
UUSEC WAF
Web application firewall and API security gateway (WAAP)
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Last commit 30 Aug 2026.

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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