About this project
Create a SaaS web application called "SRAAScan Pro" that allows users to input a website URL, performs an ethical security check and simulated penetration test, and generates a report. The app must emphasize ethical use: require users to confirm they own or have permission to scan the site, and limit scans to non-destructive, passive methods only. No real exploits or unauthorized access should be possible—focus on vulnerability detection via safe checks.
Core Features:
User Authentication and Dashboard: Use secure user sign-up/login (e.g., via email/password or OAuth with Google). Dashboard shows scan history, with options to start a new scan by entering a URL.
URL Input and Validation: Form to input URL, validate it's a valid HTTP/HTTPS site, and require checkbox confirmation of ownership/permission.
Website Crawling: On scan start, crawl the site structure politely: Respect robots.txt, limit depth to 3 levels, add delays (e.g., 1-2 seconds per request) to avoid DoS. Use a library like Scrapy or BeautifulSoup to map internal URLs, forms, and assets, building a sitemap. Ignore external links and handle JS-rendered pages if possible (e.g., via headless browser like Puppeteer).
Security Checks on Crawled URLs: For each URL in the sitemap:
Basic audits: Check for HTTPS enforcement, missing security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options), cookie security flags.
Vulnerability scanning: Simulate common issues without exploitation—e.g., detect potential SQLi/XSS in forms by pattern matching (not injecting), check for exposed directories/files via common paths, identify outdated software via version headers.
Use open-source wrappers or APIs for ethical tools (e.g., integrate OWASP ZAP in scan-only mode or similar safe libraries).
Penetration Test Simulation: High-level, non-invasive sims only—e.g., port scanning if public, brute-force detection on logins (without attempting), or API endpoint fuzzing with safe payloads. Flag risks like open redirects or weak auth, but never perform destructive tests.
Report Generation: After scan, generate a PDF/HTML report with: Sitemap visualization (e.g., tree diagram), list of findings categorized by severity (low/medium/high), recommendations (e.g., "Add CSP header"), and timestamps. Email report to user.
Backend and Security: Use Node.js/Python for backend, hosted on Vercel/AWS. Implement rate limiting (e.g., 1 scan per hour per free user), API keys for any integrations, and secure storage for scan data (delete after 7 days).
Monetization: Free tier (limited scans), paid tiers via Stripe for unlimited/more advanced features.
UI/UX: Modern, responsive design with React/Vue. Progress bar during scan, error handling (e.g., if site blocks crawler).
Technical Specs:
Database: Use Supabase for user data and scan logs.
Libraries/Tools: Crawling - Scrapy/BeautifulSoup/Puppeteer; Security - Integrate ethical scanners like Nikto or custom scripts for header checks; Reporting - pdfkit or similar.
Compliance: Add disclaimers, terms requiring ethical use, and logging for abuse prevention.
Edge Cases: Handle large sites by capping crawl size, timeouts, and user cancellations.
Refine iteratively if needed—start with MVP focusing on crawling and basic checks.