gtfobins-validate

Validate shell builtins against GTFOBins attack patterns and generate status reports.

31|3|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DataDog/rshell --skill gtfobins-validate
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Skill: gtfobins-validate
Source: https://github.com/DataDog/rshell/tree/main/.claude/skills/gtfobins-validate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DataDog/rshell --skill gtfobins-validate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that the shell's built-in commands cannot be exploited using known techniques documented on GTFOBins, preventing potential sandbox escapes and maintaining the security of AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GTFOBins Validation: Systematically checks each shell builtin against documented GTFOBins attack patterns.
  • Exploit Blocking: Verifies that file read/write, shell execution, and other potentially dangerous operations are blocked by the sandbox or flag rejection.
  • Use Case: Before deploying an AI agent that uses this shell, run this skill to confirm that common exploitation techniques for commands like cat, head, tail, and wc are effectively mitigated.

Quick Start

Run the gtfobins-validate skill to check all registered builtins against GTFOBins attack patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about gtfobins-validate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I validate shell builtins against GTFOBins exploits?

To validate shell builtins against GTFOBins, run the gtfobins-validate skill, which systematically checks each command for file read/write, shell escapes, and dangerous flags to ensure sandbox security.

What is a GTFOBins validation check for shell sandbox security?

A GTFOBins validation check verifies that shell builtins cannot be exploited using known attack patterns, preventing sandbox escapes by testing for unauthorized file read/write operations and dangerous flag usage.

How does checking dangerous flag usage prevent shell escapes?

Checking dangerous flag usage prevents shell escapes by verifying that the sandbox blocks or rejects documented GTFOBins exploitation techniques for builtins like cat, head, tail, and wc before AI agent deployment.

Can I use gtfobins-validate to secure an AI agent sandbox?

Yes, you can use gtfobins-validate to secure an AI agent sandbox by confirming that common exploitation techniques for registered shell builtins are effectively mitigated, generating a detailed report of each validation test status.

What's the best way to test shell builtins for file read/write vulnerabilities?

The best way to test shell builtins for file read/write vulnerabilities is to validate them against documented GTFOBins attack patterns, which generates a report detailing whether dangerous operations are blocked by the sandbox.

When should I run a GTFOBins validation report before deployment?

You should run a GTFOBins validation report before deploying any AI agent that uses the shell, ensuring that common exploitation techniques for commands like cat, head, tail, and wc are effectively mitigated.