Web vulnerability scanning with Burp Suite DAST
Burp Suite DAST is a powerful web vulnerability scanner and dynamic application security testing tool built for modern application security teams. Detect OWASP Top Ten issues and novel vulnerability classes discovered by the world-renowned PortSwigger Research team across all of your web apps and APIs.With the same accurate and scalable scanner trusted by over 80,000 users, Burp Suite DAST helps you automate scanning and stay ahead of threats.
Security teams are stretched thin
Manual vulnerability testing can’t scale and most
automated vulnerability scanners either flood teams with
false positives or miss the real issues hidden in modern
web applications.When the stakes are high and your web estate is growing and evolving, you need a scanner that sees more and provides actionable insights that you can trust.
“My biggest challenge is dividing my time in testing for specific vulnerabilities.”
Source: The Future of AppSec: PortSwigger’s Vision
pre-webinar survey.
Meet our best-of-breed web app vulnerability scanner
Why your web app vulnerability scanner matters
Utilizing an automated web app vulnerability tool can
help free your security team from the burdens of the
software development lifecycle (SDLC). Whether you need to scale coverage across growing web application estates, or increasingly complex sites, Burp Suite DAST uncovers critical vulnerabilities other scanners miss like asynchronous SQLi and blind SSRF.
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Scheduled vulnerability scanning with confidence
Burp Suite DAST utilizes the same scanner as Burp Suite
Professional, built in collaboration with PortSwigger
Research, ensuring your scanner is informed by the latest
real-world vulnerabilities so your team can stay ahead of
attackers.Whether you’re scanning hundreds of apps/APIs or building security into CI/CD, Burp Suite DAST fits seamlessly into your workflow.
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Why leading teams choose Burp Suite DAST as their web
vulnerability scanner of choice
When evaluating the best vulnerability scanner for
modern, distributed environments, leading teams turn to
Burp Suite DAST. Utilizing the most trusted scanner compared with other security testing tools on the market, it helps organizations automate web vulnerability scanning at scale — without compromising on accuracy.
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"By partnering with PortSwigger and adopting Burp Suite DAST we are able to satisfy regional security requirements across multiple countries at scale, through automation, and with the lowest false positives."
Source: Alijohn Ghassemlouei, Senior Director of
Engineering, Sovereign Cloud at SAP
Your web vulnerability scanning questions
What is web vulnerability scanning?
Web vulnerability scanning is an automated process
that checks your web applications for known security
risks, like SQL injection or XSS. Burp Suite DAST
performs dynamic scanning — testing your applications
at runtime, just like an attacker would. For more
information on Burp Suite’s website vulnerability
scanner, get in touch.
How does Burp Suite DAST differ from other
vulnerability scanners?
Unlike many tools, Burp Suite DAST can scan
JavaScript-heavy apps, perform authenticated scans,
and identify out-of-band vulnerabilities using OAST
techniques. It’s powered by PortSwigger Research,
meaning you’re always covered against the latest
threats.
Can Burp Suite DAST scan APIs?
Yes. Burp Suite DAST isn’t just a website security
scanner, it supports scanning of REST APIs and SOAP
services, both in isolation or as part of a broader
web app scan.
Does it support authenticated scans?
Absolutely. Burp Suite DAST is an authenticated DAST
scanner, including multi-step login processes, SSO via
recorded login sequences.
What types of vulnerabilities can Burp Suite DAST
detect?
Burp Suite DAST can detect a wide range of web
vulnerability issues, including:
- OWASP Top Ten
- Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- SQL injection (SQLi)
- Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Broken authentication
- Server-side request forgery (SSRF)
- Business logic vulnerabilities
- Novel vulnerability classes via the PortSwigger Research team
- …and many other vulnerabilities
Is Burp Suite DAST suitable for DevSecOps
teams?
Yes. It integrates easily with CI/CD tools like
Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions and more. Set
thresholds, fail builds, and get scan results in your
dev workflows — helping you shift left without slowing
down.
DAST scanning for APIs vs web applications
DAST scanning for web applications focuses on crawling
dynamic pages, detecting vulnerabilities like XSS,
SQLi, and CSRF in user-facing functionality.
In contrast, DAST for APIs targets backend interfaces like REST, SOAP, and OpenAPI — where logic flaws and authentication gaps can pose major risks. API scanning requires specialized handling of endpoints, schemas, and authorization methods.
Burp Suite DAST covers both — delivering enterprise-grade DAST scanning for modern SPAs and APIs in one platform. It supports complex API authentication, auto-detects definitions, and tests both static and dynamic behaviors without extra tools.
In contrast, DAST for APIs targets backend interfaces like REST, SOAP, and OpenAPI — where logic flaws and authentication gaps can pose major risks. API scanning requires specialized handling of endpoints, schemas, and authorization methods.
Burp Suite DAST covers both — delivering enterprise-grade DAST scanning for modern SPAs and APIs in one platform. It supports complex API authentication, auto-detects definitions, and tests both static and dynamic behaviors without extra tools.
What is dynamic application security testing in
DevSecOps?
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) in
DevSecOps refers to the practice of running automated
security scans against live, running applications as
part of the continuous integration and deployment
(CI/CD) pipeline.
Unlike static tools that analyze code, DAST scans simulate real-world attacks on deployed applications - without needing source code access. In DevSecOps, DAST enables security teams and developers to catch and fix vulnerabilities earlier, accelerating secure releases.
Burp Suite DAST integrates seamlessly into DevSecOps workflows, providing accurate, automated DAST scanning at every stage of your CI/CD pipeline - without slowing you down.
Unlike static tools that analyze code, DAST scans simulate real-world attacks on deployed applications - without needing source code access. In DevSecOps, DAST enables security teams and developers to catch and fix vulnerabilities earlier, accelerating secure releases.
Burp Suite DAST integrates seamlessly into DevSecOps workflows, providing accurate, automated DAST scanning at every stage of your CI/CD pipeline - without slowing you down.
Scale your AppSec maturity with Burp Suite
Automated DAST scanning without limits. Built on the Burp technology your security teams already trust.
