reconFTW

reconFTW

ReconFTW is an open-source tool that automates the recon process for a target domain. It does subdomain enumeration and vulnerability scanning to get all the information about the target.

Key Insights

Key Insights

ReconFTW uses multiple methods for subdomain discovery: passive analysis, brute force, permutations, certificate transparency logs, source code scraping, analytics, and DNS records. This way you get all the subdomains and a full picture of the target domain.

Automated Vulnerability Scanning

Besides subdomain enumeration ReconFTW also automates the detection of various vulnerabilities. It checks for XSS, Open Redirects, Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), CRLF injections, Local File Inclusion (LFI), SQL injection (SQLi), and more. This way the vulnerability scanning is automated and security professionals can find and fix the vulnerabilities fast.

Integration and Usage

ReconFTW can be integrated into your existing workflow and can be installed locally or via Docker. It’s flexible based on your needs. By automating the recon tasks ReconFTW lets security teams focus on the results and implementation of the security measures.

Known Variants

Known Variants

No known variants of ReconFTW as it’s a standalone tool maintained by the open-source community.

No known variants of ReconFTW as it’s a standalone tool maintained by the open-source community.

Mitigation Strategies

Mitigation Strategies

  • Only use ReconFTW by authorized personnel in a controlled and legal environment.

  • Update ReconFTW to the latest version.

  • Integrate ReconFTW in your workflow to automate the recon tasks.

  • Train your security teams to use ReconFTW properly.

Targeted Industries or Sectors

Targeted Industries or Sectors

ReconFTW is used in technology, finance, healthcare and e-commerce by security professionals and pen testers to harden web applications and networks.

ReconFTW is used in technology, finance, healthcare and e-commerce by security professionals and pen testers to harden web applications and networks.

Associated Threat Actors

Associated Threat Actors

No known threat actors for ReconFTW. It’s a legitimate tool for authorized testing and assessment.

No known threat actors for ReconFTW. It’s a legitimate tool for authorized testing and assessment.

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