Mobile Application Security

Analyze Android and iOS apps for security weaknesses and malicious indicators.

4|Updated Mar 10, 2026
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Skill: Mobile Application Security
Source: https://github.com/GhostPWN/ghostpwn/tree/main/src/skills/17-mobile-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GhostPWN/ghostpwn --skill mobile-application-security

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyaxmlparser, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps security testers evaluate Android and iOS applications for weaknesses in storage, transport, platform interaction, runtime behavior, and malicious indicators during authorized assessments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Static analysis: Review APK and IPA artifacts for manifest, plist, permission, export, and hardcoded-secret issues.
  • Dynamic testing: Guide Frida and objection workflows for certificate pinning, root or jailbreak checks, and sensitive method tracing.
  • Mobile triage: Assess suspicious apps for packing, dangerous permissions, insecure data storage, and command-and-control indicators.
  • Use case: A tester can inspect an APK against OWASP MASVS and MASTG, then turn the results into prioritized findings and remediation notes.

Quick Start

Use this Skill to assess the attached mobile app package for security issues, focusing on authorized static and dynamic testing results.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile Application Security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze an APK for security vulnerabilities?

To analyze an APK for security vulnerabilities, you perform static analysis on the manifest, permissions, and exports, alongside dynamic instrumentation using Frida to check for runtime weaknesses and hardcoded secrets.

Can I use Frida for iOS IPA dynamic testing?

Yes, you can use Frida for iOS IPA dynamic testing to guide workflows for certificate pinning bypass, jailbreak detection, and sensitive method tracing during authorized security assessments.

What is mobile application static analysis based on OWASP MASVS?

Mobile application static analysis based on OWASP MASVS is the process of reviewing APK and IPA artifacts for manifest, plist, permission, and hardcoded-secret issues to ensure compliance with security standards.

How to triage suspicious Android apps for malware indicators?

To triage suspicious Android apps for malware indicators, assess the package for packing, dangerous permissions, insecure data storage, and command-and-control indicators using automated APK triage support.

Does this mobile security testing support AAB files?

Yes, mobile security testing supports AAB files, applying static analysis, dynamic instrumentation, and transport validation to Android App Bundles alongside standard APK and IPA review scenarios.

Do I need pyaxmlparser to inspect Android manifests?

Yes, pyaxmlparser is required to parse and inspect Android APK manifests, enabling the extraction of permissions, exports, and configuration details for security analysis.