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Web application firewall and API security gateway (WAAP)

1.7k stars 170 forks last commit first released BSD-2-Clause

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Last commit 30 Aug 2026.

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UUSEC WAF is a web application firewall (WAF) and WAAP-style API security gateway designed to protect websites and HTTP APIs by running as a reverse proxy in front of upstream services. It combines semantic detection engines with a flexible rule system and a management UI for configuring sites, certificates, and protections.

Key Features

  • Reverse-proxy protection for websites and APIs (traffic-layer defense)
  • Semantic detection engines targeting common web attacks (including SQLi and XSS)
  • Deep decoding of request content to reduce bypass techniques
  • Rule engine with immediate effect after publishing, without restarting services
  • Management console for adding protected sites and configuring policies
  • TLS certificate management, including automated issuance/renewal via Let’s Encrypt
  • Extensible advanced rules via Lua scripting for custom protections

Use Cases

  • Protect internet-facing web applications from common OWASP-style attacks
  • Front multiple backend services with a single security and TLS termination layer
  • Add centrally managed security rules for legacy apps without code changes

Limitations and Considerations

  • Typically requires control of ports 80/443 on the host due to reverse-proxy deployment
  • Best suited to Linux x86_64 environments per project guidance

UUSEC WAF fits teams that want a self-managed WAF/WAAP layer with a UI, certificate automation, and flexible rule authoring. It is especially useful when you need protective controls without modifying application code.

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