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fingerprintx

fingerprintx is a reconnaissance tool designed for automated security workflows that identifies the protocols associated with specified ports on target hosts. It aids in discovering service details for enhanced analysis, thereby enriching the security posture of an organization.

Ideal Use Cases & Fit​

fingerprintx excels in scenarios where rapid identification of service protocols is essential for subsequent security assessments. It is particularly useful in:

  • Conducting preliminary reconnaissance during penetration testing.
  • Mapping network services in security auditing processes.
  • Environments needing quick validation of open service ports. This tool is not suitable for environments requiring extensive service detail exploration beyond simple protocol identification.

Value in Workflows​

Integrating fingerprintx within security workflows streamlines the reconnaissance phase, allowing for quick and accurate protocol detection. It functions effectively as an initial step, paving the way for deeper analysis or vulnerability scanning processes. By automating protocol discovery, it significantly reduces the time analysts spend on manual checks, thereby improving overall efficiency.

Input Data​

The input required by fingerprintx consists of newline-separated targets in the format of host:port. This is crucial for the tool to accurately identify service protocols. Example input data can be structured as follows:

www.example.com:80
127.0.0.1:8000

Configuration​

  • json: Controls the output format; when set to true, the result is formatted in JSON.
  • fast: Enables fast mode for quicker execution, suitable for scenarios where speed is prioritized over comprehensive details.
  • timeout: Specifies the timeout in milliseconds for network requests; it controls how long the tool waits before concluding a connection attempt.
  • udp: Enables the execution of UDP plugins, allowing for protocol detection on UDP ports as well.

These parameters provide flexibility and control over the tool's behavior in your automated workflows.