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Maximus Beato
Maximus Beato

Posted on • Originally published at apimesh.xyz

how to automate subdomain risk assessment without manual scanning

the problem

manually checking subdomains for misconfigurations, outdated endpoints, or exposed files is tedious and error-prone. it’s easy to miss critical vulnerabilities when you rely on manual scans or incomplete tools.

the solution

our api automates the process: it enumerates all subdomains using free dns and certificate transparency logs, then scores each one based on potential risks like misconfigurations or exposed files. here`s an example call:

bash
curl -X GET "https://subdomain-vulnerability-ranking.apimesh.xyz/check?domain=example.com"

the response looks like:
json
{
"subdomain": "dev.example.com",
"risk_score": 85,
"issues": ["exposed admin panel","outdated endpoint"],
"details": "score based on misconfigurations and exposed files"
}

how it works

it pulls subdomains from dns records and certificate transparency logs, then scans each for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or outdated services. scores reflect risk levels to help prioritize.

try it

get a free preview with limited calls at /preview, or check out the full API for $0.005 per call. start automating your subdomain security assessment today.

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