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OWASP VulnerableApp Project: Break it. Scan it. Reproduce it. Benchmark against it. Improve it.

Java ◇ appsec Apache-2.0
★468STARS
⑂786FORKS
!96ISSUES
🏆#5,939GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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Forks gained+4+16+39

VulnerableApp gained 12 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 468. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 67 stars a year. It ranks #484 among Java repositories and #5,939 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

VulnerableApp is an open-source project written in Java: OWASP VulnerableApp Project: Break it. Scan it. Reproduce it. Benchmark against it. Improve it.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in appsec, benchmark, burpsuite. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/SasanLabs/VulnerableApp.git
cd VulnerableApp

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

VulnerableApp coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Modern Web Interfaces

Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.

Enterprise Design Systems

Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.

Interactive Data Dashboards

Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.

Cross-Platform Web Apps

Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install VulnerableApp using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/SasanLabs/VulnerableApp.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for VulnerableApp.

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Import VulnerableApp into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `VulnerableApp --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 468 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Java for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Java and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

SasanLabs/VulnerableApp is currently ranked #5,939 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VulnerableApp do? +

OWASP VulnerableApp Project: Break it. Scan it. Reproduce it. Benchmark against it. Improve it.

What language is VulnerableApp written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: appsec, benchmark, burpsuite, css, hacktoberfest.

Is VulnerableApp actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 96 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does VulnerableApp have? +

VulnerableApp has 468 stars and 786 forks on GitHub.

How does VulnerableApp rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 468 stars, SasanLabs/VulnerableApp is ranked #5,939 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #484 among Java projects.

What license is VulnerableApp distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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