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Ever spent hours manually testing the same vulnerabilities over and over?
I have. For years.
Then Burp Suite Professional 2025.2 dropped something that actually changed how I work. Not just another AI feature bolted on top—this one’s built differently.
Burp AI doesn’t try to replace you. It makes you better.
Think of it as your testing sidekick—always alert, never tired, and getting smarter with every scan. Built right into the tool you already know, so there’s no learning curve. And it all runs within
PortSwigger’s secure infrastructure—no cloud, no data leaks, no training someone else’s model with your findings.
What makes Burp AI stand out?
It actually helps you test smarter. Not with gimmicks, but with features that save you hours:
Modern apps are messy—APIs calling APIs, JS everywhere, complex auth flows. You need AI that understands that. Burp AI does.
Security testing isn’t getting easier. But now, your tools finally are.
Burp AI is PortSwigger’s intelligent assistant, built directly into Burp Suite Professional. But unlike traditional rule-based scanners, it doesn’t just follow a script—it learns and adapts.
This isn’t some cloud-based, black-box system. Burp AI runs locally within your trusted environment. Your data stays private. No uploading findings to train someone else’s model. It uses machine learning to enhance your workflow—automating repetitive tasks, uncovering complex issues, and letting you focus on what really matters.
Why does that matter?
Because modern web apps are messier than ever. JavaScript-heavy frontends, APIs talking to APIs, complex authentication flows—traditional scanners just can’t keep up. Manual testing is still the gold standard, but it’s slow and doesn’t scale.
Burp AI fills that gap. It amplifies your skills, augments your findings, and accelerates your process. You stay in control, but with an intelligent assistant that helps you test smarter—not just harder.
It’s not about replacing testers.
It’s about helping them go faster, deeper, and more efficiently in a world where complexity is only growing.
Burp Suite just got five new superpowers. Not the flashy kind that look good in demos. The kind that actually save you hours every week.
These are the features that make Burp AI more than just a scanner—this is where the time savings and testing power really kick in:
Let’s dive into each:
Explore Issue acts like a junior pentester that never gets bored.
Click once, and it automatically tries to:
All actions are transparent—you see what it’s doing and why.
Cost: 400–1,000 AI credits per run (about €0.20–€0.50). Way cheaper than your coffee.
Burp GPT, once a fan-made extension, is now fully native.
Point it at any HTTP request or response, and it:
The Explainer feature is like having a built-in security search engine, fine-tuned for Burp users.
Burp AI gets smarter the more you use it.
It uses LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) algorithms to:
Instead of repeating static rules, it adapts to the web apps you’re actually testing.
False positives kill productivity. Burp AI helps by:
You’ll still want to keep tools like Autorize for semi-automated checks, but Burp AI makes a big dent in the noise.
Everything runs inside the Montoya API framework—no need to manage API keys or external setups.
Your custom extensions can tap into Burp AI’s power seamlessly, without leaving Burp’s secure sandbox.
You decide when to use AI and when to go full manual.
Nothing’s locked behind complexity. Just smarter testing, built in.
Burp GPT started as a community-built extension. Now, it’s fully integrated into Burp Suite Professional—offering AI-powered insights exactly where you need them: inside your HTTP traffic.
Whether you're examining a complex JavaScript payload or trying to make sense of obscure headers, Burp GPT gives you real-time clarity without the tab-switching, guessing, or copy-pasting.
Here’s what it actually helps you do:
You can even highlight specific parts of a request—Burp GPT’s Explainer feature will break it down into plain language you can act on immediately.
Whether you're debugging, exploring, or validating a finding, it’s like having a knowledgeable teammate right in the tool—quiet, fast, and always ready.
Modern web applications are growing more complex—dense JavaScript, API-heavy architectures, multi-step authentication. Traditional scanners struggle to keep up, and manual testing alone doesn’t scale.
Burp AI helps you close that gap. It combines automation with real-world awareness, making your testing faster, sharper, and more efficient.
Manual exploitation used to eat up hours—crafting payloads, testing variations, building PoCs. Now? Explore Issue does it all in minutes.
Once Burp flags something, the AI:
I tested it on a client’s e-commerce site. Found an access control bug, ran Explore Issue, grabbed coffee—came back to a full exploitation report with impact and escalation paths. Even multi-factor flows and tricky login sequences? Handled in one click.
At scale, accuracy is everything. Burp AI is particularly effective in reducing noise from common problem areas like Broken Access Control—where traditional scanners often over-report.
It thinks before flagging:
In a recent scan of 800+ endpoints, Burp AI flagged 47 real, verified issues. No ghost chasing—just actionable findings you can fix.
Finding bugs is one thing. Understanding how attackers could use them is another. Burp AI connects those dots for you.
It:
I saw it turn a "low-severity" info disclosure into a chained exploit via timing attack. That kind of insight isn’t just smart—it’s essential.
Traditional tools find bugs.
Want to supercharge your security testing even more?
The BApp Store is where the magic happens. And the best part? You don't need to be a coding wizard to use these AI-powered extensions.
Want to level up your Burp AI setup? Start with the BApp Store—your hub for AI-powered plugins.
Getting there is easy:
Extensions > BApp StoreBefore installing, review the system impact ratings for each extension:
Because nobody wants their Burp Suite lagging mid-test.
Pro tip: Follow @BApp_Store on Twitter to stay updated on new drops.
Not all AI plugins are created equal. Look for ones built on the Montoya API—these are designed to work seamlessly with Burp’s AI engine.
Recommended plugin types include those that:
Early examples like Shadow Repeater showed promise and paved the way for more powerful automation tools. New AI plugins are appearing regularly as the ecosystem matures—keep an eye out.
You have two installation options:
Extensions > BApp Store.bapp file from the PortSwigger siteExtensions > BApp Store → click the import iconOnce installed, don’t forget to enable AI access:
Extensions > InstalledThis gives you control over when plugins use AI credits. Complex tasks consume more credits, and Burp shows usage per extension—so you’re never in the dark.
Monitor your balance using the AI icon (bottom-right), and manage credits wisely for maximum testing efficiency.
Burp AI is powerful—but like any smart tool, it comes with resource limits.
To keep usage transparent and flexible, PortSwigger introduced a credit-based system. This lets you control how and when AI features are used, based on what your workflow needs.
Burp AI credits are the currency you use to power AI features inside Burp Suite. Every user starts with 10,000 free credits, worth about $5, which lets you try out all the core functionality without spending a cent.
Some key things to know:
Once you run out, you can top up through your PortSwigger account.
Credit usage depends on the complexity of the task:
Explainer (highlight + explain): minimal credits
Shadow Repeater: ~2–4 credits per interaction
AI HTTP Analyzer: ~18 credits
Full vulnerability exploration: 400–1,000 credits
(Roughly €0.20–€0.50 per investigation)
If you run out mid-scan, AI features will pause automatically. You can configure whether to:
You’re always in control of how and when credits are used.
Want to stretch your credits further? Try these proven tips:
Keep responses short: Smaller payloads = lower credit burn
Use caching: Cache prompt results and reuse them when possible
Strip sensitive data: Remove tokens and session cookies before sending
Focus on in-scope traffic: Don’t waste credits on noise
Use structured formats like JSON: Reduces prompt injection risks and improves AI response quality
Run async tasks: Use an executor service to avoid blocking Burp during AI processing
Bottom line: 10,000 free credits go a long way if you’re smart about how you use them. But for daily deep testing, expect to top up.
The good news? You decide when AI kicks in—and exactly what it’s costing you.
After watching hundreds of security pros either waste credits or uncover critical vulnerabilities, I’ve learned one thing: it all comes down to setup.
Scoping with Burp AI isn’t optional—it’s essential. Without it, you’ll burn credits analyzing irrelevant traffic.
Start smart:
The tighter your scope, the better your results—and the fewer credits you’ll waste.
AI should be your assistant, not your replacement.
Here’s how to get better results:
Think of Burp AI like a junior analyst. The clearer your prompts, the better its output.
Using Burp AI in your CI/CD workflow is a game changer:
This turns AI-powered security testing from a manual chore into a continuous, scalable process.
Bottom line: Set clear scope, write smart prompts, and automate what you can. That’s how you get real value from Burp AI—without wasting credits.
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s rapidly becoming the backbone of modern cybersecurity. Tools like Burp AI are already helping penetration testers find vulnerabilities faster and more accurately, but the real impact lies ahead. Future AI systems will go beyond reactive testing, anticipating threats, predicting attack patterns, and even suggesting remediation strategies before breaches occur.
This evolution doesn’t replace human expertise—it amplifies it. Security professionals will spend less time on repetitive scanning and more time analyzing complex threats that require judgment, context, and creativity. AI acts as a co-pilot, enabling teams to scale security efforts without compromising precision.
With this power come new challenges. Ethical considerations, like responsible AI use and avoiding over-reliance on automation, will be essential. Organizations must set clear guidelines to keep AI tools safe, transparent, and accountable.
Integrating Burp AI today is just the start. The future belongs to a hybrid approach—machines handling the heavy lifting, humans steering strategy and ethics. Those who embrace this synergy will stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
When Burp AI was first announced, skepticism across the security community was expected. With so many tools claiming to be “AI-powered,” it felt like yet another marketing buzzword. But Burp AI has proven it’s more than that—it’s a meaningful evolution of how web security testing is done.
Rather than replacing testers, Burp AI augments their capabilities. Features like Explore Issue, Explainer, intelligent login handling, and smart false positive filtering make it feel less like a scanner and more like a teammate. It handles the repetitive, time-consuming parts—so testers can stay focused on strategy and impact.
The 10,000 free credits that come with Burp Suite Professional 2025.2+ offer plenty of room to experiment. With smart usage—like reducing payload sizes, reusing cached responses, and staying in-scope—testers can stretch that value even further.
Tasks that used to take hours, like validating multi-step auth or exploring access controls, now take minutes. The result? Faster findings, cleaner results, and more meaningful security insights.
Burp AI isn’t about flash. It’s about real-world efficiency—and it delivers.
Curious how AI-powered testing can streamline your security workflow? Talk to our team for a personalized demo tailored to your environment and goals.
Senior Security Consultant