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HTB Certified Web Exploitation Expert

AdvancedPenetration TestingPaid

HTB's advanced web application security certification covering hard-to-find web vulnerabilities via black-box and white-box techniques, source code review, and custom exploit development. Designed for senior web pentesters, application security engineers, and bug-bounty hunters who already hold CWES or equivalent. Strong alternative to OSWE at a comparable price point with HTB's hands-on training depth. Practical exam with full report submission required.

What you'll prove

  • Identify and exploit advanced web vulnerabilities including server-side and client-side classes
  • Perform source code review (white box) to discover non-obvious vulnerability patterns
  • Develop custom exploits for vulnerabilities without public PoCs
  • Chain web vulnerabilities to achieve full application compromise
  • Test modern web frameworks, APIs, and authentication systems
  • Author professional web pentest reports with reproduction steps and impact analysis

Frequently asked

How much does HTB CWEE cost?

$1,260 USD via the Gold Annual HTB Academy subscription, which includes the exam voucher and the full Senior Web Penetration Tester job-role path.

HTB CWEE vs OSWE — which advanced web cert?

Both target senior web pentesters. OSWE has stronger HR recognition (Offensive Security brand) and the longer track record. CWEE has more comprehensive training materials, includes white-box code review explicitly, and is rated technically equivalent or stronger by practitioners. OSWE for the resume signal; CWEE for the depth of preparation.