About OWASP ZAP
OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) is a free, open-source web application security scanner. It's designed to be used by both those new to application security and professional penetration testers for finding vulnerabilities in web applications.
Web Application Scanning
Comprehensive scanning of web applications to identify security vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
Web Scanning Capabilities:
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Manual security testing
- API security testing
- Session management testing
- Authentication testing
API Security Testing
Specialized testing for REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and other web services to identify security weaknesses.
API Testing Features:
- REST API vulnerability scanning
- GraphQL security testing
- SOAP web service testing
- Authentication bypass testing
- Input validation testing
OWASP Top 10 Coverage
Comprehensive coverage of the OWASP Top 10 web application security risks with detailed testing and reporting.
OWASP Top 10 Tests:
- Injection vulnerabilities
- Broken authentication
- Sensitive data exposure
- XML external entities
- Broken access control
Advanced Reporting
Generate comprehensive security reports with detailed findings, risk assessments, and remediation guidance.
Reporting Features:
- Executive summary reports
- Technical detailed reports
- Risk-based prioritization
- Remediation recommendations
- Trend analysis and metrics
ZAP Scan Types
OWASP ZAP offers various scanning modes to meet different web application security testing needs.
Spider Scan
Automated crawling of web applications to discover pages, forms, and endpoints for comprehensive testing.
Active Scan
Automated vulnerability testing that sends malicious requests to identify security weaknesses.
Passive Scan
Non-intrusive scanning that analyzes traffic and responses without sending malicious requests.
API Scan
Specialized scanning for APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications or manual endpoint discovery.
Common Web Vulnerabilities Detected
OWASP ZAP identifies a wide range of web application security vulnerabilities and provides detailed analysis.
SQL Injection High
Detection of SQL injection vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized database access and data manipulation.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) High
Identification of XSS vulnerabilities that could allow malicious script execution in user browsers.
Broken Authentication High
Testing for authentication bypass, weak session management, and credential exposure.
Sensitive Data Exposure Medium
Detection of exposed sensitive information like passwords, tokens, and personal data.
Broken Access Control High
Testing for authorization bypass and privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
Security Misconfiguration Medium
Identification of insecure default configurations and missing security headers.
Insecure Deserialization High
Testing for vulnerabilities in data deserialization that could lead to remote code execution.
Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities Medium
Detection of outdated libraries and components with known security vulnerabilities.
Integration Capabilities
OWASP ZAP integrates seamlessly with your development and security workflows.
CI/CD Integration
Integrate ZAP scanning into your continuous integration and deployment pipelines for automated security testing.
API Integration
RESTful API for seamless integration with security tools, ticketing systems, and custom applications.
Cloud Platform Support
Native support for cloud environments and containerized deployments for scalable security testing.
Team Collaboration
Multi-user support with role-based access control and team collaboration features for security teams.
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