web-cache-vulnerability-scanner

Go-based CLI tool for testing for web cache poisoning

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

Web Cache Vulnerability Scanner (WCVS) is a fast and versatile CLI scanner for web cache poisoning and web cache deception developed by Hackmanit and Maximilian Hildebrand.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for installation and usage details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing