Which tool checks web apps for SQL injection and XSS?

• A. BeEF
• B. N-Stalker Web App Security Scanner
• C. Acunetix WVS
• D. Apility.io

Answer: (C)

Testing web applications for SQL injection and XSS focuses on automated detection of input handling weaknesses. Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner is a dedicated tool for this purpose. It crawls the site to map all pages and input points, then automatically fuzzes inputs with crafted payloads to probe for SQL injection weaknesses. It monitors responses for signs of successful injections, such as error messages, unusual behavior, or data leakage. For XSS, it injects script payloads into inputs and checks if the code executes in the app’s context, covering reflected, stored, and DOM-based variants. This combination of automated crawling, payload testing, and behavior analysis provides concrete findings with risk ratings and remediation guidance, making it a reliable choice for identifying these specific web app flaws.

BeEF, on the other hand, is a browser exploitation framework aimed at controlling compromised browsers for post-exploitation activities, not a general vulnerability scanner for server-side weaknesses like SQLi and XSS. N-Stalker Web App Security Scanner is another scanning tool, but in many contexts Acunetix is the go-to option specifically recognized for efficiently detecting both SQL injection and XSS across web applications. Apility.io is a threat-intelligence service for reputational data, not a vulnerability scanner.