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archerysec

ArcherySec is an open-source vulnerability management and DevSecOps platform that aggregates results from multiple security scanning tools (OpenVAS, OWASP ZAP, Burp, Nikto, SSLScan, NMAP) into a single interface. It provides web and network vulnerability scanning, prioritization, CI/CD integration, and REST APIs for automation within development pipelines.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/archerysec/archerysec

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JavaScript

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GPL-3.0

License (OSI-approved)

Key facts

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Field	Value
Repository	archerysec/archerysec
Owner	archerysec
Primary language	JavaScript
License	GPL-3.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	2.5k
Forks	523
Open issues	40
Latest release	v2.0.6 (2024-05-31)
Last updated	2025-06-11
Source	https://github.com/archerysec/archerysec

What archerysec is

Built in JavaScript/Python (Django backend) with REST API support, ArcherySec correlates raw scan data from industry-standard tools, performs authenticated web scanning via Selenium, and exposes vulnerability data through APIs for JIRA ticketing and CI/CD orchestration. Deployment options include Docker, docker-compose, and direct installation; requires Python 3.9+ and integration with external scanning engines.

Quickstart

Get the archerysec source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/archerysec/archerysec.git2cd archerysec3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

DevOps/CI-CD Security Gating

Integrate into CI/CD pipelines to automate vulnerability scanning, prioritize findings by severity, and block builds based on defined security thresholds.

Centralized Vulnerability Correlation

Consolidate results from multiple scanning tools (OpenVAS, ZAP, Burp) into a single dashboard, reducing alert fatigue and improving visibility across diverse security tooling.

Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

Track vulnerability trends over time, manage periodic and concurrent scans, and maintain audit trails for compliance reporting and security governance.

Implementation considerations

Install and configure each external scanner separately (OpenVAS, OWASP ZAP, Burp, SSLScan, Nikto, NMAP) before ArcherySec can orchestrate them; no unified installer provided.
Production deployment mandates PostgreSQL database, environment variable configuration (DB credentials, timezone, Django settings module), and explicit restriction of signup endpoints per security note in README.
Set TIME_ZONE environment variable upfront (referenced multiple times); default behavior may diverge from your operational context.
Docker and docker-compose options simplify initial setup but production-readiness of docker-compose.yml is explicitly flagged as not finalized; customization required.
Authenticate web scans using Selenium; ensure browser and webdriver are available in the deployment environment.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Need Out-of-the-Box Enterprise Support — ArcherySec is community-driven; commercial support, SLAs, and vendor accountability are not evident from the data. Verify support channels before production adoption.
Require Proprietary Threat Intelligence — The tool relies on open-source and free scanning engines (OpenVAS, ZAP, etc.). Expect no proprietary exploit data, advanced behavioral analysis, or commercial threat feeds.
Low Tolerance for Operational Overhead — Integration with 6+ external tools, manual scanning engine setup (OpenVAS Manager TCP tuning, ZAP daemon config), and database management (PostgreSQL for production) create non-trivial deployment burden.
Require Fine-Grained Role-Based Access Control — Documentation does not detail RBAC, multi-tenancy, or advanced permission models. Verify adequacy for large teams or regulated environments before deployment.

License & commercial use

Licensed under GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0). This is a copyleft open-source license requiring any derivative works or distributions to remain open-source under the same license.

GPL-3.0 permits internal commercial use (e.g., running ArcherySec on internal infrastructure for your organization's security). However, if you distribute ArcherySec or modifications to third parties, you must provide source code and comply with GPL-3.0 terms. Consult legal counsel before embedding in proprietary products or commercial services. No commercial support or indemnification from the project is evident.

DEV.co evaluation signals

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Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	High
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

README explicitly warns against public exposure and mandates internal-use-only deployment. Authentication and authorization mechanisms not detailed in provided data; requires review of actual codebase and configuration. Ingests data from external tools—ensure those tools are network-isolated and run in trusted environments. Database credentials passed via environment variables; standard secure practices (secrets management, TLS for PostgreSQL) should be applied. No indication of vulnerability disclosure policy, security audits, or penetration test results in the data; requires separate investigation.

Alternatives to consider

Tenable Nessus + Qualys VMDR

Commercial, proprietary ASPM platforms with dedicated support, advanced threat intelligence, and compliance reporting. Higher cost but less operational overhead and vendor accountability.

Snyk

Developer-focused ASPM/SCA platform with strong CI/CD integration, dependency scanning, and automated remediation. Freemium model with commercial options; lighter operational burden than ArcherySec.

DefectDojo

Open-source vulnerability management and DAST orchestration platform (Apache 2.0 license). Similar feature set to ArcherySec but permissive licensing and larger community; comparable deployment complexity.

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archerysec FAQ

Can I use ArcherySec in a commercial product or service?

Internal use is permitted under GPL-3.0. Distributing ArcherySec or modifications requires releasing source code under GPL-3.0. Embedding in proprietary products requires legal review to ensure compliance. No commercial support or licensing exceptions are evident.

Which scanning tools are required?

OpenVAS, OWASP ZAP, Burp Scanner, SSLScan, Nikto, and NMAP (with Vulners NSE script) are listed in Requirements. Each must be installed and configured separately; ArcherySec orchestrates but does not bundle them.

What is the production-readiness of docker-compose?

README states the docker-compose.yml is 'focused on development configuration' and requires modifications for production. Expect to customize database, networking, secrets management, and resource limits.

Where do I get support?

Community support via GitHub issues (40 open at time of evaluation). Official documentation at archerysec.com and developers.archerysec.com. No commercial support, SLA, or vendor contact email evident in the data. Evaluate community responsiveness before production deployment.

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