--- title: Detect application vulnerabilities with GitLab’s... description: GitLab's browser-based DAST tool automates penetration tests to find vulnerabilities in web applications. It's language-agnostic, simulates real-world attacks,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/detect-application-vulnerabilities-with-gitlab-s-browser-based-dast-mw2cxb2rw twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Detect application vulnerabilities with GitLab’s browser-based DAST | daily.dev og:description: GitLab's browser-based DAST tool automates penetration tests to find vulnerabilities in web applications. 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