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Assess IoT hardware security weaknesses across firmware, embedded interfaces, and physical attack surfaces.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#iot#pentesting#hardware-security#protocol-testing#firmware-analysis#embedded-web
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AshtonVaughan/bountyhound --skill hardware-ashtonvaughan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hardware
Source: https://github.com/AshtonVaughan/bountyhound/tree/main/bountyhound/skills/hardware
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AshtonVaughan/bountyhound --skill hardware-ashtonvaughan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

IoT hardware security testing that systematically assesses devices, firmware, and interfaces to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited in real-world targets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IoT device profiling and firmware analysis to uncover hardcoded secrets, insecure configurations, and exposed debug interfaces.
  • Embedded web interface testing and protocol exploitation across MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Zigbee, UPnP, and RTSP.
  • Physical interface assessment (UART/JTAG/SPI) to access debugging points, extract firmware, and bypass basic protections.
  • Use Case: When evaluating a smart camera, router, or industrial IoT gateway, apply this skill to map attack surfaces and produce actionable remediation steps.

Quick Start

Begin by profiling the IoT device, extracting firmware if possible, and enumerating web interfaces, services, and debug endpoints to guide your security assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions about hardware

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I assess IoT hardware security vulnerabilities in embedded devices?▼

Assess IoT hardware security by profiling the device, extracting firmware to uncover hardcoded secrets, and enumerating web interfaces, services, and debug endpoints to produce actionable remediation steps.

What's the best way to extract firmware from IoT devices using UART and JTAG interfaces?▼

Extract firmware from IoT devices by performing physical interface assessment across UART, JTAG, and SPI to access debugging points, bypass basic protections, and retrieve embedded firmware for analysis.

Can I test IoT protocol exploitation across MQTT, CoAP, BLE, and Zigbee?▼

Test IoT protocol exploitation across MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Zigbee, UPnP, and RTSP by evaluating embedded web interfaces and identifying vulnerabilities in device communication channels.

Does IoT hardware security testing work for industrial and enterprise IoT gateways?▼

IoT hardware security testing supports consumer, industrial, and enterprise IoT devices with embedded interfaces, firmware, and physical attack surfaces, mapping vulnerabilities to deliver actionable findings.

How do I find hardcoded secrets and insecure configurations in IoT firmware?▼

Find hardcoded secrets and insecure configurations through firmware analysis that systematically uncovers exposed credentials, misconfigurations, and insecure defaults embedded in the device firmware.

What steps are needed to start a hardware security assessment on a smart camera or router?▼

Start a hardware security assessment by profiling the IoT device, extracting firmware if possible, and enumerating web interfaces, services, and debug endpoints to guide your security evaluation.

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