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Mayhem Security
Mayhem is an automated code and API security testing platform that uses fuzzing and AI to generate thousands of tests and report actionable, reproducible findings.
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Introduction
Mayhem Security describes itself as automated code and API security testing tailored for developers. It rapidly produces thousands of tests and offers actionable insights and CI integration. The product grew out of ForAllSecure’s fuzzing research.
Features
- Code fuzzing: Automated testing of compiled applications.
- API testing: Tests APIs from their specifications.
- Reproducible findings: Test cases to reproduce issues.
- CI/CD integration: Run in pipelines.
- Developer reports: Actionable output.
Pros
Cons
- Commercial: No open-source edition.
- Pricing unclear: See site.
Usage and Links (Example)
Connect a repository or API spec, configure a target (container or API URL) and run Mayhem in CI; review reproducible findings in the dashboard.
Resources:
Pricing
See site.
Recommended for?
- Teams wanting managed fuzzing without building infrastructure.
- API teams adding automated security tests.
- Not a fit if you prefer open-source fuzzers.
Conclusion
Mayhem packages fuzzing-based code and API security testing for developer teams.
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