SIH26163Software
Security Assessment of the World Monitor application
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
Official Description
• 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:
1. Identify security vulnerabilities in the application.
2. Assess the potential impact of each vulnerability.
3. Demonstrate proof-of-concept exploitation in a controlled environment.
4. 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.
Official Hackathon Facts
Theme / DomainMiscellaneous
Track TrackSoftware
Submission Deadline20 September 2026
Ideas Registered0/500
Source DatasetExternal Resource ↗
✨ SIH Fit Analysis
Estimated DifficultyIntermediate
Social Impact Score (3/5)
🌱 Sustainability
Primary Tech AreaCybersecurity
Technology Stack Tags
Recommendation SystemsCybersecurityAuthenticationPrivacy
Suggested Skills
Recommendation / ranking methodsNetwork Security tools
✦ Why This Problem is Interesting
Combines Cybersecurity with the problem domain, creating a technically focused solution opportunity.
* Note: SIH Fit Analysis contains derived ratings and classification schemas generated to aid team selection; these are not official ratings from the Smart India Hackathon organizers.
