Scan and secure SOAP web services with Invicti DAST
Invicti delivers comprehensive and automated dynamic security scanning built for APIs like SOAP web services, helping you uncover real risks and stay compliant.
The software is an important part of my security strategy which is in progress toward other services at OECD. And I find it better than external expertise. I had, of course, the opportunity to compare expertise reports with Invicti ones. Invicti was better, finding more breaches.
Senior Analyst, OECD
Why SOAP web services need security scanning
SOAP still powers mission-critical applications
Despite the rise of REST, gRPC, and GraphQL, SOAP remains deeply embedded in financial services, healthcare, government, and other highly regulated industries. From legacy systems to modern integrations, SOAP APIs continue to transmit sensitive data, and they must be protected.
Common security risks in SOAP APIs
SOAP services are especially vulnerable to:
- XML and SQL injection
- Broken authentication or session management
- Information exposure via WSDL files
- Unencrypted message transmission
- Improper access controls
These vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, service disruption, or compliance violations if not addressed proactively.
Use cases: Who needs a SOAP scanner?
- Enterprises with legacy SOAP infrastructures: Invicti makes it easy to secure long-running applications without retrofitting them for REST-based tooling.
- Compliance-conscious organizations: Meet the demands of PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and other frameworks by regularly testing SOAP APIs for vulnerabilities.
- Security and DevOps teams with mixed APIs: Use a single solution to test SOAP, REST, GraphQL, and more—reducing tool sprawl and ensuring full API coverage.
How Invicti stands out for SOAP vulnerability scanning
Unlike more basic vulnerability scanners, Invicti performs SOAP scanning using its proven DAST engine—and unlike point solutions for API security, it also scans your entire application, not just its SOAP APIs. Whether your web services are hosted publicly or behind auth, Invicti brings:
- Robust WSDL interpretation
- Real-time attack simulation
- Customizable testing logic
- Automated coverage, no scripting required
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