Invicti

Vulnerabilities List - JSON report

Invicti is a web application security scanner available as Invicti Enterprise (cloud-based) and Invicti Standard (on-premise). It identifies vulnerabilities through automated crawling and attack simulation, producing confirmed and unconfirmed findings with proof of exploit where available.

DefectDojo supports two methods of ingesting Invicti findings:

1. File-based import - Export a Vulnerabilities List in JSON format from Invicti and upload it manually into DefectDojo
2. Native integration - Configure Invicti Enterprise to push findings directly to DefectDojo automatically after each scan

File-Based Import

How to Export from Invicti Enterprise

1. Log in to Invicti Enterprise
2. Go to Scans > Recent Scans and select the relevant scan
3. Select Report
4. Under Lists, select Vulnerabilities List
5. From the Format drop-down, select JSON
6. Configure export options as needed:
   • Exclude Addressed Issues — excludes findings already actioned in Invicti
   • Export Confirmed - includes only findings verified with proof of exploit
   • Export Unconfirmed - includes findings detected but not fully verified
7. Select Export and save the JSON file
8. Upload the file into DefectDojo under your chosen Engagement using Import Scan > Invicti Scan

Confirmed vs Unconfirmed Findings

Invicti classifies findings in two ways:

• Confirmed - Invicti verified the vulnerability with a proof of exploit. These are high-confidence findings and should be prioritized.
• Unconfirmed - Invicti detected indicators of a vulnerability but could not fully verify it. These require manual review before acting on them.

It is recommended to export both confirmed and unconfirmed findings and use DefectDojo’s Active/Verified flags to track review status rather than filtering at export time. This preserves full visibility and avoids losing findings from the vulnerability record.

Native Integration (Invicti Enterprise)

Invicti Enterprise supports direct integration with DefectDojo, allowing findings to be pushed automatically after each scan without manual file export.

Prerequisites

• A DefectDojo API key with appropriate permissions
• An existing Product and Engagement in DefectDojo to receive findings

Setup Steps

1. Log in to Invicti Enterprise
2. Go to Integrations > New Integration
3. Under Issue Tracking Systems, select DefectDojo
4. Enter a name for the integration
5. Enter your DefectDojo URL, API key, Product ID, and Engagement ID
6. Optionally add tags to help filter imported findings in DefectDojo
7. Select Save
8. Use Test Credentials to confirm the connection is working

Once configured, Invicti Enterprise can be set to automatically push findings to DefectDojo after each completed scan. This is recommended for teams running regular or scheduled scans as it removes the manual export step and keeps DefectDojo up to date in near real time.

Severity Mapping

Invicti also uses action-based priority labels in its reports such as “Fix Immediately” and “Fix Soon”. These do not map directly into DefectDojo severity fields but can be used to inform triage decisions when reviewing imported findings.

Recommended Workflow for Enterprise Use

For teams running Invicti Enterprise across multiple applications:

1. Use the native integration rather than manual file exports to reduce operational overhead
2. Use Reimport (not Import) for recurring scans on the same target to track finding status over time rather than creating duplicate records
3. Export Confirmed and Unconfirmed separately if your team has a formal triage process — import confirmed findings as active and unconfirmed findings as requiring review
4. Set SLA thresholds in DefectDojo aligned to Invicti severity levels so that Critical and High findings trigger appropriate remediation timelines automatically.

Sample Scan Data

Sample Invicti scans can be found here.

Default Deduplication Hashcode Fields

By default, DefectDojo identifies duplicate Findings using these hashcode fields:

• title
• description
• severity

Note on Deduplication for Large Scans

Invicti can report the same vulnerability type across multiple URLs, which means importing large scans without reviewing deduplication settings can result in a high volume of findings that represent the same underlying vulnerability class. To manage this:

• Consider enabling Apply Same Findings in your Engagement settings to group similar findings
• Use Reimport instead of Import for recurring scans to update existing findings rather than creating new ones each time.