Description:
Tool for API and OWASP attack simulation
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
waf
testing
api-security
pentesting
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Install:
brew install gotestwaf
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About:
GoTestWAF is a specialized security testing tool designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and API security solutions. It simulates a wide range of OWASP Top 10 attacks and bypass techniques to identify vulnerabilities. The tool provides detailed reports to help security teams harden their defenses against sophisticated threats.
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Key Features:
- Supports numerous attack vectors including SQLi, XSS, and command injection
- Tests for WAF bypass techniques using various encoding methods
- Generates comprehensive and easy-to-read security reports
- Written in Go for high performance and easy deployment
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Use Cases:
- Validating WAF configuration and effectiveness before deployment
- Conducting regular security audits on existing API endpoints
- Red team exercises to simulate real-world attack scenarios
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Alternatives:
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Nikto
– Nikto is a broader web server scanner, while GoTestWAF is specifically focused on WAF and API security validation.
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OWASP ZAP
– ZAP is a full-featured integrated penetration testing tool, whereas GoTestWAF is a more specialized, command-line utility for WAF testing.
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