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Nuclei

Nuclei is a fast, customizable vulnerability scanner using YAML templates to detect vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and cloud.

Introduction

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.

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