CyberArkTools

Some Python tooling to try to decrypt CyberArk .cred credential files

Research: https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/10/08/reverse-engineering-and-decrypting-cyberark-vault-credential-files/

Verification Flag Breakdown

Vendor Documentation: https://docs.cyberark.com/Product-Doc/OnlineHelp/PAS/Latest/en/Content/PASIMP/CreateCredFile-Utility.htm#CreateCredFileparameters

Application Type (--apptype)

This restriction limits what application types are able to use the .cred file. The options for this are:

CPM
PVWA
PVWAApp
AppPrv
PSMApp
CABACKUP
DR
ENE
WINCLIENT
GUI
PACLI
XAPI
NAPI
EVD
CACrypt

Source: https://docs.cyberark.com/Product-Doc/OnlineHelp/PAS/11.3/en/Content/PASIMP/CreateCredFile-Utility.htm

OS Username (--username)

The name of the user who can use this file. Typically specified in "domain\username" format. Example: SYSTEM -> "nt authority\system". This will normally also be a specific user created in the vault for initial setup purposes. In some cases, this user can be cyberark specific and will not exist on the Active Directory domain.

Executable Path (--exepath)

Full path to the executable that is using the file.

Machine IP (--machineip)

IP of the machine the .cred file is used on. In most cases this will be the local machine the file was found on, but CAN be a remote system.

Machine Hostname (--hostname)

Hostname of the system the .cred file is used on. FQDN not required. In most cases this will be the local machine the file was found on, but CAN be a remote system.