Nuclei

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.