Brakeman is a specialized static analysis tool that scans Ruby on Rails applications for security vulnerabilities and risky coding patterns. It evaluates templates, controllers, and models to detect issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and mass assignment vulnerabilities. Brakeman runs quickly and is suitable for integration into CI pipelines to prevent regressions. The tool provides detailed reports with line references and suggested fixes to help developers remediate issues efficiently. Brakeman is maintained by the Rails community and is a go-to scanner for Rails security.
Details
Deployment mode
Cloud, SaaS, web-based
Desktop Linux
Desktop Mac
Pricing model
Free
Open source
Training and support
Free trial available:
Yes
Available trainings
No