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# web-vulnerability-scanner
A Python-based web vulnerability scanner that detects security issues such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by scanning web forms and testing them with malicious payloads. Useful for learning basic web security testing techniques.
Web Vulnerability Scanner โ Internship Project
Company Name: Codtech IT Solutions
Intern Name: Akshobhya P
Intern ID: CTIS6095
Domain: Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking
Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentor: Neela Santosh Kumar
Project Title
Web Vulnerability Scanner
Introduction
Web applications are widely used today for various services such as banking, shopping, and communication. However, these applications can contain security vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit. Identifying such vulnerabilities is an important part of cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
This project focuses on developing a Web Vulnerability Scanner using Python. The tool scans a given website, identifies input forms, and tests them for potential security issues such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). By automating vulnerability detection, the scanner helps security professionals identify weaknesses in web applications.
Objective
The main objective of this project is to build a basic security testing tool that can detect common web vulnerabilities. The scanner analyzes web pages, extracts form inputs, and injects test payloads to check whether the application is vulnerable to attacks.
Technologies Used
- Python Programming Language
- Requests Library
- BeautifulSoup for HTML parsing
- Basic Web Security Testing Techniques
Working of the Tool
The Web Vulnerability Scanner works by sending HTTP requests to the target website and analyzing the response. First, the tool downloads the webpage and searches for HTML forms that accept user input. These forms are common entry points for web attacks.
Once the forms are identified, the scanner injects test payloads such as simple JavaScript scripts into the input fields. If the payload appears in the response without proper filtering or sanitization, the tool flags the page as potentially vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
The scanner then displays the results, showing whether any vulnerabilities were detected.
Features
- Scans web pages for input forms
- Detects possible Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities
- Automated vulnerability testing
- Simple command-line interface
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how web vulnerability scanning works in basic security testing. The tool highlights the importance of input validation and secure coding practices in web development. It also provides practical exposure to ethical hacking techniques and web application security.
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