PentestGPT

Aug 1, 2023 · 1 min read

An LLM-empowered Automatic Penetration Testing Tool with 8k+ GitHub stars.

PentestGPT is designed to automate penetration testing by leveraging the domain knowledge inherent in Large Language Models. It features a three-module architecture (Reasoning, Generation, and Parsing) that emulates human penetration testing workflows.

Key Features:

  • Automated penetration testing guidance
  • Integration with multiple LLM backends
  • Real-world evaluation on CTF challenges
  • 228.6% improvement in task completion over baseline models

Recognition:

  • Distinguished Artifact Award at USENIX Security 2024
  • Active collaboration with industry partners (Huawei, ByteDance, etc.)
Large Language Models Penetration Testing Security Testing Open Source
Gelei Deng
Authors
Gelei Deng