Web vulnerability scanning with Burp Suite DAST by PortSwigger

Burp Suite DAST is built on the industry-leading scanner used by 17k+ organizations. Catch vulnerabilities earlier across all your web apps and APIs – including OWASP Top Ten and cutting-edge issues from PortSwigger Research.

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.

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Security teams are stretched thin

Manual vulnerability testing can’t scale – and most automated scanning tools either overwhelm teams with false positives or miss real risks hidden in today’s complex web applications.

When your web estate is growing and the stakes are high, you need a DAST vulnerability scanner that sees more, cuts through noise, and delivers actionable results your team can trust. Harmonize your manual and automated security testing, with fewer barriers to adoption.

“My biggest challenge is dividing my time in testing for specific vulnerabilities.”

Source: The Future of AppSec: PortSwigger’s Vision pre-webinar survey.

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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.

Scheduled vulnerability scanning with confidence

Burp Suite DAST uses the same battle-tested engine as Burp Suite Professional – built on the same battle-hardened technology your security teams already trust. Developed with PortSwigger Research, it’s always informed by the latest real-world vulnerabilities so your team stays ahead.

Whether you’re scanning hundreds of apps/APIs or building security into CI/CD, seamless integration ensures Burp Suite DAST fits into your workflow.

Why leading teams choose Burp Suite DAST as their web vulnerability scanner of choice

Join industry-leading AppSec teams and automate your web vulnerability scanning with accuracy at scale. When evaluating the best DAST vulnerability scanner for modern, distributed environments, security teams choose Burp Suite DAST – trusted, scalable, and purpose-built for Enterprise use.

Catch vulnerabilities earlier, automate confidently, and never compromise on security.

"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.

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.

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Automated DAST scanning without limits. Built on the Burp technology your security teams already trust.