Injection & XSS
Active tests against forms, parameters, and reflected input.
- SQL injection detection
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) detection
- OWASP Top 10 aligned checks across scan depths
Website Security Scanner
Find website vulnerabilities before attackers do
Run a full scan on a site you own. Get Started, verify your email, then pick a depth on the dashboard. From starter credits, no card required.
Overview
What a Website Security Scanner Does
A website security scanner probes your web application for common security weaknesses so you can fix them before attackers exploit them.
A website security scanner is an automated tool that tests your web application for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), exposed sensitive paths, and misconfigurations. It crawls your site, discovers forms and parameters, then injects test payloads to find weaknesses. The best scanners report findings with severity, evidence, and remediation steps so you can prioritize fixes.
Vulnify combines quick public tools (SSL checker, security headers analyzer, DNS checker) with full account-backed scans. You can run a quick scan for a fast baseline or a comprehensive scan for launch readiness and audits. All scans produce actionable reports with prioritized remediation guidance.
Coverage
What Vulnify Scans For
Coverage across OWASP Top 10 and common web security misconfigurations.
Transport & headers
Certificate, protocol, and response-header posture in every scan.
- Security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and more)
- SSL/TLS certificate validity and configuration
- Cookie security flags (Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite)
Exposure & config
Public surfaces and misconfigurations that leak access or data.
- Exposed sensitive paths (.git, admin panels, backups)
- Open redirect and redirect chain vulnerabilities
- CORS misconfiguration and wildcard origin exposure
- Technology fingerprint and disclosure risks
What now
After the scan
Keep watching the origin, or order an evidence-backed pentest when you need a verified engagement.
Website Watch
Daily pulse plus weekly Standard or Deep. Email when something new appears. From $29 per site per month.
Penetration Test — $297
Automated evidence-backed testing with HTML, PDF, and one included retest. You must own the target or have written permission.
Comprehensive Pentest — $497
Extra engines, up to five extra verified hosts, a two-role matrix, and two retests. A detailed PDF for specialists and developers.
Workflow
How It Works
After Get Started, pick a depth on the dashboard. Results are ready in minutes.
Target URL
A site you own or have written permission to test.
Pick a depth
Quick, Standard, Deep, or Comprehensive.
Crawl and checks
Forms, headers, TLS, paths, and OWASP checks.
Report
Severity, evidence, and ticket-ready fix steps.
Vulnify scans are designed for authorized testing. After Get Started and email verification, enter your target URL on the dashboard, choose a scan depth (Quick, Standard, Deep, or Comprehensive), and start the scan. The scanner crawls your site, discovers pages and forms, and runs targeted checks for each vulnerability type. Results are organized by severity with evidence, proof of concept, and remediation steps.
Free public tools are available without signup: the SSL checker for certificate trust and expiry, the security headers analyzer for CSP and HSTS, and the DNS checker for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. These give you quick diagnostics. Full scans require an account and credits for deeper coverage, saved history, and scheduled runs. Cloud-based — no installation required. Runs directly from your browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Depths
Scan Depth Comparison
Choose the right depth for your use case.
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| Depth | Duration | Checks | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | 2-3 min | ~40 | Fast baseline, pre-release sanity check |
| Standard | 5-7 min | ~80 | Default for most production sites |
| Deep | 12-15 min | ~120 | Higher-risk releases, complex apps |
| Comprehensive | 15-20 min | ~140+ | Launch readiness, audits, compliance |
Compare
Vulnify vs. Other Website Security Scanners
Compare Vulnify with typical alternatives.
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| Capability | Vulnify | Typical Scanner | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free public tools (no signup) | Yes | Limited or paid | Try before you commit |
| Pay-per-scan credits | Yes | Subscription only | Flexible for occasional scans |
| SQL injection & XSS testing | Yes | Varies | Core OWASP coverage |
| Security headers analysis | Yes | Often separate tool | Integrated in one report |
| Remediation guidance | Prioritized fix steps | Generic or absent | Move from finding to fix |
| Scheduled scans | Yes | Enterprise tier | Recurring validation |
Findings
Types of Vulnerabilities a Scanner Finds
Understanding what automated scanners can and cannot detect.
SQL injection (SQLi) occurs when unsanitized user input is concatenated into database queries. Attackers can extract data, modify records, or bypass authentication. Scanners test input fields with payloads designed to trigger SQL errors or boolean logic. Vulnify includes SQLi checks across discovered forms and parameters.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into pages viewed by other users. Scanners test for reflected and stored XSS by injecting script tags and event handlers into inputs. Security headers like Content-Security-Policy (CSP) reduce XSS risk and are also checked.
Exposed sensitive paths include .git directories, admin panels, backup files, and configuration artifacts. Scanners probe common paths to see if sensitive resources are publicly reachable. Vulnify checks for exposed .git, .env, wp-admin, and similar paths.
SSL/TLS and security headers are configuration issues rather than code bugs. Missing HSTS, weak CSP, or insecure cookie flags can be exploited. Vulnify verifies certificate trust, expiry, protocol support, and header posture in every scan.
Playbook
Step-by-Step: Running Your First Scan
From signup to report in under 10 minutes.
Create a free account
Get Started at Vulnify to receive starter credits. Verify your email before a full scan. No credit card required for the free tier.
Enter your target URL
On the dashboard after Get Started, paste the full URL (e.g. https://example.com). The scanner crawls from there.
Choose scan depth
Quick for a fast baseline, Standard for most sites, Deep or Comprehensive for audits.
Start the scan
Scans run in the cloud. You can leave the page; results will be ready in your dashboard.
Review the report
Findings are grouped by severity. Each includes evidence and remediation steps.
Fix and re-scan
Address critical and high findings first, then re-run the scan to verify closure.
Alternatives
How Vulnify compares
Vulnify is not the same product category as every vendor. These pages explain the differences in plain English, with pricing context and sources.
Vulnify vs Sucuri
Sucuri is a WAF, malware cleanup, and CDN. Vulnify is a web vulnerability scanner. Many teams use both.
Vulnify vs Acunetix (Invicti)
Invicti/Acunetix is enterprise DAST with quote-driven pricing. Vulnify is a cloud OWASP scanner with pay-per-scan credits.
Vulnify vs Nessus
Nessus is built for host and network CVE scans. Vulnify tests the web app itself — SQLi, XSS, headers, and TLS.
Intent
Scan by Search Intent
Focused landing pages for common vulnerability-scanning queries.
Scan Website for Vulnerabilities
Landing page for authorized sites you own. Full SQLi, XSS, and OWASP scans start after Get Started.
Online Vulnerability Scanner
Cloud DAST-style scanning with no local install — ideal for web apps and staging environments.
Free Website Security Scan
Free public tools now; a full-depth vulnerability scan needs Get Started and starter credits.
Tools
Related Free Security Tools
Use these tools for focused diagnostics without signing up.
SSL Certificate Checker
Verify SSL/TLS certificate trust, expiry, and protocol configuration.
Fix SSL Certificate Errors
Step-by-step remediation for trust, chain, hostname, and expiry issues.
Fix CORS Misconfiguration
Step-by-step allowlist, preflight, and credentialed-CORS remediation.
Security Headers Analyzer
Check CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other HTTP security headers.
DNS Security Check
Verify SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and email authentication configuration.
FAQ
Website Security Scanner FAQ
Answers to common questions about vulnerability scanning and Vulnify.
A website security scanner is an automated tool that tests your web application for common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, exposed sensitive paths, and misconfigurations. It sends crafted requests to find weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. Vulnify scans from the edge without requiring server-side installation.
Start Scanning Your Website
Get Started for a full vulnerability scan covering SQL injection, XSS, exposed paths, and misconfigurations. Public SSL, headers, and DNS tools need no account.