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Application Security

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Nuclei
NucleiGo

A fast, customizable vulnerability scanner with a YAML-based DSL, powered by a global security community.

#subdomain-takeover#hacktoberfest#vulnerability-assessment
Stars32.2k
Forks3.9k
Last commit1 day ago
Zap
ZapJava

A free, open-source web application security scanner for finding vulnerabilities during development and testing.

#hacktoberfest#owasp#web-security
Stars16.0k
Forks2.7k
Last commit7 days ago
OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide
OWASP Mobile Security Testing GuidePython

A comprehensive manual for mobile app security testing and reverse engineering, aligned with OWASP MASVS and MASWE.

#ios-app#runtime-analysis#mobile-security
Stars13.3k
Forks2.8k
Last commit6 days ago
FuzzDB
FuzzDBPHP

The most comprehensive open dictionary of attack patterns, predictable resource locations, and regex for black-box application security testing.

#resource-discovery#vulnerability-discovery#attack-patterns
Stars9.0k
Forks2.1k
Last commit2 years ago
brakeman
brakemanRuby

A static analysis security vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications.

#vulnerabilities#rails#vulnerability-detection
Stars7.3k
Forks778
Last commit1 day ago
AppSec
AppSecPHP

A curated list of books, articles, websites, and tools for learning application security across multiple programming languages.

#secure-coding#security-experts#owasp
Stars7.1k
Forks808
Last commit1 year ago
Application Security
Application SecurityPHP

A curated list of books, articles, websites, and tools for learning application security across multiple programming languages.

#secure-coding#security-experts#owasp
Stars7.1k
Forks808
Last commit1 year ago
OpenRASP
OpenRASPC++

Open source Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) solution that integrates security directly into application servers via instrumentation.

#php-security#waf#web-security
Stars3.0k
Forks622
Last commit1 year ago
sobelow
sobelowElixir

Security-focused static analysis tool for Elixir and Phoenix applications, detecting common vulnerabilities.

#elixir#phoenix-framework#vulnerability-detection
Stars1.8k
Forks129
Last commit2 years ago
DevSecOps
DevSecOps

A curated list of DevSecOps tools, resources, and training materials for integrating security into the development lifecycle.

#supply-chain-security#hacktoberfest#security-training
Stars1.8k
Forks254
Last commit2 years ago
open-appsec
open-appsecC++

A machine learning security engine that preemptively prevents web app and API threats using supervised and unsupervised models.

#owasp-top-10#self-hosted-security#zero-day-protection
Stars1.7k
Forks137
Last commit1 month ago
UUSEC WAF
UUSEC WAFShell

Industry-leading free, high-performance, AI and semantic technology Web Application Firewall and API Security Gateway (WAAP) - UUSEC WAF.

#api-gateway#waap#waf
Stars1.7k
Forks169
Last commit2 days ago
OWASP Noir
OWASP NoirCrystal

An AI-powered tool that analyzes source code to discover every endpoint, exposing shadow APIs and mapping the complete attack surface for security testing.

#shadow api#hacktoberfest#endpoints
Stars1.5k
Forks159
Last commit1 day ago
Androl4b
Androl4b

A virtual machine for Android application security assessment, reverse engineering, and malware analysis.

#security-training#vulnerability-assessment#mobile-security
Stars1.2k
Forks264
Last commit3 years ago
electronegativity
electronegativityJavaScript

A static analysis tool to identify security misconfigurations and anti-patterns in Electron applications.

#misconfiguration-detection#electron-app#vulnerability-detection
Stars1.1k
Forks71
Last commit
Awesome Electron.js Hacking
Awesome Electron.js Hacking

A curated collection of resources for security research, vulnerability discovery, and pentesting of Electron.js applications.

#electronjs#desktop-apps#awesome-list
Stars686
Forks66
Last commit7 days ago
Pompelmi
PompelmiJavaScript

Route-level file upload security for Node.js, scanning files for malware, spoofing, and risky archives before storage.

#mime-validation#upload-file#npm
Stars680
Forks32
Last commit5 months ago
MARA
MARAPython

A comprehensive mobile application reverse engineering and analysis framework for security testing against OWASP mobile threats.

#mobile-security#owasp#apk-analysis
Stars673
Forks176
Last commit7 years ago
dtd-finder
dtd-finderKotlin

A security tool that identifies DTDs in filesystem snapshots and generates XXE payloads using those local DTDs.

#hacktoberfest#xxe#penetration-testing
Stars664
Forks113
Last commit2 years ago
owasp-threat-dragon-desktop
owasp-threat-dragon-desktopCSS

A free, open-source, cross-platform desktop application for threat modeling with system diagramming and automated threat generation.

#desktop-application#automated-threats#owasp
Stars592
Forks87
Last commit
Prototype pollution attack in NodeJS application
Prototype pollution attack in NodeJS applicationJavaScript

Research presentation and paper analyzing prototype pollution attacks in Node.js, presented at NorthSec 2018.

#prototype-pollution#northsec-2018#vulnerability-research
Stars541
Forks88
Last commit
Juice Shop CTF
Juice Shop CTFTypeScript

A CLI tool to export OWASP Juice Shop security challenges into CTFd, RootTheBox, or FBCTF compatible formats.

#security-training#owasp#web-security
Stars481
Forks139
Last commit6 months ago
CNIL - GDPR Developer Guide
CNIL - GDPR Developer GuideHTML

An open-source guide with 16 thematic sheets to help developers implement GDPR compliance in web and application projects.

#open-source-guide#data-protection#gdpr-compliance
Stars358
Forks46
Last commit
BadActor
BadActorGo

An in-memory application-driven jailer written in Go, inspired by fail2ban, to deter system probing and attacks.

#in-memory#security#application-security
Stars328
Forks18
Last commit6 years ago
Awesome WebSocket Security
Awesome WebSocket Security

A curated collection of CVEs, research, tools, and resources for WebSocket security testing and vulnerability research.

#fuzzing#websocket-security#penetration-testing
Stars315
Forks34
Last commit4 years ago
OwaspHeaders
OwaspHeadersC#

An ASP.NET Core middleware that injects OWASP-recommended HTTP security headers with a single line of code.

#nuget#owasp#web-security
Stars315
Forks38
Last commit16 days ago
Hdiv
HdivJava

An open-source runtime application self-protection (RASP) framework that defends Java web apps against OWASP Top 10 threats.

#spring-mvc#owasp-top-10#java-web-framework
Stars218
Forks73
Last commit1 year ago
Security Card Games
Security Card Games

A curated list of security card games and tabletop exercises for training and discussion.

#security-training#cryptography-education#education
Stars178
Forks16
Last commit1 year ago
Awesome Threat Modeling
Awesome Threat Modeling

A curated collection of threat modeling resources, including methodologies, tools, books, and conference talks.

#dfd#risk-assessment#security
Stars175
Forks27
Last commit2 years ago
CakeFuzzer
CakeFuzzerPython

An automated IAST fuzzer for discovering vulnerabilities in CakePHP web applications with minimal false positives.

#cakephp#iast#fuzzing
Stars105
Forks9
Last commit1 year ago
Application Security Education
Application Security EducationJavaScript

Open-source application security training materials including presentations and hands-on labs from Duo Security.

#developer-education#security-training#owasp-top-10
Stars77
Forks13
Last commit
Vuldroid
VuldroidJava

A vulnerable Android application demonstrating common security flaws for educational purposes.

#vulnerable-app#mobile-security#firebase-authentication
Stars68
Forks22
Last commit5 years ago

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