Nuclei is a fast and customizable open-source vulnerability scanner based on YAML templates. It allows users to define custom vulnerability detection scenarios, reducing false positives by mimicking real-world conditions.
Key features include:
- YAML-based template creation for easy customization.
- Community-contributed templates for trending vulnerabilities.
- Parallel scan processing and request clustering for ultra-fast scanning.
- Integration into CI/CD pipelines for continuous vulnerability assessment.
- Support for multiple protocols (HTTP, DNS, TCP, SSL, etc.).
- Integration with Jira, Splunk, GitHub, Elastic, and GitLab.
Use cases:
- Vulnerability scanning for web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud configurations.
- Continuous monitoring of security posture in CI/CD pipelines.
- Custom vulnerability detection based on specific organizational needs.
- Rapid identification of newly disclosed CVEs.
