Commix is a Python-based penetration testing tool that automates the detection and exploitation of OS command injection vulnerabilities in web applications.
It focuses on vulnerable parameters and HTTP headers, runs across platforms without requiring compilation, and offers a modular design that can be extended to suit different testing workflows.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Cross-platform tool written in Python that runs without compilation.
- Targets command injection vulnerabilities in vulnerable parameters and HTTP headers.
- Modular architecture that supports custom module development and extension.
- Designed to work with multiple operating systems and applications.
- Compatible with penetration testing tools and frameworks such as Metasploit Framework, Burp Suite, and sqlmap.
- Comes with extensive documentation, usage examples, and project wiki resources.
Website: github.com/commixproject/commix
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Developer: Anastasios Stasinopoulos
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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