BeEF
The Browser Exploitation Framework.
Overview
BeEF is short for The Browser Exploitation Framework. It is a penetration testing tool that focuses on the web browser. Amid growing concerns about web-borne attacks against clients, including mobile clients, BeEF allows the professional penetration tester to assess the actual security posture of a target environment by using client-side attack vectors.
✨ Key Features
- Browser hooking and control
- Client-side exploitation modules
- Integration with Metasploit
- Persistence mechanisms
- Real-time user activity monitoring
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on browser exploitation
- Powerful client-side attack vectors
Unique Value: Provides a unique and powerful way to assess the security of web browsers and demonstrate the impact of client-side vulnerabilities.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Demonstrating the risk of XSS vulnerabilities
- Assessing the security of web browsers in an organization
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Server-side exploitation
- Network penetration testing
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: BeEF is completely free and open-source.
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