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ssh-penetration-testing

by @wu-uk

This skill should be used when the user asks to "pentest SSH services", "enumerate SSH configurations", "brute force SSH credentials", "exploit SSH vulnerabi...

Versionv0.1.0
#crypto#requires-wallet#requires-sensitive-credentials#clawhub
βš™οΈ Configuration

Required Tools

  • Nmap with SSH scripts
  • Hydra or Medusa for brute-forcing
  • ssh-audit for configuration analysis
  • Metasploit Framework
  • Python with Paramiko library

    • Required Knowledge

  • SSH protocol fundamentals
  • Public/private key authentication
  • Port forwarding concepts
  • Linux command-line proficiency

    • πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

    | Issue | Solutions | |-------|-----------| | Connection Refused | Verify SSH running; check firewall; confirm port; test from different IP | | Authentication Failures | Verify username; check password policy; key permissions (600); authorized_keys format | | Tunnel Not Working | Check GatewayPorts/AllowTcpForwarding in sshd_config; verify firewall; use ssh -v |

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    TERMINAL
    clawhub install fix-erlang-ssh-cve-ssh-penetration-testing

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