Skipfish, a web application security scanner, is known for its active scanning approach, robust crawling capabilities, and efficient detection of vulnerabilities.
Features
- Skipfish performs active scans, sending crafted requests to the target web application to identify potential vulnerabilities actively.
- The scanner is designed for speed and efficiency, allowing users to scan large and complex web applications quickly.
- Skipfish utilizes a smart crawling mechanism, efficiently navigating through the application's structure to discover all accessible paths and inputs.
- Users can define custom scan policies to tailor the scanning process based on specific requirements, allowing for flexibility in vulnerability assessments.
- Skipfish categorizes vulnerabilities based on severity, providing a clear understanding of the potential risks associated with each finding.
- The tool generates interactive reports with detailed information about discovered vulnerabilities, making it easier for security professionals to analyze and prioritize remediation efforts.
Installation
Execute the following command to install Skipfish:
Verify Installation:
Running
Now that Skipfish is installed, you can start scanning web applications for vulnerabilities. Here's a basic command structure:
Replace [output_directory] with the path where you want to save the scan results and [target_URL] with the URL of the web application you want to scan.
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