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Detect Reflected and Stored Cross-Site Scripting

XSS is still in the OWASP Top 10 because it hides in every template, every form field, every JSON response. This scanner fuzzes common injection points with a battle-tested payload set and verifies execution, not just reflection.

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How It Works

From target input to actionable findings in three straightforward steps.

01

Enter a URL

Paste any URL with query parameters, or provide a form endpoint.

02

Payload Set

A curated XSS payload library is sent through every detected parameter with context-aware encoding.

03

Execution Verification

Reflection alone is not enough — the scanner checks whether the payload actually executes in the response context.

Key Capabilities

Purpose-built scanning backed by real penetration testing expertise.

Context-Aware Payloads

Different payloads for HTML attribute vs body vs JS string vs URL contexts.

Reflected + Stored

Detects both reflected XSS (immediate) and stored (retrieved on follow-up request).

Encoding Bypass

Double-encoding, unicode, template fragments, and polyglot payloads.

DOM-XSS Hints

Flags sinks in client-side JavaScript that consume URL fragments and query parameters without sanitization.

Evidence Capture

Each finding includes the exact payload + response snippet so you can reproduce the issue.

No Install

Runs server-side. No Burp, no ZAP, no setup.

Common Use Cases

Quick sweep of a search / form endpoint
Regression test after a sanitization library update
Pre-release XSS pass on a new landing page
Validate a Content-Security-Policy actually blocks execution
Sanity check a bug bounty submission
Compare two environments to spot config drift

Why Use Pentestas

Security tools built by penetration testers, not just developers.

Enterprise-Grade Accuracy

Our scanning engine is built on the same methodologies our penetration testers use in manual engagements, tuned to minimize false positives and surface genuine risk.

Fast, Actionable Results

Get findings in minutes rather than days. Every result includes severity ratings, technical evidence, and clear remediation steps your team can act on immediately.

Continuous Monitoring

Schedule recurring scans from the Pentestas platform to catch regressions before they reach production. Stay ahead of new CVEs and configuration drift.

Privacy First

Your scan data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You own your data, with full control over retention and export.

Detailed Reporting

Export findings as PDF, CSV, or JSON. Feed results directly into your SIEM, ticketing system, or CI/CD pipeline through our REST API.

Instant Setup

Run scans directly from your browser. Enter a target, click scan, and receive results. Ready in under a minute.

Start scanning with XSS Scanner today

Create a free account and run your first scan in under a minute. Full platform access during your 14-day trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it detect DOM-based XSS?
It flags DOM sinks that consume attacker-controlled input; full headless-browser verification is in the paid engine.
Is this safe to run against production?
The payloads are inert — they demonstrate execution but do not exfiltrate data. Default pacing is conservative.
Can I customize the payload set?
The free tool uses the default set. Custom payload libraries are available in the paid engine.