HTB Certified Web Exploitation Expert
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.