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Zap active web scan and report

Zap active web scan and report​

Overview​

This workflow automates comprehensive web application security testing by performing active vulnerability scans using OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy), processing scan results through AI-powered analysis, and delivering structured security reports via email. It provides security teams with automated web application penetration testing capabilities, enabling systematic identification of vulnerabilities, security misconfigurations, and potential attack vectors in web applications and APIs.

How It Works​

  1. Target Input Processing: Accepts web application URLs, IP addresses, or domain names through the input node for security scanning preparation and target validation.
  2. ZAP Active Security Scanning: Executes comprehensive web application security testing using OWASP ZAP's active scanning capabilities, including vulnerability detection for SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication bypasses, and other OWASP Top 10 security risks.
  3. AI-Powered Report Generation: Processes raw ZAP scan outputs through the scripting agent to analyze findings, categorize vulnerabilities by severity, generate remediation recommendations, and create structured security assessment reports with executive summaries.
  4. Email Report Delivery: Sends the comprehensive security report to designated recipients through the mail reporting system, providing security teams and stakeholders with actionable vulnerability intelligence and remediation guidance.

Who is this for?​

  • Web application security testers conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • DevSecOps teams implementing automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines for continuous security validation
  • Security consultants performing client web application security assessments and compliance audits
  • Application security engineers responsible for identifying and remediating web application vulnerabilities
  • IT security teams managing organizational web application security posture and risk assessment
  • Compliance officers requiring regular security testing documentation for regulatory requirements

What problem does this workflow solve?​

  • Eliminates manual web application security testing by automating OWASP ZAP active scanning processes, reducing testing time from days to hours
  • Provides consistent vulnerability assessment methodology through standardized ZAP scanning configurations and AI-powered result analysis for reliable security evaluations
  • Reduces security expertise requirements by automatically generating structured reports with vulnerability explanations, risk ratings, and specific remediation guidance
  • Enables scalable web application security testing across multiple applications and environments through automated scanning and reporting workflows
  • Enhances security team productivity by delivering comprehensive vulnerability intelligence in structured formats that support immediate remediation planning and security decision-making