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web-pentest

Automate web application penetration testing with vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and reporting.

Updated Jun 26, 2026
Search Tags:#penetration testing#web security#vulnerability analysis#application security#web app testing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill web-pentest-nitish-gitbit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-pentest
Source: https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom/tree/main/optional-skills/security/web-pentest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill web-pentest-nitish-gitbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires nmap, whatweb, curl, python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of penetration testing for web applications, ensuring that vulnerabilities are identified and addressed efficiently and effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vulnerability Scanning: Automates the identification of common security vulnerabilities in web applications.
  • Exploitation: Provides methods to validate the identified vulnerabilities with proof-of-concept payloads.
  • Reporting: Generates comprehensive reports detailing findings, impact, and recommended remediation actions.

Quick Start

Perform a penetration test on the web application at 'https://example.com' by running the skill command 'web-pentest https://example.com'.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-pentest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web application penetration testing for vulnerability discovery?▼

Automating web application penetration testing involves running predefined methodologies for reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis to identify security flaws. This Skill uses tools like nmap, whatweb, and curl to discover and validate vulnerabilities.

How does automated vulnerability exploitation generate proof-of-concept payloads?▼

Automated vulnerability exploitation validates identified security flaws by deploying proof-of-concept payloads. This mechanism confirms exploitability during penetration testing, ensuring findings are actionable before generating a detailed report.

Do I need nmap and curl configured to run web security vulnerability scanning?▼

Yes, you need nmap, whatweb, curl, and python configured to perform web security vulnerability scanning. The automation requires execution permissions for these dependencies to conduct reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis.

What's the best way to report web app testing findings and remediation actions?▼

The best way to report web app testing findings is through automated comprehensive reports detailing vulnerabilities, impact, and recommended remediation actions. This ensures penetration testing results are documented for addressing security issues.

Can I use this penetration testing automation on any web application URL?▼

Yes, you can run this penetration testing automation on any accessible web application URL by executing the skill command with the target address. It performs reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis to identify security flaws.

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