Hey Dev Community!

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, web application security is more critical than ever. As developers and security enthusiasts, we’re constantly on the lookout for tools that can help us proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to DhaScan, an AI-powered web vulnerability scanner designed to help you think like an attacker and defend like a pro.

👉 Check out DhaScan on GitHub: https://github.com/Ronit-paikray/DhaScan

Why Another Vulnerability Scanner? The Power of AI in Security
Traditional web vulnerability scanners often rely on static rules and signature-based detection. While effective for known vulnerabilities, they can sometimes struggle with identifying nuanced or emerging threats. DhaScan takes a more intelligent approach by integrating an AI vulnerability engine. This allows it to go beyond simple pattern matching and employ behavioral analysis to detect potential weaknesses with higher accuracy and potentially fewer false positives.

Key Features That Make DhaScan Stand Out
DhaScan is packed with features to provide comprehensive web security assessments:

AI-Powered Detection: Leverages intelligent algorithms for enhanced vulnerability identification.

227+ Vulnerability Tests: Covers a wide range of common and advanced web application vulnerabilities, including:

SQL Injection (SQLi)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Tests for SPA misconfigurations, API endpoint security, and security headers.

Alignment with OWASP Top 10 and CWE standards.

Advanced Technology Fingerprinting: Automatically identifies web servers, CMS (like WordPress and Drupal), frameworks (such as Django and Laravel), JavaScript libraries, and databases. This context helps prioritize and understand potential attack vectors.

Multi-Threaded Scanning Engine: Optimizes scanning performance by concurrently testing multiple endpoints, saving you valuable time.

Flexible Reporting: Generates detailed reports in JSON, HTML, and PDF formats, making it easy to integrate findings into your existing security workflows and documentation.

Proxy Support: Seamlessly integrates with tools like Burp Suite for more in-depth analysis.

Extensibility: Designed with a modular architecture, allowing for the addition of custom payloads and vulnerability patterns. (YAML configuration support is on the horizon!)

User-Friendly Command-Line Interface (CLI): Offers an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for both beginners and experienced security professionals.

Getting Started with DhaScan
Ready to give DhaScan a spin? Here’s a quick guide:

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/Ronit-paikray/DhaScan.git
cd DhaScan

Run the Setup Script:

python3 setup_dhascan.py

This script will handle dependency installation. Alternatively, you can install the required and optional dependencies manually using pip install -r requirements.txt.

Basic Usage
Using DhaScan is straightforward via the command line:

Basic Scan:

python3 DhaScan.py -u https://example.com

Save Report in JSON:

python3 DhaScan.py -u https://example.com --output report.json --format json

Generate HTML Report with 10 Threads:

python3 DhaScan.py -u https://example.com --output report.html --format html --threads 10

For a complete list of options, simply run:

python3 DhaScan.py --help

Think Like an Attacker, Defend Like a Pro.
DhaScan empowers you to proactively identify vulnerabilities in your web applications from an attacker’s perspective. By leveraging the power of AI and a comprehensive suite of tests, you can gain valuable insights into your security posture and take the necessary steps to defend your applications effectively.

Contributing and Feedback
DhaScan is an open-source project, and contributions are highly welcome! If you have ideas for new features, find bugs, or want to contribute code, please don’t hesitate to fork the repository and submit a pull request. Your feedback is invaluable in making DhaScan even better.

👉 Contribute on GitHub: https://github.com/Ronit-paikray/DhaScan

Let’s work together to build more secure web applications!

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