Web Application Scanning
Scan your apps before attackers do.
Automated and manual scanning of web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations.
Overview
Web application scanning identifies vulnerabilities in your web-based applications through automated tools and manual validation. We test for the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, and configuration issues that could expose your applications to attack. This service is broader than a full penetration test but provides valuable coverage for applications that need regular security validation.
What We Test
Our web application scanning engagements cover these key areas:
Injection Vulnerabilities
SQL injection, command injection, LDAP injection, and other injection flaws that could compromise your backend systems.
Authentication & Sessions
Login mechanisms, session management, and password policies evaluated for weaknesses.
Access Controls
Authorization checks tested for privilege escalation and unauthorized data access opportunities.
Data Exposure
Sensitive data in responses, error messages, and client-side code identified and flagged.
Security Headers
HTTP security headers evaluated for proper implementation of CSP, HSTS, and other protections.
Our Approach
We use commercial and open-source scanning tools combined with manual validation to maximize coverage while minimizing false positives.
Application Mapping
We crawl and map your application to understand all entry points, forms, and functionality.
Automated Scanning
Commercial scanners probe for known vulnerability patterns across all discovered endpoints.
Manual Validation
High and critical findings are manually verified to confirm exploitability and eliminate false positives.
Results Analysis
Findings are prioritized by risk and documented with remediation guidance.
Common Findings
These are issues we frequently discover during web application scanning engagements:
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
MediumUser input reflected or stored without proper encoding, allowing script injection.
SQL Injection
CriticalDatabase queries constructed with unsanitized user input, allowing data extraction or manipulation.
Missing Security Headers
LowApplications lacking CSP, X-Frame-Options, or other protective HTTP headers.
Sensitive Data in Responses
MediumAPI responses or error messages revealing internal details, stack traces, or user data.
Common Questions
How is this different from a web application penetration test?
Web application scanning is broader but shallower—we use automated tools to check for known vulnerability patterns across your application. A penetration test involves deeper manual testing, business logic analysis, and actual exploitation. Scanning is good for regular validation; pentesting is better for thorough security assessment.
Can you scan applications behind authentication?
Yes. We can configure scanners with credentials to test authenticated functionality. This is important since most vulnerabilities exist in authenticated portions of applications.
Other Vulnerability Assessment Options
Network Vulnerability Scanning
Comprehensive scanning of internal and external network infrastructure to identify vulnerable systems and misconfigurations.
Cloud Configuration Review
Assessment of AWS, Azure, or GCP configurations against CIS benchmarks and cloud security best practices.
Database Security Assessment
Evaluation of database configurations, access controls, and encryption for SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and more.
Ready to Strengthen Your Defenses?
Schedule a free consultation with our security experts to discuss your organization's needs.
Or call us directly at (445) 273-2873