Spike Proxy is a free, open-source HTTP proxy tool that helps identify security vulnerabilities in websites. It's a great tool for developers and security experts alike.
Using Spike Proxy is easy. All you need to do is run the command "python spkproxy.py" and specify the optional port argument (8080 is the default). Once you have done that, set up your browser to use that port for both HTTP and HTTPS proxies, and you can watch the traffic go!
The software requires Python to run. What's new in the latest release are significant user interface improvements, and the addition of a normalizer so URLs don't push behind the spikeProxyUI directory. Cache is also much nicer with the ability to disregard images. The annoying "../../" bug has been fixed, and read_query.py has been added, which is useful for printing out saved requests from the command line without loading the entire UI. There are also various core engine fixes.
Overall, Spike Proxy is a powerful tool that helps webmasters in detecting security flaws in their websites. It is easy to use and comes packed with useful features. The latest release is a significant improvement on the previous version, and the software is definitely worth checking out.
Version 1.4.8: N/A