ios-pentest

Automate iOS pentesting workflows with Frida and Objection.

90|14|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hardw00t/ai-security-arsenal --skill ios-pentest
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Skill: ios-pentest
Source: https://github.com/hardw00t/ai-security-arsenal/tree/main/skills/ios-pentest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hardw00t/ai-security-arsenal --skill ios-pentest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach for security testers to perform comprehensive iOS assessments using Frida, Objection, and common pentesting tools, enabling on-device analysis, bypass demonstrations, and thorough data inspection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic analysis with Frida/Objection to manipulate iOS apps in real time, including runtime instrumentation and API interception.
  • SSL pinning bypass and jailbreak detection evasion for validation and reporting workflows.
  • Keychain, network, and local data storage assessment to identify sensitive data exposure and weak protections.
  • Use Case: When assessing an iOS app, load the IPA on a test device, instrument critical flows, and generate a security assessment report with concrete evidence.

Quick Start

Install Frida and Objection on your workstation, ensure Frida-server is running on the test device, and connect to the target app to begin instrumentation. Then use Objection to explore the app context and run Frida scripts to bypass protections and log sensitive data.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-pentest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I bypass SSL pinning during iOS pentesting?

iOS pentesting bypasses SSL pinning by using Frida and Objection to intercept network traffic in real time. This dynamic analysis approach allows security testers to manipulate app protections and capture unencrypted data across both jailbroken and non-jailbroken devices.

Can I use Frida and Objection for iOS dynamic analysis on non-jailbroken devices?

Frida and Objection support iOS dynamic analysis on non-jailbroken devices. The workflow involves loading the IPA on a test device, using Objection to explore the app context, and running Frida scripts to perform runtime instrumentation and API interception.

What is the best way to inspect iOS keychain and local storage for sensitive data exposure?

Inspecting iOS keychain and local storage uses Objection to identify sensitive data exposure and weak protections. This structured approach enables security testers to perform thorough data inspection and generate assessment reports with concrete evidence of vulnerabilities.

Do I need to follow OWASP MASTG guidance for a comprehensive iOS security assessment?

OWASP MASTG guidance is required to perform end-to-end iOS security assessments using Frida and Objection. It provides the necessary framework for on-device analysis, bypass demonstrations, and thorough data inspection to identify sensitive data exposure and weak protections.

How does objection runtime instrumentation work for iOS apps?

Objection runtime instrumentation manipulates iOS apps in real time by connecting Frida-server on the test device to the target app. This allows security testers to manipulate critical flows, bypass jailbreak detection, and log sensitive data for validation and reporting workflows.

What prerequisites do I need to start iOS pentesting with Frida?

Starting iOS pentesting with Frida requires installing Frida and Objection on your workstation, extracting the target IPA, and ensuring Frida-server is running on the test device. You can then connect to the target app to begin runtime instrumentation.