An SSH brute-forcing tool that uses a wordlist is a security tool designed to test the strength of SSH login credentials. It works by systematically trying out different username and password combinations from a provided list to see if it can gain access to an SSH server.
Key Features:
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Wordlist: The tool uses a list of possible usernames and passwords trying each combination to find the correct credentials.
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Targeting: You can specify the target SSH server by entering its IP address or hostname via the script.
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Logging: It keeps track of successful login attempts and any relevant details by providing a summary report at the end of its run.
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Download ssh-bruteforce.py.
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Install External Modules:
pip install pwntools paramiko. -
Change the IP Address of the victim, wordlist to use aswell the username to attack.
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Run ssh-bruteforce.py on the attacker machine:
python ssh-bruteforce.py. -
Run server.py on the attacker Machine:
python3 server.py. -
Wait for the script to conduct the brute-forcing.
Important: While these tools are valuable for security testing, they can also be misused. Always ensure you have permission before running such tests on any system.