Advanced Website Security Header Scanner
Analyze. Understand. Secure.
Link: https://utkarsh-404.github.io/HeaderHunter/
HeaderHunter Pro is a cybersecurity-focused web application that scans websites for critical security headers, explains the risks of missing headers, and provides real-world configuration fixes.
Whether you're a developer, security engineer, or ethical hacker — this tool gives you an instant look at a website’s HTTP defense posture.
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🔎 Header Analysis
Scans for 9 critical HTTP security headers that impact real-world vulnerabilities. -
📊 Risk Assessment
Calculates a security score based on missing, misconfigured, or unsafe headers. -
🧠 Detailed Explanations
Describes the exact risks, attack vectors, and real-world implications. -
🛠️ Fix Recommendations
Shows config snippets for:- Nginx
- Apache
- Express.js
- IIS
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📚 Attack Reference Panel
Learn how missing headers lead to vulnerabilities like XSS, Clickjacking, and SSL Stripping. -
📖 CVE Database
Real-world CVEs and HackerOne reports linked for each vulnerability. -
🔧 Header Fix Library
Copy-paste server-specific hardening examples.
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🌑 Dark Theme
A clean, hacker-style interface designed for long hours and serious use. -
📱 Responsive Design
Fully optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile. -
🎞️ Smooth Transitions
Hover effects, animations, and visual cues improve UX and clarity.
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🧾 HTML Reports
Generate downloadable reports with security scores, header status, and fixes. -
🔗 Easy Sharing
Perfect for internal audits, pentest reports, or bug bounty documentation.
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Enter a Website URL
Example:https://example.com -
Scan
Click the "Scan Headers" button or pressEnter. -
View Results
- Security headers are color-coded: ✅ Safe,
⚠️ Weak, ❌ Missing - Each header includes an explanation + attack risk + fix option
- Security headers are color-coded: ✅ Safe,
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Fix It
Click "Fix It" to get server-specific config snippets -
Export Report
Download a complete HTML report by clicking "Export Report"
| Header | Risk When Missing |
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Content-Security-Policy |
XSS, Script Injection |
Strict-Transport-Security |
SSL Stripping |
X-Frame-Options |
Clickjacking |
X-Content-Type-Options |
MIME Sniffing, Script Abuse |
X-XSS-Protection |
Legacy XSS Vector Protection |
Referrer-Policy |
Info Leakage |
Permissions-Policy |
Over-exposure of Browser APIs |
Access-Control-Allow-Origin |
CORS Exploits |
Cross-Origin-Resource-Policy |
Cross-origin abuse |
HeaderHunter Pro is open to feature ideas and community improvements.
Found a bug or want to contribute? Open an issue or pull request!
MIT License. Free to use, improve, and share.
Created with ❤️ by Utkarsh Raj
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