Advanced WebSocket Security Scanning
WSHawk is a high-performance penetration testing framework designed to identify vulnerabilities in complex WebSocket implementations using heuristic analysis and adaptive evasion.
$ wshawk ws://target.com/ws
[*] Using WSHawk v2.0.6 Advanced Scanner
[*] Target: ws://target.com/ws
[*] Initializing heuristic analyzer...
[+] Connection established
[*] Detected format: JSON
[*] Running heap overflow tests...
[+] Vulnerability found: CSWSH (High)
[+] Vulnerability found: SQL Injection (Critical)
[*] Generating professional report...
[+] Scan complete. Report saved to: wshawk_report.html
Enterprise-Grade Capabilities
Sophisticated tools designed for the modern security landscape.
Heuristic Scanning
Advanced format detection for JSON, XML, and custom protocols with field-aware testing.
OAST Integration
Support for Out-of-Band Application Security Testing via interact.sh and local callbacks.
Adaptive Evasion
Payload mutation engine with 8+ evasion strategies to bypass modern WAFs and filters.
Automated Verification
Real-time vulnerability verification using headless browser validation and error analysis.
Detailed Reporting
Professional HTML reports with CVSS scoring, traffic logs, and remediation guidance.
Plugin System
Extensible architecture for custom payload packs, detectors, and protocol handlers.
Security Showcase
Explore the inner workings of our advanced scanning engine.
1# WSHawk automatically maps the protocol2scanner = WSHawkV2("ws://target.com/api")3await scanner.connect()4 5# Output snippet:6[*] Handshake complete. Upgrade header validated.7[*] Monitoring heartbeat traffic...8[+] Format identified: JSON with nested schemas.9[*] Initializing field-aware injection points...Getting Started
Deploy WSHawk in seconds using our simplified CLI or Python API.
CLI Quickstart
$ pip install wshawk$ wshawk ws://target.com/wsPython API
from wshawk.scanner_v2 import WSHawkV2import asyncioasync def scan(): scanner = WSHawkV2(url) await scanner.run_heuristic_scan()Frequently Asked Questions
What is WSHawk?
WSHawk is a professional-grade WebSocket security scanner designed for automated vulnerability detection, heuristic analysis, and defensive security validation.
How does WSHawk detect vulnerabilities?
WSHawk uses a combination of heuristic analysis to understand message structures and a dynamic mutation engine to generate 22,000+ targeted attack payloads.
Does WSHawk support WAF evasion?
Yes, WSHawk features an adaptive mutation engine specifically designed to bypass modern Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and filters.
Is Playwright required for WSHawk?
Playwright is optional but highly recommended for browser-based XSS verification to eliminate false positives in WebSocket environments.
Who developed WSHawk?
WSHawk was architected and developed by Regaan, a Security Researcher and founder of Rot Hackers.
WSHawk - The Industry Standard WebSocket Security Scanner
WSHawk is a high-performance, automated WebSocket security scanner developed by Regaan. It is designed for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, and bug bounty hunters who need to identify critical vulnerabilities in real-time WebSocket communication channels.
Advanced WebSocket Penetration Testing
Unlike traditional web scanners, WSHawk specializes in the stateful nature of WebSockets. It detects vulnerabilities such as Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH), Broken Access Control, SQL Injection via WebSockets, and XSS in WebSocket messages.
Developed by Regaan & Published by Rot Hackers
WSHawk was created by Regaan, a lead security researcher and the founder of Rot Hackers. Rot Hackers is a premier cybersecurity training platform that provides the industry with advanced offensive security tools and masterclasses.
Key Features of WSHawk
- Heuristic AI for message protocol detection
- 22,000+ payload database for comprehensive testing
- Dynamic mutation for WAF and filter evasion
- Headless browser verification via Playwright
- OAST (Out-of-Band Security Testing) integration
- Professional reporting with CVSS 3.1 scores
WebSocket Security Best Practices
When developing secure WebSocket applications, always validate the Origin header, implement CSRF tokens, use WSS (WebSocket Secure), and perform deep packet inspection. WSHawk helps you validate these controls effectively.