Acunetix
Web application and API vulnerability scanner under the Invicti portfolio.
Technical Architecture & Overview
Acunetix scans web applications, APIs, and single-page apps for vulnerabilities including injection flaws, misconfigurations, and exposed sensitive data, with proof-of-exploit confirmation on many findings. It runs as SaaS or an on-premises scanner and integrates with issue trackers and CI. Under Invicti ownership it targets mid-market buyers alongside the flagship Invicti platform.
Targeted Technical Use Cases
Mid-sized programs that need dependable DAST without the enterprise platform overhead.
Evaluation & Trade-offs
Core Strengths
- +Fast scanning engine with broad detection library.
- +On-premises scanner option.
- +Simpler packaging than the enterprise platform.
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- -Feature overlap with Invicti requires choosing one.
- -API discovery is lighter than dedicated API security tools.
Defensive Security Application
Automated web vulnerability detection with verified findings for remediation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acunetix?→
Acunetix scans web applications, APIs, and single-page apps for vulnerabilities including injection flaws, misconfigurations, and exposed sensitive data, with proof-of-exploit confirmation on many findings. It runs as SaaS or an on-premises scanner and integrates with issue trackers and CI. Under Invicti ownership it targets mid-market buyers alongside the flagship Invicti platform.
What is Acunetix used for?→
Mid-sized programs that need dependable DAST without the enterprise platform overhead.
What are the strengths of Acunetix?→
- +Fast scanning engine with broad detection library.
- +On-premises scanner option.
- +Simpler packaging than the enterprise platform.
What are the limitations of Acunetix?→
- +Feature overlap with Invicti requires choosing one.
- +API discovery is lighter than dedicated API security tools.
How is Acunetix used defensively?→
Automated web vulnerability detection with verified findings for remediation.