Overview
This skill enables Claude to automatically perform security vulnerability testing on applications and APIs. It leverages the security-test-scanner plugin to identify potential weaknesses and generate comprehensive reports.
How It Works
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Initiate Scan: The plugin is activated when security testing is requested.
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Execute Tests: The plugin automatically runs a suite of security tests covering OWASP Top 10, injection flaws, XSS, CSRF, and authentication/authorization issues.
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Generate Report: The plugin compiles the test results into a detailed report, highlighting vulnerabilities, severity ratings, and remediation steps.
When to Use This Skill
This skill activates when you need to:
- Perform a security vulnerability scan of an application.
- Test for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Identify SQL injection or XSS vulnerabilities.
- Assess authentication and authorization security.
Examples
Example 1: OWASP Top 10 Vulnerability Scan
User request: "Perform a security test focusing on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities for the /api/ endpoint."
The skill will:
- Activate the security-test-scanner plugin.
- Execute OWASP Top 10 tests against the specified endpoint.
- Generate a report detailing any identified vulnerabilities and their severity.
Example 2: SQL Injection Testing
User request: "Test the API for SQL injection vulnerabilities."
The skill will:
- Activate the security-test-scanner plugin.
- Run SQL injection tests against the API.
- Report any successful injection attempts.
Best Practices
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Scope Definition: Clearly define the scope of the security test (e.g., specific endpoints, modules).
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Authentication: Provide necessary authentication credentials for testing protected resources.
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Regular Testing: Schedule regular security tests to identify newly introduced vulnerabilities.
Integration
This skill can be integrated with other plugins to automatically trigger security tests as part of a CI/CD pipeline or after code changes. It also integrates with reporting tools for centralized vulnerability management.
