pentest-commands

> AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments. # Pentest Commands ## Purpose Provide a comprehensive command reference for penetration testing tools including network scanning, exploitation, password cracking, and web application testing. Enable quick command lookup during security assessments. ## Inputs/Prerequisites - Kali Linux or penetration testing distribution - Target IP addresses with authorization - Wordlists for brute forcing - Network access to target systems - Basic understanding of tool syntax ## Outputs/Deliverables - Network enumeration results - Identified vulnerabilities - Exploitation payloads - Cracked credentials - Web vulnerability findings ## Core Workflow ### 1. Nmap Commands **Host Discovery:** ```bash # Ping sweep nmap -sP 192.168.1.0/24 # List IPs without scanning nmap -sL 192.168.1.0/24 # Ping scan (host discovery) nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24 ``` **Port Scanning:** ```bash # TCP SYN scan (stealth) nmap -sS 192.168.1.1 # Full TCP connect scan nmap -sT 192.168.1.1 # UDP scan nmap -sU 192.168.1.1 # All ports (1-65535) nmap -p- 192.168.1.1 # Specific ports nmap -p 22,80,443 192.168.1.1 ``` **Service Detection:** ```bash # Service versions nmap -sV 192.168.1.1 # OS detection nmap -O 192.168.1.1 # Comprehensive scan nmap -A 192.168.1.1 # Skip host discovery nmap -Pn 192.168.1.1 ``` **NSE Scripts:** ```bash # Vulnerability scan nmap --script...