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Testing for WebSocket vulnerabilities with Burp Suite

• Last updated: April 29, 2025

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WebSockets are long-lived connections that support asynchronous communication in both directions. They are often used for real-time applications such as chat and streaming, or event-driven functions such as push notifications.

You can use Burp Suite's selection of tools to test for WebSocket vulnerabilities in your application.