Scans websites for publicly known security vulnerabilities in frontend JavaScript libraries using the Snyk database.
is-website-vulnerable is a security tool that scans websites to detect publicly known vulnerabilities in frontend JavaScript libraries. It analyzes the libraries loaded by a website and checks them against the Snyk vulnerability database to identify security risks. The tool helps developers and security professionals ensure their web applications are not using vulnerable dependencies.
Frontend developers, security engineers, and DevOps teams who need to monitor and secure web applications against known JavaScript library vulnerabilities.
Developers choose is-website-vulnerable because it provides a simple, automated way to check for frontend security issues without manual inspection. Its integration with Snyk's comprehensive database and support for CLI, Docker, and GitHub Actions make it versatile for different workflows.
finds publicly known security vulnerabilities in a website's frontend JavaScript libraries
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Allows one-off scans via npx without installation, as shown in the README's example command, making it easy for quick security checks.
Provides JSON output and meaningful exit codes (e.g., 0 for clean, 2 for vulnerabilities) for seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines, as documented in the exit codes section.
Leverages Snyk's comprehensive vulnerability database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date security information, as indicated by the Snyk badges and acknowledgments.
Available as CLI, Docker container, and GitHub Action, catering to various workflow needs, with clear examples provided for each interface.
Requires a modern Chrome installation, which can be problematic in CI/CD environments or systems with browser restrictions, as warned in the README's Travis CI note.
Only detects vulnerabilities in JavaScript libraries loaded in the browser, missing risks in server-side dependencies or non-JavaScript components.
Relies exclusively on Snyk's vulnerability database, which may not cover all known vulnerabilities or alternative data sources, limiting scope.