Claiming that you were doing security research will not work as that is the first thing that all hackers claim.
You can find more information about WebGoat at: https://github.com/WebGoat/
Follow these instructions if you simply wish to run WebGoat
Prerequisites: Java VM >= 1.6 installed ( JDK 1.7 recommended)
Download the executable jar file to any location of your choice from:
https://webgoat.atlassian.net/builds/browse/WEB-WGM/latestSuccessful/artifact/shared/WebGoat-Embedded-Tomcat/WebGoat-6.0.1-war-exec.jar Run it using java: java -jar WebGoat-6.0-exec-war.jar
Then navigate in your browser to:
http://localhost:8080/WebGoat
If you would like to change the port or other options, use:
java -jar WebGoat-6.0-exec-war.jar --help
Follow These instructions if you wish to run Webgoat and modify the source code as well.
Prerequisites:
* Java >= 1.6 ( JDK 1.7 recommended )
* Maven > 2.0.9
*Your favorite IDE, with Maven awareness: Netbeans/IntelliJ/Eclipse with m2e installed
* Git, or Git support in your IDE
WebGoat source code
WebGoat source code can be downloaded at:
https://github.com/WebGoat/WebGoat
If you are setting up an IDE, Netbeans 8.0 contains the Maven and Git support you need:
https://netbeans.org/downloads/
Using a command shell/window:
cd webgoat mvn clean package
After opening the project in Netbeans or Eclipse, you can easily run the project using maven:
mvn tomcat:run-war
Maven will run the project in an embedded tomcat.
the package phase also builds an executable jar file. You can run it using: cd target java -jar WebGoat-6.0-exec-war.jar http://localhost:8080/WebGoat