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.
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.
w3af Description
w3af is an open source web application security scanner designed to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. The tool can detect over 200 different types of vulnerabilities including Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and OS commanding attacks. It serves both developers and penetration testers who need to assess the security posture of web applications. The scanner operates by crawling web applications and performing various security tests to identify potential weaknesses. It provides automated vulnerability assessment capabilities that can help organizations identify security issues before they are exploited by attackers. w3af is community-driven with contributions welcome from security professionals and developers. The project receives sponsorship from Holm Security for its automated vulnerability assessment features.
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