Authenticated scan using owasp zap form based authentication

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owasp zap authenticated scan with form-based authentication: a comprehensive tutorial

this tutorial will guide you through setting up and executing an authenticated scan using owasp zap with form-based authentication. we'll cover the necessary configurations, scripting, and best practices to ensure accurate and effective vulnerability assessments of your web applications requiring login.

*prerequisites:*

*owasp zap:* download and install the latest version from [https://www.zaproxy.org/](https://www.zaproxy.org/).
*web application:* you'll need a web application with form-based authentication for testing. if you don't have one readily available, consider using a vulnerable test application like owasp webgoat or dvwa (damn vulnerable web application).
*basic understanding of web application security:* familiarity with common web vulnerabilities like sql injection, xss, and csrf is helpful.
*programming knowledge (optional, but recommended):* basic understanding of javascript or a scripting language (e.g., python) can be beneficial for complex authentication scenarios.

*overview:*

an authenticated scan allows zap to crawl and scan your web application as a logged-in user. this is crucial for uncovering vulnerabilities within restricted areas that are only accessible after authentication. form-based authentication, a common authentication method, requires submitting a form with username and password. zap needs to be configured to automate this login process.

*steps:*

1. *setting up zap:*

*install and launch zap:* open owasp zap. you will be greeted with the main interface.
*configure zap to work as a proxy:* by default, zap listens on `localhost:8080`. you need to configure your browser (or other tools that will interact with the application) to use zap as a proxy.

*browser configuration:* go to your browser's proxy settings (usually under network or connection settings).
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