JSEEScan

Enhancing J2EE Application Security Testing with J2EEScan in Burp Suite 

The J2EE Scan extension of Burp Suite is a powerful tool designed for assessing the security of Java-based web applications. It plays a crucial role in identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses within Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications. This extension, like many others in Burp Suite, is invaluable for security professionals and penetration testers in their efforts to ensure the security of web applications.

The J2EE Scan extension operates by actively scanning Java-based web applications for various security issues, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more. It leverages dynamic analysis techniques to understand the application's behavior and interactions and identifies potential security flaws. Moreover, it is capable of discovering specific J2EE vulnerabilities, such as vulnerabilities in Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs), JavaServer Pages (JSP), and other J2EE components.

KEY FEATURES:

Some key features and improvements in the recent versions include:

• Checks for AJP Tomcat GhostCat (CVE-2020-1938).
• Improved detection for Apache Tomcat End of Life (EoL) versions.
• Enhanced checks for deserialization flaws, such as the one associated with Jackson (CVE-2017-7525).
• Refined detection to minimize false positives for EL Injection vulnerabilities.
• Updated strategies for detecting JBoss Seam 2 Remote Command Execution.
• Added checks for vulnerabilities in Spring Cloud, Spring Data Commons, PrimeFaces, Eclipse Mojarra, Apache SOLR, Struts, and more.
• Implemented methods to bypass weak Access Control Lists (ACL) on URI restrictions.
• Included checks for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), REST API Swagger issues, session fixation, and JavaScript PostMessage vulnerabilities​¹​.

STEPS FOR INSTALLATION AND HOW TO USE IT:

Download Burp Suite: Visit the official Burp Suite download page at http://portswigger.net/burp/download.html and download the version suitable for your system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Launch Burp Suite: Begin by opening Burp Suite, a versatile web vulnerability scanner and security assessment tool. You'll need Burp Suite Professional to access advanced features.

Access the Extender Tab: Navigate to the "Extender" tab within Burp Suite. This is where you can manage extensions and add new ones to enhance Burp Suite's functionality.

Install the "J2EEScan" Extension: Inside the "Extender" tab, visit the "BApp Store." Search for the "J2EEScan" extension and install it.

Select Your Target Website: Head to the "Target" tab within Burp Suite. In this section, you can choose the specific website you want to scan for security vulnerabilities. Right-click on the target website and select "Actively Scan this host”.

Monitor Scanning Progress: To keep track of the scanning process and its outcomes, navigate to the "Scanner" tab in Burp Suite. Here, you'll find the "Issue Activity" section, which provides a detailed log of the scan's progression, discovered issues, and actions executed by Burp Suite during the scan.

USES:

1. J2EE-Specific Scanning: J2EEScan is tailored for scanning and testing J2EE applications. It understands the intricacies and technologies commonly used in J2EE, such as Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), and more.
2. Improved Test Coverage: The plugin aims to provide better test coverage by identifying vulnerabilities specific to J2EE applications that may not be readily detected by generic web application scanners. This helps in finding security issues that are unique to J2EE technology.
3. Detection of J2EE-Specific Vulnerabilities: J2EEScan can detect vulnerabilities like security misconfigurations, authentication and authorization issues, session management problems, and other J2EE-specific security flaws that could put an application at risk.
4. Customization: It often allows users to customize the scanning process and define specific rules or checks based on their knowledge of the J2EE application under test. This can help fine-tune the scan to the specific application's architecture and requirements.
5. Integration with Burp Suite: Like other Burp Suite extensions, J2EEScan integrates seamlessly with the Burp Suite Proxy, allowing security professionals to incorporate J2EE-specific scanning into their web application security testing workflow.