BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework)
The Browser Exploitation Framework.
Overview
BeEF is a security framework that focuses on exploiting web browser vulnerabilities. It allows a penetration tester to assess the actual security posture of a target environment by using client-side attack vectors. Unlike other frameworks, BeEF looks past the hardened network perimeter and client system, and examines exploitability within the context of the one open door: the web browser.
✨ Key Features
- Browser hooking and control
- Client-side vulnerability detection
- Modular command interface (e.g., keylogger, proxy, port scanning)
- Metasploit integration for delivering exploits
- Persistence mechanisms
- Web UI for managing hooked browsers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Solely focused on browser exploitation.
- Provides a command and control server for hooked browsers.
- Visualizes the impact of client-side attacks effectively.
Unique Value: Provides a powerful framework to demonstrate the real-world risks of browser-based vulnerabilities like XSS, moving beyond a simple alert to full browser control.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Demonstrating the risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by hooking browsers.
- Controlling a victim's browser to perform actions on their behalf.
- Using a hooked browser as a pivot point to scan the internal network.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Server-side vulnerability scanning.
- Network infrastructure penetration testing.
🏆 Alternatives
While Metasploit has browser exploits, BeEF is entirely dedicated to this vector, offering a more comprehensive suite of tools for browser-level post-exploitation.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The tool is completely free and open-source.
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