Paros
A Java based HTTP/HTTPS proxy for assessing web application vulnerability with various useful features.
Paros
A Java based HTTP/HTTPS proxy for assessing web application vulnerability with various useful features.
Data verified May 2026
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A Java based HTTP/HTTPS proxy for assessing web application vulnerability. It supports editing/viewing HTTP messages on-the-fly. Other features include spiders, client certificate, proxy-chaining, intelligent scanning for XSS and SQL injections etc.
Paros FAQ
Common questions about Paros including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
Paros is A Java based HTTP/HTTPS proxy for assessing web application vulnerability with various useful features. It is a Application Security solution designed to help security teams with SQL Injection, Web Security, Proxy.
Paros is a free Application Security tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://sourceforge.net/projects/paros/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to Paros include:
1.VulnSign Dynamic Application Security Testing - DAST tool for scanning web apps, microservices, and APIs for vulnerabilities (Commercial)
2.Halo Security Application Scanning - DAST tool for detecting web app vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS (Commercial)
3.Acunetix Web Application & API Security - DAST scanner for web apps & APIs with automated vuln detection & remediation (Commercial)
4.w3af - w3af is an open source web application security scanner that identifies over 200 types of vulnerabilities including XSS, SQL injection, and OS commanding in web applications. (Free)
5.Wapiti - Web-application vulnerability scanner with extensive coverage of security testing modules. (Free)
Compare all Paros alternatives at https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/paros
Paros is for security teams and organizations that need SQL Injection, Web Security, Proxy, XSS. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Application Security tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security
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