slimtoolkit / slim

What is HTTP Probe Commands?

HTTP Probe Commands are a core functionality of Slim, designed to actively interact with web applications during dynamic analysis. They allow Slim to send custom HTTP requests, analyze responses, and potentially modify the application’s state. These commands are crucial for:

  • Exploring Application Functionality: By sending various HTTP requests, Slim can discover and map out the application’s features, including endpoints, parameters, and data handling.
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: Probes can simulate attacks or exploit known vulnerabilities to uncover security flaws that might otherwise remain hidden.
  • Automating Testing: HTTP Probe Commands enable the automation of repetitive tasks like logins, data submissions, and API interactions. This allows for more efficient and comprehensive security assessments.

How to Use HTTP Probe Commands

HTTP Probe Commands are primarily used within the context of Slim’s dynamic analysis framework.

Command Syntax

HTTP Probe Commands are written in a simple, human-readable syntax. Here’s a basic example:

PROBE http://example.com/login POST username=testuser&password=testpass

This command sends a POST request to http://example.com/login, with the username and password credentials provided.

Common Command Options

  • PROBE: This keyword initiates a probe command.
  • URL: The target URL of the HTTP request.
  • METHOD: The HTTP method to use (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
  • DATA: Optional parameters or data to be sent with the request.
  • HEADERS: Optional custom headers to include in the request.

Example Usage

  • Sending a GET request:
PROBE http://example.com/products GET
  • Submitting a form with POST data:
PROBE http://example.com/register POST name=John&[email protected]&password=securepassword
  • Adding custom headers:
PROBE http://example.com/api/v1/data GET HEADERS {"Authorization": "Bearer your_token"}

Advanced Features

  • Regular Expressions: Use regular expressions to match specific patterns in responses, enabling more flexible data extraction.
  • Conditional Logic: Control probe execution based on response conditions, allowing for more complex interaction scenarios.
  • Custom Functions: Extend Slim’s capabilities by writing custom functions to manipulate responses, send requests, and perform other actions.

Contributing

Slim is an open-source project, and contributions are always welcome! To contribute, you can:

  • Report Issues: If you encounter any bugs or issues, report them on GitHub (issues).
  • Submit Pull Requests: Contribute code improvements, new features, or bug fixes via pull requests on GitHub (pulls).

Further Information

For a deeper dive into Slim’s functionality, including more advanced HTTP Probe command options, refer to the official documentation: https://github.com/slimtoolkit/slim/

Top-Level Directory Explanations

pkg/ - This directory contains the Go packages for the Slim project. Various subdirectories, such as acounter/, app/, appbom/, artifact/, certdiscover/, command/, consts/, docker/, errors/, imagebuilder/, imagereader/, ipc/, lambdaproxy/, launcher/, mondel/, monitor/, pdiscover/, report/, sysenv/, sysidentity/, system/, and util/, contain different packages used throughout the project.