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OWASP ModSecurity

Open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) engine providing cross-platform HTTP security inspection.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars7.2k
Last commit5 days ago
Tags5 topics
Web Application Firewall WafSql Injection ShieldDeep Http Packet InspectorXss Protection EngineSecurity
Overview

Why consider OWASP ModSecurity?

OWASP ModSecurity (libmodsecurity v3) is an open-source web application firewall engine. It protects web applications against SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), local file inclusion (LFI), and malicious bots through deep HTTP inspection.

Guided learning

Learn OWASP ModSecurity by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of OWASP ModSecurity

ModSecurity inspects inbound HTTP requests to block malicious exploitation attempts before reaching application code.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/owasp-modsecurity/ModSecurity.git
2cd ModSecurity
3./build.sh && ./configure && make && sudo make install

Integrate ModSecurity with Nginx or Apache alongside OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS) for comprehensive threat mitigation.

OWASP ModSecurity is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

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OWASP ModSecurity FAQs

OWASP ModSecurity is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OWASP ModSecurity is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OWASP ModSecurity is listed as an alternative to AWS WAF. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.