web-security

Scan web applications for vulnerabilities and exploit them with sqlmap, Nikto, nuclei, and Metasploit.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill web-security-aivos-xie
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Skill: web-security
Source: https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills/tree/main/security/web-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aivos-xie/hermes-skills --skill web-security-aivos-xie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires sqlmap, nikto, nuclei, metasploit, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive suite of tools for web security testing and exploitation, helping users identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in web applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Information Collection: Utilizes tools like Nmap, whatweb, and subfinder for thorough reconnaissance.
  • Vulnerability Scanning: Integrates Nikto, nuclei, and ZAP for identifying known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
  • Exploitation: Employs sqlmap, XSStrike, Commix, and Metasploit for exploiting identified vulnerabilities.
  • Fuzzing: Implements ffuf and wfuzz for comprehensive web application fuzzing.
  • Use Case: For a developer or security professional tasked with auditing a web application, this Skill provides a comprehensive toolkit to identify and exploit potential security flaws.

Quick Start

Run the web-security skill to perform a full security audit on the target website 'example.com'.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-security

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform comprehensive web application penetration testing and exploitation?

Web application penetration testing combines vulnerability scanning with tools like Nikto and nuclei, followed by exploitation using sqlmap and Metasploit to identify and mitigate security flaws. This skill automates the full audit process.

What's the best way to automate vulnerability scanning for web applications?

Automated vulnerability scanning uses nuclei and Nikto to detect known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across web applications. You can run this skill against a target URL to retrieve a comprehensive security report.

Do I need sqlmap and Metasploit installed to use this web security testing skill?

Yes, this web security testing skill requires sqlmap, Nikto, nuclei, and Metasploit to be installed in your environment, as these tools handle the core vulnerability scanning and exploitation tasks.

Can I use fuzzing to find web application vulnerabilities?

Fuzzing identifies web application vulnerabilities by sending malformed or unexpected inputs to endpoints. This skill integrates fuzzing tools to discover hidden files, parameters, and potential security flaws.

Does this skill support information collection and reconnaissance for web security?

Information collection for web security involves reconnaissance to gather target data before testing. This skill includes scripts for thorough information gathering to map the attack surface prior to vulnerability scanning.

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