Level Up Your Exploitation Skills
Take your cybersecurity expertise to the next level with intermediate labs that challenge your problem-solving abilities. Master advanced techniques like SQL injection, XXE exploitation, and session management in controlled, safe environments. Think critically, exploit responsibly.
Access Intermediate LabsAdvanced SQL Injection
Master blind, error-based, and time-based SQL injection techniques with manual and automated approaches.
File Upload Bypasses
Learn to bypass MIME checks, content validation, and achieve controlled execution in secure environments.
Session Management
Understand session fixation, cookie security, and privilege escalation through practical exercises.
Intermediate Labs
Realistic exploitation scenarios with comprehensive remediation guidance
SQL Injection — Data Extraction
Practice blind and error-based SQLi on a safe target. Learn manual payload crafting and automated tooling responsibly.
Start LabFile Upload Bypass → RCE (Simulated)
Explore MIME checks, content sniffing, and safe chaining to a simulated RCE in a controlled environment with cleanup steps.
Start LabSession Fixation & Broken Session Management
Investigate session creation, fixation, cookie flags and cross-subdomain session handling. Learn to suggest robust mitigations.
Start LabXXE — XML External Entity
Safe XXE exercises that capture submitted XML payloads and teach secure parsing and mitigation techniques.
Start LabCSRF — State-changing Requests
Understand CSRF mechanics, tokens, SameSite cookies, and how to detect and protect state-changing endpoints.
Start LabBroken Access Control — Privilege Escalation
Find and exploit common access control mistakes, then write remediation recommendations and proof-of-fix steps.
Start LabProfessional Tools
Master the advanced tools used by cybersecurity professionals
Burp Suite
sqlmap
Command Line
Custom Scripts
Proxy Tools
XML Parsers
Responsible Testing & Reporting
All intermediate labs are instrumented and logged for learning purposes. Never use these techniques on third-party systems without explicit authorization. Follow our responsible disclosure process for any real-world findings and always prioritize ethical practices in your cybersecurity journey.
Prerequisites & Preparation
Completion of beginner labs or equivalent foundational knowledge is recommended. Familiarity with HTTP protocols, basic Linux commands, browser developer tools, and proxy configuration will help you get the most from these intermediate exercises. Each lab includes progressive hints to guide your learning.
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Join AstralGuard Cyber Academy and access our complete library of intermediate labs. Build advanced cybersecurity expertise through realistic exploitation scenarios and professional reporting practices.