Fuzzing is a process that can be implemented using tools such as Wfuzz, ffuf, etc. You need to provide the tool with a target URL, parameters, endpoints, etc., and some kind of input.
The fuzzing tool then makes requests and sends them to the target one by one. After fuzzing is complete, the response, timing, and status codes need to be analyzed for vulnerabilities.
Tools for Fuzzing
There are hundreds of tools in the industry for fuzzing. Some of the top-rated popular fuzzing tools are listed below.
Wfuzz
Wfuzz works by replacing placeholders FUZZ with wordlist values. To understand this more clearly, let's consider an example: