Web Application Security

Reflected, Stored & DOM-Based XSS Detection

Powered by Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner

Specialized XSS scanner that detects reflected, stored, and DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerabilities with verified payloads.

What You Get

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner is fully integrated into Metric Tower's scanning engine. Launch it alongside 74 other modules, or run it on its own.

  • Reflected XSS detection
  • DOM-based XSS testing
  • Blind/stored XSS callbacks
  • Context-aware payload generation
  • WAF bypass techniques

Part of a 75-Module Platform

Metric Tower runs 75+ scanner modules through a six-phase pipeline. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner runs as one module in this pipeline. Its results feed into downstream scanners automatically.

75+

Scanner Modules

6

Scan Phases

5

Export Formats

9

Ticketing Integrations

How It Works

Metric Tower runs Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner as one of 75+ integrated modules.

1

Add Your Target

Enter a domain, IP address, or URL. MetricTower validates the target and sets up the scan workspace.

2

Select Modules & Launch

Choose Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner along with any combination of other modules. The pipeline handles dependencies and execution order.

3

Review Findings

View real-time results as the scan progresses. Triage findings, export reports in 5 formats, and route alerts to your team.

Compliance Alignment

Helps meet OWASP Top 10 A07:2021 (XSS) and PCI DSS 6.5.7.

Metric Tower is a security scanning tool -- it helps you meet compliance requirements but does not provide compliance certifications.

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56+

Scanner Modules

6

Scan Phases

Real-Time

Results via WebSocket

SARIF

Export + 4 More Formats

Start Scanning with Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner

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