OWASP Juice Shop

OWASP Juice Shop is one of the most modern and sophisticated insecure web applications available for security training. It’s a fully functional e-commerce application built with modern technologies that contains a wide variety of security vulnerabilities.

Overview

Juice Shop is OWASP’s flagship vulnerable application project, featuring over 100 challenges across multiple difficulty levels. It’s designed to be used in security training, awareness demos, CTFs, and as a testing platform for security tools.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Angular
• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: SQLite (configurable to other databases)
• Architecture: Modern single-page application (SPA)

Key Features

• 100+ Security Challenges: Ranging from trivial to expert level
• OWASP Top 10 Coverage: All current OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Beyond OWASP Top 10: Includes broken anti-automation, XXE, prototype pollution, and more
• Gamification: Built-in scoreboard and challenge tracking
• CTF Support: Export CTF flags for competitions
• Internationalization: Available in 30+ languages
• Free Hint System: Progressive hints for learning
• Companion Guide: Comprehensive GitBook with solutions

Deployment

# Docker (recommended)
docker pull bkimminich/juice-shop
docker run -d -p 3000:3000 bkimminich/juice-shop

# NPM
npm install -g juice-shop
juice-shop

# From Source
git clone https://github.com/juice-shop/juice-shop.git
cd juice-shop
npm install
npm start

Vulnerability Categories

• Injection: SQL, NoSQL, Command, LDAP injection
• Broken Authentication: Session management, password policies
• Sensitive Data Exposure: Confidential documents, API keys
• XML External Entities (XXE): File disclosure attacks
• Broken Access Control: Vertical and horizontal privilege escalation
• Security Misconfiguration: Various misconfigurations
• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Reflected, stored, DOM-based
• Insecure Deserialization: Object injection attacks
• Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities: Outdated dependencies
• Insufficient Logging & Monitoring: Detection gaps
• Unvalidated Redirects: Open redirect vulnerabilities
• Cryptographic Issues: Weak hashing, encryption flaws

Learning Resources

Official Resources

• Juice Shop GitBook: Comprehensive guide with solutions
• Pwning OWASP Juice Shop: Companion eBook
• Video Walkthroughs: Community-created tutorials
• Conference Talks: Presentations and demos

Difficulty Levels

• ⭐ Trivial: Entry-level, easy to find
• ⭐⭐ Easy: Requires some investigation
• ⭐⭐⭐ Medium: Needs security knowledge
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard: Advanced techniques required
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expert: Extremely challenging
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Legendary: Only for the most skilled

Use Cases

Security Training

Perfect for teaching web application security concepts with real-world examples in a safe environment.

CTF Events

Built-in CTF support with flag export, scoreboard, and team functionality.

Tool Testing

Test web application security scanners, proxies, and other security tools.

Awareness Demos

Demonstrate security vulnerabilities to developers and management.

Interview Practice

Use challenges to assess candidate security knowledge.

Why Juice Shop Stands Out

1. Modern Stack: Reflects current web development practices
2. Continuous Updates: Regular updates with new challenges
3. Extensive Documentation: Best-in-class learning resources
4. Community Support: Large, active community
5. Enterprise Features: Multi-user, customizable, Docker-ready
6. Award Winning: Multiple community choice awards

Integration Capabilities

• CI/CD Pipelines: Automated security testing
• Security Tool Testing: Scanner validation
• Workshop Platform: Hosting security training sessions
• Educational Curriculum: University and bootcamp integration

Community

With thousands of users worldwide, Juice Shop has an active community contributing challenges, translations, and improvements. It’s used by universities, training organizations, and companies globally for security education.