Syhunt Dynamic

Syhunt Dynamic

Category: DAST
License: Commercial
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Syhunt Dynamic is a cross-platform dynamic application security testing (DAST) tool that combines deep crawling capabilities with comprehensive automated attack execution.

Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, the scanner identifies vulnerabilities in web applications by simulating real-world attack techniques across thousands of test cases.

What is Syhunt Dynamic?

Syhunt Dynamic performs black-box security testing of web applications by crawling sites and executing automated attacks against discovered endpoints.

The tool requires minimal configuration to get started - users simply provide a target URL and the scanner handles discovery and testing automatically.

The platform excels at mapping complex web application structures through its deep crawling engine, which follows links, submits forms, and analyzes JavaScript to build a comprehensive site map.

Once the application structure is understood, Syhunt Dynamic executes thousands of attack payloads targeting common web vulnerabilities including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, path traversal, and many others.

Key Features

Deep Crawling Engine

Syhunt Dynamic’s crawling technology maps web applications thoroughly by:

  • Following standard HTML links and form submissions
  • Parsing and executing JavaScript to discover dynamically generated content
  • Analyzing AJAX requests and responses
  • Detecting and testing REST API endpoints
  • Handling authentication and session management

The crawler maintains session state throughout testing, enabling it to access protected areas of applications that require login.

Automated Attack Execution

The scanner includes a comprehensive library of attack payloads covering:

  • SQL Injection: Error-based, blind, and time-based techniques
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Reflected, stored, and DOM-based variants
  • Path Traversal: Directory traversal and local file inclusion
  • Remote Code Execution: Command injection and code injection
  • Server Misconfiguration: Security headers, exposed files, default credentials
  • Business Logic Flaws: Parameter tampering, access control bypass

JavaScript and AJAX Analysis

Modern web applications rely heavily on client-side JavaScript.

Syhunt Dynamic renders pages using a built-in browser engine, executing JavaScript to discover:

  • Dynamically generated forms and links
  • AJAX endpoints and API calls
  • Single-page application (SPA) routes
  • Client-side validation bypass opportunities

API Security Scanner

Syhunt’s API security scanner detects over 581 API-specific vulnerabilities across 30+ categories with high accuracy and minimal false positives:

  • Supports OpenAPI (v2/v3), Swagger (v1/v2/v3), GraphQL with REST annotations
  • API Blueprint, RAML, WADL, Google Discovery, and I/O Docs support
  • Postman Collections (v1.0, v2.0, v2.1) for direct testing from Postman files
  • Both standard and out-of-band attack type detection

Shadow AI Detection

Syhunt was first to market with Shadow AI threat detection within a dynamic security scanner.

This capability identifies unauthorized or unmonitored AI features within web applications during runtime analysis, helping organizations address risks associated with hidden AI components and integrations that may be vulnerable or non-compliant.

Compliance Reporting

The tool generates compliance-focused reports mapping findings to:

  • OWASP Top 10 categories
  • PCI DSS requirements
  • HIPAA security controls
  • CWE vulnerability classifications

Installation

Syhunt Dynamic is available as a standalone desktop application with command-line interface capabilities.

Windows Installation

  1. Download the installer from the Syhunt website
  2. Run the setup executable
  3. Complete the installation wizard
  4. Activate with your license key

macOS Installation

# Download the DMG file from Syhunt website
# Mount and drag to Applications folder
# Run from Applications or command line
/Applications/Syhunt/scanurl -target:https://example.com

Linux Installation

# Download the Linux package
wget https://www.syhunt.com/downloads/syhunt-latest.tar.gz

# Extract to installation directory
tar -xzf syhunt-latest.tar.gz -C /opt/

# Run the scanner
/opt/syhunt/scanurl -target:https://example.com

Command-Line Usage

Syhunt Dynamic provides a powerful CLI for automated scanning:

# Basic web application scan
scanurl -target:https://example.com

# Scan with authentication
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -auth:form \
  -authurl:https://example.com/login \
  -authfields:"username=admin&password=secret"

# Scan specific URL patterns
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -includepattern:"*/api/*"

# Generate HTML report
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -rout:report.html \
  -rformat:html

# Generate JSON output for integration
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -rout:results.json \
  -rformat:json

Advanced Options

# Set crawl depth limit
scanurl -target:https://example.com -maxdepth:5

# Limit scan to specific vulnerability categories
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -checks:"sqli,xss,pathtraversal"

# Configure request rate limiting
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -delay:100

# Use custom HTTP headers
scanurl -target:https://example.com \
  -header:"Authorization: Bearer TOKEN" \
  -header:"X-Custom-Header: Value"

CI/CD Integration

GitHub Actions

name: Syhunt Dynamic Security Scan
on:
  push:
    branches: [main]
  schedule:
    - cron: '0 2 * * 1'  # Weekly scan

jobs:
  dast-scan:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: Deploy to staging
        run: |
          # Deploy your application to staging environment
          echo "Deploying to staging..."

      - name: Install Syhunt
        run: |
          wget -q https://www.syhunt.com/downloads/syhunt-linux.tar.gz
          tar -xzf syhunt-linux.tar.gz -C /opt/
          chmod +x /opt/syhunt/scanurl

      - name: Run DAST Scan
        run: |
          /opt/syhunt/scanurl \
            -target:${{ vars.STAGING_URL }} \
            -rout:syhunt-report.json \
            -rformat:json
        env:
          SYHUNT_LICENSE: ${{ secrets.SYHUNT_LICENSE }}

      - name: Upload Results
        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
        with:
          name: syhunt-dast-report
          path: syhunt-report.json

GitLab CI

syhunt-dast:
  stage: security
  image: ubuntu:latest
  variables:
    TARGET_URL: $STAGING_URL
  before_script:
    - apt-get update && apt-get install -y wget
    - wget -q https://www.syhunt.com/downloads/syhunt-linux.tar.gz
    - tar -xzf syhunt-linux.tar.gz -C /opt/
  script:
    - /opt/syhunt/scanurl -target:$TARGET_URL -rout:gl-dast-report.json -rformat:json
  artifacts:
    reports:
      dast: gl-dast-report.json
  rules:
    - if: $CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == $CI_DEFAULT_BRANCH

Jenkins Pipeline

pipeline {
    agent any

    environment {
        TARGET_URL = 'https://staging.example.com'
    }

    stages {
        stage('Deploy to Staging') {
            steps {
                sh 'echo "Deploying application..."'
            }
        }

        stage('DAST Scan') {
            steps {
                sh '''
                    /opt/syhunt/scanurl \
                        -target:${TARGET_URL} \
                        -rout:syhunt-results.html \
                        -rformat:html
                '''
            }
        }
    }

    post {
        always {
            archiveArtifacts artifacts: 'syhunt-results.html'
            publishHTML([
                allowMissing: false,
                reportDir: '.',
                reportFiles: 'syhunt-results.html',
                reportName: 'Syhunt DAST Report'
            ])
        }
    }
}

When to Use Syhunt Dynamic

Syhunt Dynamic is well-suited for:

  • Cross-platform environments: Organizations running mixed Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations benefit from consistent tooling across platforms
  • Compliance-driven testing: Teams needing reports mapped to specific compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, OWASP)
  • Standalone scanning: Security professionals who prefer desktop applications over cloud-based solutions
  • Deep site analysis: Applications with complex navigation requiring thorough crawling

Consider alternatives if you need:

  • API-first scanning: While Syhunt now includes a robust API scanner, dedicated API security tools may offer deeper coverage for complex API ecosystems
  • Cloud-native deployment: SaaS DAST solutions may better fit cloud-first organizations
  • Continuous monitoring: Some competitors offer more robust continuous scanning capabilities

Syhunt Product Suite

Syhunt Dynamic is part of a broader application security suite:

  • Syhunt Hybrid: Combines SAST and DAST capabilities
  • Syhunt Code: Static analysis for source code
  • Syhunt Sandcat: Browser-based penetration testing

The Hybrid edition provides combined static and dynamic testing for comprehensive application security coverage.

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