Top 15 Vulnerable Web Applications and Websites for Ethical Hacking Practice

This list highlights a selection of intentionally vulnerable websites, web applications, wargame platforms, and hacking communities, all designed for ethical hacking practice and skill-building.

There’s no specific ranking in terms of importance or quality — each resource offers its own unique challenges. You’re encouraged to explore them and determine which ones align best with your learning goals.

The list has been curated from a variety of sources, including widely recommended options within cybersecurity and ethical hacking communities.

OWASP Juice Shop is a modern, intentionally vulnerable web app designed to teach web security. It covers a range of real-world vulnerabilities, including those from the OWASP Top 10 like XSS, SQL injection, and broken authentication.

Juice Shop uses gamification, allowing users to solve challenges and unlock achievements while learning. It’s open-source and easy to set up locally or in the cloud. For safety, always run it in a virtual machine or containerized environment.

A perfect tool for ethical hacking practice and improving web security skills!