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Smart India Hackathon · sih.gov.in

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SoftwareMiscellaneousSIH26163

Security Assessment of the World Monitor application

National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

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Organisation
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
Department
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
Category
Software
Theme
Miscellaneous
Submission deadline
20 September 20262026-09-20
Ideas submitted
0/500
Serial number
163
Data captured on
2026-08-23
Contact info
No contact published
Youtube link
No video published
Problem brief

• Background The world Monitor application is a Web/ Mobile platform that provides users with real-time monitoring, analytics, and reporting features. The application handles user authentication, data visualization, API communication, and role-based access controls. As a security analyst, the task is to evaluate the application's security posture and identify vulnerabilities that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the system.

  • Description Conduct an authorized security assessment of the World Monitor application to:
  • Identify security vulnerabilities in the application.
  • Assess the potential impact of each vulnerability.
  • Demonstrate proof-of-concept exploitation in a controlled environment.
  • Recommend remediation measures to mitigate the identified risks.
  • Scope The assessment should focus on:
  • Authentication and session management
  • Authorization and access control
  • Input validation and data handling
  • API security
  • Client-side security controls
  • Secure communication mechanisms
  • Data storage and privacy protections
  • Success Criteria The assessment is considered successful if:
  • At least one valid vulnerability is identified and documented.
  • Evidence supports the existence of the vulnerability.
  • Risk and impact are clearly explained.
  • Practical mitigation strategies are provided
  • Expected Solution/Deliverables:

For each vulnerability discovered, provide

  • Vulnerability title
  • Description
  • Affected component
  • Severity rating (e.g., CVSS)
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Proof of concept demonstrating the issue in a safe testing environment
  • Business impact assessment
  • Remediation recommendations constraints
  • Testing must be performed only on authorized systems.
  • No actions should affect production users or data.
  • Exploitation should be limited to proof-of-concept validation.
  • Compliance with applicable laws, policies, and ethical hacking guidelines is required.
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