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pentest.yml

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Description

Section titled “Description”

YAML Source

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# Nuclei Configuration Profile for Penetration Testing
#
# This configuration file is specifically tailored for performing penetration testing using Nuclei.
#
# Purpose:
# This profile is focused on identifying security vulnerabilities across various protocols and services, including HTTP, TCP, JavaScript, DNS, and SSL. It excludes templates related to Denial of Service (DoS), fuzzing, and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to ensure focused and efficient penetration testing.
#
# Running this profile
# You can run this profile using the following command:
# nuclei -profile pentest -u https://example.com


type:
  - http
  - tcp
  - javascript
  - dns
  - ssl


exclude-tags:
  - dos
  - fuzz
  - osint

Guide to check the vulnerabilities

Section titled “Guide to check the vulnerabilities”

This template is used to detect vulnerabilities in web applications. It can be used with the Nuclei tool to scan for specific patterns or behaviors.

Terminal window
$ nuclei -u "URL" -t "profiles/pentest.yml"

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