Overview

Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA) is a PHP/MySQL web application that is intentionally vulnerable. It is used for security education and training purposes to practice penetration testing.

Role in this knowledge base

Used as an example of a vulnerable machine that can be deployed as a Docker container within an isolated network for ethical hacking practice.

Key facts

  • DVWA can be deployed as a Docker container within a specifically created isolated Docker network for security practice.

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