Invicti vs Patchstack

Invicti

Model: Custom (enterprise, annual contract)

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Patchstack

Model: Per site/month (billed annually)

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Invicti

• Proof-Based Scanning

  When a vulnerability is found, Invicti attempts to safely exploit it and provides concrete proof. For SQL injection, it extracts actual data. For file inclusion, it reads a specific file. This eliminates the false positive problem that plagues most security scanners.

• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)

  Tests running web applications by sending crafted HTTP requests and analyzing responses. Finds SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, file inclusion, authentication flaws, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in production or staging environments.

• IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing)

  Instruments the application at runtime to provide deeper vulnerability detection. Combines external scanning with internal application visibility. Finds vulnerabilities that pure DAST scanning might miss, such as insecure deserialization or business logic flaws.

• API Security Testing

  Scans REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and SOAP services. Imports API definitions (OpenAPI/Swagger, WSDL, GraphQL schemas) and tests all endpoints for vulnerabilities. Critical for modern applications where APIs are the primary attack surface.

• CI/CD Pipeline Integration

  Integrates with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and other CI/CD platforms. Automatically scans applications as part of the deployment pipeline. Fails builds if critical vulnerabilities are found.

• WAF Rule Export

  Exports discovered vulnerabilities as WAF rules that can be imported into WAF products. Creates targeted virtual patches for specific vulnerabilities found during scanning. Bridges the gap between vulnerability discovery and runtime mitigation.

• Compliance Reporting

  Generates compliance reports mapped to PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and OWASP Top 10 requirements. Useful for demonstrating due diligence during audits and regulatory reviews.

• Single-Page Application Support

  Full support for scanning modern JavaScript applications built with React, Angular, or Vue. Invicti executes JavaScript, interacts with dynamic page elements, and discovers application states that traditional crawlers miss.

Patchstack

• RapidMitigate (Virtual Patching)

  Automatically deploys targeted mitigation rules within hours of vulnerability disclosure. Rules block only the specific exploit vector, not broad traffic patterns. Claims 74% more exploits blocked compared to leading generic WAFs.

• WordPress Vulnerability Database

  The largest WordPress vulnerability database in the world. 12,000+ active mitigation rules. 4,100+ vulnerabilities disclosed in 2024 alone. Operates as the

• Patchstack Alliance Bug Bounty

  Bug bounty program that pays security researchers to discover vulnerabilities in popular WordPress plugins. Sources vulnerability intelligence from a global community of researchers, ensuring rapid discovery and disclosure.

• Free Monitoring Mode

  The Community plan provides free vulnerability detection and monitoring with no time limit. See which plugins and themes have known vulnerabilities without deploying patches. Useful for awareness and audit.

• PCI-DSS 4.0 Compliance

  Helps WordPress eCommerce sites meet PCI-DSS 4.0 requirement 6.4.2, which requires automated detection and prevention of web-based attacks. Virtual patching specifically addresses this requirement for known vulnerabilities.

• Hardening Recommendations

  Provides security hardening recommendations specific to your WordPress installation. Identifies misconfigured settings, unnecessary file permissions, and security headers.

• Plugin Priority Alerts

  Prioritized alerts based on vulnerability severity and the popularity of affected plugins. Focuses attention on the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited in the wild.

• Multi-site Management

  Dashboard for managing vulnerability status and virtual patches across multiple WordPress sites. Bulk actions and centralized reporting for agencies and hosting providers.