Github Wafw00f

Introduction

Github Wafw00f is a Python tool that is used to identify and fingerprint Web Application Firewall (WAF) products. The tool uses a simple methodology to find the type of WAF used by a target website.

Features

• Identifies WAF products
• Supports a wide range of WAFs
• Easy to use interface
• Simple methodology
• Cross-platform support
• Open-source

How it Works

Wafw00f uses the method of sending HTTP requests to the target website and analyzing the web server's responses to these requests. Based on the server responses, Wafw00f can identify the WAF product protecting the server.

Installation

To install Github Wafw00f, use the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/EnableSecurity/wafw00f.git
cd wafw00f
python3 setup.py install 

Usage

To use Github Wafw00f:

1. Open terminal/command prompt
2. Navigate to the directory where the tool is installed
3. Run the following command on terminal:

./wafw00f.py http://www.example.com/

The above command will initiate a scan on "example.com" and provide the WAF product details if detected.

Conclusion

Github Wafw00f is a powerful tool that can assist developers in testing their client's application and assist in bypassing WAFs in penetration testing. The tool's cross-platform support and easy-to-use interface make it an excellent utility for developers and security professionals.

Example of a code snippet:

git clone https://github.com/EnableSecurity/wafw00f.git
cd wafw00f
python3 setup.py install 
./wafw00f.py http://www.example.com/

This code snippet is the installation process of Github Wafw00f and how it's used to initiate a scan.