All-in-One Recon Tool for Bug Bounty
AORT Introduction
In the world of bug bounty hunting and penetration testing, reconnaissance is often the first step in identifying vulnerabilities and potential targets. AORT, the All-in-One Recon Tool, is a powerful Python-based utility designed to make this initial phase more efficient and effective.
In this blog post, we'll explore how to install and use AORT to supercharge your bug bounty efforts.InstallationAORT is incredibly versatile and can be used on any system equipped with Python 3.
Here's how you can get started with AORT:
Using pip:
Open your terminal or command prompt.Run the following command:
pip3 install aort
Once the installation is complete, you can access AORT by simply typing "aort" in your terminal.
Installing from source:
For those who prefer to work with source code, follow these steps:
Clone the AORT repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/D3Ext/AORT
Navigate to the AORT directory:
cd AORT
Install the required dependencies using pip:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
With AORT successfully installed, let's dive into its rich set of features and how to use them.
Features and Usage
AORT offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to bug hunters and pentesters:
Subdomain Enumeration:
Quickly discover subdomains associated with your target domain.
Endpoint Recon:
Enumerate endpoints and perform additional DNS queries for a deeper understanding of the target.
Domain Zone Transfer Attack:
Test for potential vulnerabilities through a domain zone transfer attack.
WAF Detection:
Identify the Web Application Firewall in use on the target domain.Common Enumeration: Pinpoint common technologies such as Content Management Systems (CMSs), reverse proxies, and jQuery.
Whois Query:
Retrieve Whois information for the target domain.Subdomain Takeover Checker: Detect subdomains vulnerable to subdomain takeover.
Port Scanning:
Conduct a fast and stealthy scan of commonly used ports.Active Subdomain Check: Determine active subdomains using httprobe.
Wayback Machine Support:
Utilize The Wayback Machine and other services to enumerate historical endpoints.
Email Harvesting:
Harvest email addresses using the Hunter.io API with a personal token (available through free signup).
To maximize the utility of AORT, consider these usage examples:
Basic Subdomain Enumeration:
python3 AORT.py -d example.com
Enumerate Subdomains and Store in a File:
python3 AORT.py -d example.com --output domains.txt
Silent Mode (No Banner Display):
python3 AORT.py -d example.com --quiet
Perform Multiple Recon Functions (Recommended):
python3 AORT.py -d domain.com --all
Demo
Conclusion
AORT stands as a versatile and user-friendly tool that simplifies and accelerates the reconnaissance phase of bug bounty hunting. Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional or just starting your journey, AORT equips you with the information you need to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your security posture.
Install it, explore its features, and elevate your bug bounty endeavors.
Happy hunting!