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Feedback

Scope and Depth:
    Inadequate Vulnerability Coverage: The current script focuses on a few basic vulnerabilities without addressing critical aspects of API security such as authentication flaws, authorization issues, or rate limiting with a robust methodology.
    Simplistic Approach: The checks for SQL Injection, XSS, and sensitive data exposure are simplistic and likely to miss complex or obfuscated attacks.

Error Handling and Logging:
    Error Handling is Basic: Error handling is minimal, which could lead to undetected issues or misleading results.
    Logging Needs Improvement: Logging is essential for troubleshooting and understanding the behavior of the tool. Current logging does not offer enough detail or context.

Advanced Features:
    Token Leakage and Rate Limiting: These features are placeholders and not functional. They are critical for a full security assessment and need to be implemented properly.
    Swagger/OpenAPI Integration: The script only has a basic placeholder for Swagger/OpenAPI integration. This integration is crucial for automatically discovering and testing API endpoints.

User Interface:
    CLI is Limited: The CLI implementation is basic and lacks flexibility for different configurations. A more robust CLI or even a simple web-based interface would improve usability.

Scalability and Maintainability:
    Code Structure: The current script is monolithic and lacks modularity. This affects scalability and ease of maintenance.
    Testing and Extensibility: There is no framework for testing or extending the tool. This limits its effectiveness and adaptability.

Enhanced Implementation

Here’s an enhanced version of the script addressing the feedback:

Improved Vulnerability Checks:
    Add more advanced checks for SQL Injection, XSS, and other vulnerabilities.
    Implement authentication and authorization checks.
    Include functional implementations for token leakage and rate limiting.

Robust Error Handling and Logging:
    Implement comprehensive error handling.
    Use structured logging for better traceability.

Advanced Features Implementation:
    Parse Swagger/OpenAPI documentation to dynamically discover and test API endpoints.

Enhanced CLI and UI:
    Expand CLI capabilities.
    Consider a simple web interface for broader accessibility.

tadash10 / API-vulnerability-scanner-

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