zaproxy / zaproxy/zaproxy

Client Side Passive Scan rule - wappalyzer checks

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add-on enhancement
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Description

Add a rule which checks for the ‘Global JavaScript variables’ - these are not checked in https://www.zaproxy.org/docs/desktop/addons/technology-detection/ as you need a real browser :)

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the technology-detection documentation linked in the issue and inspect the existing client-side passive scan rules and their entry points. Determine how browser-based checks are represented, then verify that the new rule detects the requested Global JavaScript variables without duplicating existing technology checks.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java, javascript
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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