API Security Testing Portal
Why Choose This Project
APIs are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications. However, insecure APIs can expose sensitive data, allow unauthorized access, and become an entry point for cyberattacks. Manual testing is time-consuming and often misses subtle vulnerabilities. This project provides a comprehensive API security testing platform that scans, analyzes, and reports vulnerabilities in APIs, helping developers and security teams ensure robust API security.
What You Get
A web-based platform to test RESTful and SOAP APIs for common vulnerabilities such as broken authentication, improper authorization, rate limiting issues, data exposure, and insecure endpoints. The system generates detailed reports, provides risk scoring, and supports automated or manual test execution. Administrators and developers can track API security over time and implement fixes proactively.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| User Authentication | Secure login for admins and developers |
| API Endpoint Scanning | Test REST and SOAP APIs for security vulnerabilities |
| Vulnerability Detection | Identify common API threats: broken auth, injection, data leaks, excessive data exposure |
| Risk Scoring | Assign severity levels (low, medium, high, critical) for discovered issues |
| Reporting & Dashboard | Generate visual and downloadable reports of security findings |
| Test Automation | Schedule automatic API scans or run on-demand |
| Alerts & Notifications | Email/SMS alerts for critical vulnerabilities |
| API Integration | Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to test APIs continuously |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend Layer | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap for responsive UI |
| Backend Layer | Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Flask |
| Database Layer | MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL for storing scan results and logs |
| Security Layer | HTTPS, JWT / OAuth2 for authentication and role-based access |
| Optional Libraries & APIs | OWASP API security libraries, Postman/Newman integration, Email/SMS APIs |
Working Flow
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User Login – Secure authentication for admins and developers.
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API Endpoint Submission – Add API endpoints to scan with authentication tokens if required.
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Security Analysis – Platform runs checks for broken authentication, injection flaws, data exposure, and other vulnerabilities.
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Risk Assessment – Assign risk levels to each detected vulnerability.
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Reporting & Dashboard – Visualize findings, track vulnerabilities over time, and download detailed reports.
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Alerts & Notifications – Notify responsible personnel for high-risk issues.
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Integration – Optionally integrate into CI/CD pipelines for continuous API security testing.
Main Modules
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Authentication Module → Secure login and role management
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API Submission Module → Accept and validate API endpoints
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Vulnerability Scanner Module → Test APIs against known vulnerabilities
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Risk Assessment Module → Categorize vulnerabilities by severity
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Reporting Module → Generate detailed reports of findings
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Dashboard Module → Visualize API security trends and risk metrics
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Notification Module → Send alerts for critical vulnerabilities
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Integration Module → Connect with CI/CD pipelines or external tools
Security Features
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HTTPS-secured portal and API endpoints
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JWT/OAuth2 authentication for secure access
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Role-based access control for sensitive modules
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Input validation to prevent malicious entries
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Real-time alerts for critical API vulnerabilities
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Audit logs to track all scans, results, and alert actions