Scan your REST and GraphQL APIs for security vulnerabilities. Detect authentication flaws, authorization issues, injection attacks, and misconfigurations.
Authentication mechanisms are often implemented incorrectly.
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Broken Object Property Level Authorization
Lack of or improper authorization validation at object property level.
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Unrestricted Resource Consumption
APIs do not restrict the size or number of resources that can be requested.
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Broken Function Level Authorization
Complex access control policies with different hierarchies and roles.
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Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Business Flows
APIs vulnerable to automation of sensitive business flows.
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Server Side Request Forgery
SSRF flaws occur when an API fetches remote resources without validating the URI.
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Security Misconfiguration
APIs and supporting systems often contain misconfigurations.
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Improper Inventory Management
APIs tend to expose more endpoints, making proper documentation crucial.
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Unsafe Consumption of APIs
Developers trust data from third-party APIs more than user input.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OWASP API Security Top 10?
OWASP API Security Top 10 is a list of the most critical security risks for APIs: 1) Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA), 2) Broken Authentication, 3) Broken Object Property Level Authorization, 4) Unrestricted Resource Consumption, 5) Broken Function Level Authorization, 6) Unrestricted Access to Sensitive Business Flows, 7) Server Side Request Forgery, 8) Security Misconfiguration, 9) Improper Inventory Management, 10) Unsafe Consumption of APIs.
How do I test my API for security vulnerabilities?
Enter your API endpoint URL, select the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), add any required headers or authentication tokens, and click Scan. Our scanner will check for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, authentication issues, rate limiting, injection flaws, and security misconfigurations.
What is Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA)?
BOLA (also known as IDOR - Insecure Direct Object Reference) occurs when an API doesn't properly verify that a user has permission to access a specific resource. Attackers can manipulate object IDs in requests to access unauthorized data. This is the #1 API vulnerability according to OWASP.
Is this API security scanner free to use?
Yes! Our basic API security scanner is completely free. It checks for common vulnerabilities including authentication issues, security headers, rate limiting, and basic injection flaws. For comprehensive enterprise testing with advanced features, consider our premium options.
Can I test GraphQL APIs with this scanner?
Yes! Our scanner supports both REST and GraphQL APIs. For GraphQL, we check introspection exposure, query depth limits, batching attack vectors, and field-level authorization. Enter your GraphQL endpoint and we'll automatically detect the API type.
What security headers should my API have?
Essential API security headers include: Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff, X-Frame-Options: DENY, Content-Security-Policy, X-XSS-Protection, Cache-Control for sensitive data, and proper CORS configuration with Access-Control-Allow-Origin.
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Regular security testing is essential. Scan your APIs frequently to catch vulnerabilities before attackers do.