Intercepting Mobile App Traffic Using Corellium and Burp Suite

Intercepting traffic is an important step in mobile app security testing. It helps to reveal vulnerabilities like data leakage, improper SSL implementation, and API weaknesses. In this guide, I’ll walk through how to intercept mobile traffic with Corellium and Burp Suite.

Setting Up the Virtual Device on Corellium

  1. Launch a rooted Android or iOS device in Corellium.

  2. Adjust network settings to enable proxy traffic routing.

  3. Download Burp Suite CA certificate to your local device.

Installing the Certificate on the Device

  • On Android: Move the certificate to /sdcard/ and install it via settings.

  • On iOS: Use Apple Configurator or directly open the certificate via Safari.

Configuring Burp Suite

  • Set up an HTTP listener on port 8080.

  • Configure the Corellium device’s Wi-Fi settings to use your proxy.

Test the Setup

  • Open a mobile browser on the device.

  • Visit an HTTPS website and confirm it shows up in Burp's proxy.


Corellium’s flexible virtual devices and Burp Suite’s powerful intercepting capabilities will give you the confidence to  begin testing mobile apps securely and efficiently.

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