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Description
Fuzzing serves as an effective method for identifying software bugs. Essentially, it involves generating numerous randomly crafted inputs for the software to process in order to observe the outcomes. When a program crashes, it usually indicates that there is a problem. Despite being a widely recognized approach, it is often surprisingly straightforward to uncover bugs, including those with potential security risks, in commonly used software. Memory access errors, especially prevalent in programs developed in C/C++, tend to be the most frequently identified issues during fuzzing. While the specifics may vary, the underlying problem is typically that the software accesses incorrect memory locations. Modern Linux or BSD systems come equipped with a variety of fundamental tools designed for file display and parsing; however, most of these tools are ill-equipped to handle untrusted inputs in their present forms. Conversely, we now possess advanced tools that empower developers to detect and investigate these vulnerabilities more effectively. These innovations not only enhance security but also contribute to the overall stability of software systems.
Description
Wapiti is a tool designed for scanning vulnerabilities in web applications. It provides the capability to assess the security of both websites and web applications effectively. By conducting "black-box" scans, it avoids delving into the source code and instead focuses on crawling through the web pages of the deployed application, identifying scripts and forms that could be susceptible to data injection. After compiling a list of URLs, forms, and their associated inputs, Wapiti simulates a fuzzer by inserting various payloads to check for potential vulnerabilities in scripts. It also searches for files on the server that may pose risks. Wapiti is versatile, supporting attacks via both GET and POST HTTP methods, and handling multipart forms while being able to inject payloads into uploaded filenames. The tool raises alerts when it detects anomalies, such as server errors or timeouts. Moreover, Wapiti differentiates between permanent and reflected XSS vulnerabilities, providing users with detailed vulnerability reports that can be exported in multiple formats including HTML, XML, JSON, TXT, and CSV. This functionality makes Wapiti a comprehensive solution for web application security assessments.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
C
Yes
C++
Yes
Drupal
No
Google Chrome
No
Google Sheets
No
HTML
No
JSON
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Mozilla Firefox
No
SQL
No
Integrations
C
No
C++
No
Drupal
Yes
Google Chrome
Yes
Google Sheets
Yes
HTML
Yes
JSON
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Mozilla Firefox
Yes
SQL
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Fuzzing Project
Website
fuzzing-project.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Wapiti
Website
wapiti-scanner.github.io