WebSec : Exploring and Modulating Vulnerabilities
Yuvraj Singh · INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT · 2024
This research investigates the performance of the OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (OWASP ZAP) and Paros open-source vulnerability scanners on the Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA). By evaluating their capability to identify vulnerabilities, along with assessing their user-friendliness and features, the study highlights each scanner's strengths and weaknesses. The insights aim to assist developers and security professionals in selecting the most effective tools for improving the security posture of web applications. Keywords—Web Application Security, Vulnerability Scanners, OWASP ZAP, Paros, Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA), Open Source Tools, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing.