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In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, identifying vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them is critical. Waymap, developed by Trix Cyrus, emerges as a cutting-edge solution for penetration testers. This robust, fast, and flexible web vulnerability scanner is designed to assist security professionals in detecting and mitigating web application flaws efficiently.
Why Choose Waymap?
Waymap sets itself apart with its high-speed scanning, customizable profiles, and ability to uncover a diverse range of vulnerabilities. It’s the ideal tool for professionals who demand precision and speed in their assessments. Let’s explore its standout features and capabilities.
🚀 Features
1. Flexible Scanning Options
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Target-based scanning:
Scan single or multiple targets using
--targetor--multi-targetoptions - Profile-based scanning: Supports high-risk, critical-risk and deepscan scan profiles for targeted assessments.
2. Supported Scan Types
- SQL Injection (SQLi): Detect vulnerabilities related to SQL injection.
- Command Injection (CMDi): Identify potential command execution vulnerabilities.
- Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI): Scan for template injection risks in server-side frameworks.
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Check for reflective XSS vulnerabilities.
- Local File Inclusion (LFI): Locate file inclusion vulnerabilities.
- Open Redirect: Identify redirect-related issues.
- Carriage Return and Line Feed (CRLF): Scan for CRLF injection flaws.
- Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS): Check for misconfigurations in CORS policies.
- All-in-one scanning: Perform all available scans in a single command.
3. Profile-based Scanning (Different From Above Scan Types)
- High-Risk Profile:
- Critical-Risk Profile:
- deepscan Profile:
2. Threaded Scanning
Speed is paramount, and Waymap’s multithreading capability enables faster scans. Simply configure the number of threads using the --threads option to match the scale of your operation.
3. Comprehensive Profiles
Waymap offers three specialized scan profiles:
- High-Risk Profile: Pinpoints the most critical vulnerabilities that require immediate attention.
- Critical-Risk Profile: Focuses on weaknesses that can cause significant harm if exploited.
- Deep Scan: Dives deep into the application, uncovering header vulnerabilities, backup files, and more.
4. Automated Update Checks
Stay ahead with the latest features and fixes by leveraging Waymap’s --check-updates feature. It ensures you are always equipped with the most up-to-date toolset.
Recent Enhancements
Version 6.0.4 introduced a groundbreaking deep-scan profile, expanding detection capabilities for over 25 types of header vulnerabilities. Directory fuzzing and backup file location features were also added, alongside fixes for CORS vulnerability scanning. Meanwhile, version 6.0.5 addressed update-related bugs, ensuring seamless performance.
Getting Started with Waymap
Waymap is intuitive and user-friendly, making it accessible to both seasoned penetration testers and newcomers. Below are some example use cases:
🛠️ How to Use
Basic Commands
. Scan a single target:
python waymap.py --crawl 3 --target https://example.com --scan {scan_type}
. Scan multiple targets from a file:
python waymap.py --crawl 3 --multi-target targets.txt --scan {scan_type}
. Directly scan a single Target Without Crawling:
python waymap.py --target https://example.com/page?id=1 --scan {scan_type}
. Directly Scan multiple targets from a file:
python waymap.py --multi-target targets.txt --scan {scan_type}(example url type: https://example.com/page?id=1 )
. Profile-based scanning:
python waymap.py --target https://example.com --profile high-risk/critical-risk/deepscan
. Check for Updates
python waymap.py --check-updates
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Waymap is a powerful tool that should be used responsibly. Always ensure you have proper authorization before conducting any scans. Unauthorized usage may violate laws and ethical guidelines.
Contributing to Waymap
As an open-source project under the GPL-3.0 license, Waymap welcomes contributions from the cybersecurity community. Developers and researchers are encouraged to report bugs, star and fork the repo now, suggest features, and improve the tool’s functionality via its GitHub repository.
Explore the repository here: Waymap on GitHub
Conclusion
Waymap is a must-have tool for penetration testers and cybersecurity professionals who demand efficiency, flexibility, and precision in their web vulnerability assessments. With regular updates, robust features, and a commitment to excellence, Waymap is shaping the future of vulnerability scanning.
~Trixsec
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