Pocsuite3
An open-sourced remote vulnerability testing and proof-of-concept development framework.
Overview
Pocsuite3 is an open-source remote vulnerability testing and proof-of-concept development framework. It comes with a powerful proof-of-concept engine and many niche features for penetration testers and security researchers. It is developed by the Knownsec 404 Team.
✨ Key Features
- PoC/Exploit development framework
- Command-line interface for running tests
- Support for both single target and batch testing
- Plugin ecosystem
- Integration with vulnerability scanners like Seebug
- Multiple modes: verify, attack, shell
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Specifically designed for PoC development and testing.
- Simple and clear framework structure for writing new modules.
- Integration with Chinese security platforms like Seebug and ZoomEye.
Unique Value: Provides a streamlined and dedicated framework for the development and execution of vulnerability proofs-of-concept, simplifying the process for security researchers.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Developing a PoC for a newly discovered vulnerability.
- Scanning a list of targets for a specific vulnerability using a custom PoC.
- Verifying the existence of a vulnerability without full exploitation.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Full-scope penetration testing.
- Post-exploitation and C2.
🏆 Alternatives
While Metasploit is a full exploitation framework, Pocsuite3 is lighter and more focused on the PoC development lifecycle, making it faster for writing and testing single-vulnerability scripts.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The tool is completely free and open-source.
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