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Static Application Security Testing (SAST) specialized for the Node.js ecosystem.
NodeJsScan (often referred to as njsscan) is an advanced static security code scanner designed specifically to identify vulnerabilities within Node.js applications. Architecturally, it utilizes a combination of regex-based pattern matching and semantic analysis, leveraging the semgrep engine to perform deep code inspection. In the 2026 software development lifecycle, NodeJsScan serves as a critical automated gatekeeper in DevSecOps pipelines, identifying OWASP Top 10 risks such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Insecure Deserialization before code reaches production. The tool supports popular frameworks including Express, Koa, and Hapi, and is capable of scanning both JavaScript and TypeScript source code. Its 2026 market position is defined by its transparency, high extensibility through YAML-based custom rules, and native integration with the SARIF (Static Analysis Results Interchange Format) standard. This allows it to feed data seamlessly into modern vulnerability management platforms and GitHub Security tabs. By focusing exclusively on the Node.js runtime environment, it achieves a lower false-positive rate than generic multi-language scanners, making it a preferred choice for specialized backend engineering teams.
Uses semgrep-based logic to understand code context rather than simple string matching.
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Generates reports in the Static Analysis Results Interchange Format.
Tailored detection logic for Express, Koa, and Hapi framework patterns.
Allows security teams to write and inject their own security logic using YAML syntax.
Scans for high-entropy strings, API keys, and hardcoded credentials.
A standalone web application wrapper (njsscan-web) for visual report management.
Built on top of the libsast generic SAST library for standardized performance.
Preventing security vulnerabilities from being merged into the main branch.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Identifying dormant security risks in massive, unmaintained Node.js repositories.
Proving that static analysis is performed on all production code.