An interactive, comprehensive mindmap for Android Mobile Application Penetration Testing.
Built for security researchers, penetration testers, and anyone looking to master mobile security.
Your complete roadmap to Android Mobile Application Security Testing
This mindmap serves as a one-stop resource for Android application security testing.
Whether you're a beginner starting your journey in mobile pentesting or an experienced security professional, this interactive guide covers everything — from prerequisites to advanced exploitation techniques.
Every tool mentioned includes direct links to its official repository or documentation.
Here are some preview screenshots of the Android Pentesting Mindmap in action:
- Linux Basics
- Programming Fundamentals (Java recommended)
- Virtualization Basics
- App Development Background (optional but helpful)
- Application Layer
- Application Framework
- Libraries & ART (Android Runtime)
- Linux Kernel
- AndroidManifest.xml
- classes.dex
- Resources (res/ folder)
- META-INF (certificates & signatures)
- Attacker VMs: Kali Linux, Parrot OS
- Emulators: Genymotion, Android Studio AVD, MEmu Play (Free Rooted), LDPlayer, NoxPlayer
- Activities, Services, Content Providers
- Broadcast Receivers, Intents (Explicit/Implicit)
- Intent Filters, Intent Resolution
Static Analysis:
- MobSF, JADX, APKTool, APKLeaks, QARK, Yaazhini, AndroBugs, ClassyShark
Dynamic Analysis:
- Frida, Objection, Drozer, Burp Suite, HTTP Toolkit, Logcat, Pidcat
- Reconnaissance
- Static Analysis
- Dynamic Analysis
- Reporting
- M1: Improper Credential Usage
- M2: Inadequate Supply Chain Security
- M3: Insecure Authentication/Authorization
- M4: Insufficient Input/Output Validation
- M5: Insecure Communication
- M6: Inadequate Privacy Controls
- M7: Insufficient Binary Protections
- M8: Security Misconfiguration
- M9: Insecure Data Storage
- M10: Insufficient Cryptography
- SSL Pinning & Bypass Techniques
- Root Detection & Bypass
- Emulator Detection
- Sensitive Data in Storage/Memory/Logs
- Code Obfuscation Analysis
- Insecure Deeplinks
- Background Screen Caching
- Third-party Keyboard Risks
- Firebase Database Misconfigurations
- Activity Hijacking
- WebView Vulnerabilities (XSS, Local File Inclusion)
- Content Provider SQL Injection
- Broadcast Receiver Exploits
- Intent Spoofing/Sniffing
- DIVA (Damn Insecure and Vulnerable App)
- InsecureBankv2
- Injured Android
- OWASP UnCrackable Apps
- InsecureShop
- AndroGoat
- DVHMA
- Vuldroid
- ovaa (Oversecured Vulnerable Android App)
- OWASP MASTG (Mobile Application Security Testing Guide)
- OWASP MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard)
- HackTricks Mobile Pentesting
- Android Security Awesome (GitHub)
- Mobile Security Framework Docs
- Frida Documentation
- Interactive UI – Expandable/collapsible sections for smooth navigation
- Search Functionality – Quickly find any tool, topic, or vulnerability
- Category Filters – Filter by Prerequisites, Tools, OWASP, Methodology, etc.
- Dark/Light Mode – Toggle between themes
- PDF Export – Download the full mindmap as PDF (auto-expands all sections in light mode)
- Direct Links – Every tool links to official repo/docs
- Fully Responsive – Perfect on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Tool Badges – Clear Static vs Dynamic analysis indicators
Rajput Shubhraj Singh
GitHub: @Shuuubhraj
- OWASP Mobile Security Project
- OWASP MASTG
- All the amazing open-source tool creators in the mobile security community
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Shuuubhraj/Android-Pentesting-Mindmap.git
# Navigate to directory
cd Android-Pentesting-Mindmap
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev