Skills pentest-coordinator
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pentest-coordinator
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Coordinate Authorized Lab Penetration Tests
Penetration testing labs require careful state tracking across reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation. This skill coordinates an authorized lab workflow with structured notes, attempts, and completion criteria.
Supports: Claude Codex Code(CC)
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Review the Skillstore skill "pentest-coordinator" from https://skillstore.io/skills/charleskozel-pentest-coordinator.md and its manifest at https://skillstore.io/api/skills/charleskozel-pentest-coordinator/manifest. Verify the artifact. Do not auto-install. Inspect the skill and report your findings, then wait for an operator or manual installation decision.Your Agent should still show its plan and request any confirmation required by the security policy.
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Test it
Using "pentest-coordinator". Start a scoped lab test for a provided training target.
Expected outcome:
The skill creates a phase plan, records the target scope, lists initial reconnaissance goals, and defines when to pause.
Using "pentest-coordinator". I found a web upload form and several failed password attempts.
Expected outcome:
The skill separates web testing from credential testing, records failed attempts, and recommends a scoped next hypothesis.
Using "pentest-coordinator". Review my Active Directory lab findings for privilege escalation ideas.
Expected outcome:
The skill groups findings by user permissions, Kerberos indicators, certificate services, and password policy evidence.
Security Audit
Criticalv8 • 7/6/2026 Open versioned report
The scanner produced some markdown-fence false positives, but the skill intent is clearly high risk. It coordinates autonomous network scanning, exploitation, credential attacks, privilege escalation, and anti-stop behavior until user and root flags are captured. The skill should not be published without major safety controls and removal of autonomous offensive execution.
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Files scanned
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Lines analyzed
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Review items
0
False positives ignored
Confirmed security concerns (13)
Critical
Autonomous Offensive Execution Without User Control
The skill requires continuous execution until both user and root flags are captured, forbids stopping or asking for help, and blocks summaries before completion.
Multiple sections explicitly state that the agent cannot stop, cannot ask for help, and must continue offensive actions until flags are found.
Critical
End-to-End Exploitation and Privilege Escalation Objective
The skill is designed to progress from reconnaissance through exploitation and privilege escalation, including webshell execution, sudo shell escape, and root flag capture.
The purpose statement and example flow directly define the objective as compromising a target and obtaining user and root flags.
High
Network reconnaissance
- If "Everyone" or "Anonymous" is member, extensive read access
This Active Directory supplement describes using broad legacy access to read sensitive attributes such as LAPS passwords. That is actionable reconnaissance and credential exposure guidance.
High
System reconnaissance
rationale = "Avoid account lockout - spray, don't brute"
This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
System reconnaissance
ONLY valid stop condition:
This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
System reconnaissance
- Avoid interactive tools (use flags: `-y`, `--non-interactive`)
This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
System reconnaissance
→ Each time: Check history to avoid repeating
This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Network scanning tools
nmap --script=vuln,discovery -p- TARGET
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
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High
Network scanning tools
nmap --script=vuln,discovery -p- TARGET
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Network scanning tools
Re-read nmap output
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Network scanning tools
- Port scanning strategies (nmap, masscan)
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Network scanning tools
4. **Action**: Execute `nmap -p- -T4 10.10.10.1`, update state
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Credential and Active Directory Abuse Playbook
The skill includes repeatable workflows for password spraying, PASSWD_NOTREQD exploitation, skeleton object abuse, LDAP modification, and other Active Directory attack paths.
The files provide concrete credential attack budgets and named AD abuse techniques with protocol-specific steps.
Capability review items (100)
These are real local capabilities that may be expected for this skill, so they require review but are not counted as confirmed malicious behavior.
Critical
Ruby/shell backtick execution
15. **Action**: Trigger shell via `curl http://10.10.10.1/uploads/shell.phtml?cmd=id`
This location directs exploitation that yields command execution or a root shell, such as a webshell trigger or sudo-based shell escape. That is direct offensive capability, not benign documentation.
Critical
Ruby/shell backtick execution
25. **Action**: Exploit via `sudo vim -c ':!/bin/sh'`
This location directs exploitation that yields command execution or a root shell, such as a webshell trigger or sudo-based shell escape. That is direct offensive capability, not benign documentation.
Critical
Unix shell invocation
25. **Action**: Exploit via `sudo vim -c ':!/bin/sh'`
This location directs exploitation that yields command execution or a root shell, such as a webshell trigger or sudo-based shell escape. That is direct offensive capability, not benign documentation.
Critical
sudo privilege escalation
25. **Action**: Exploit via `sudo vim -c ':!/bin/sh'`
This location directs exploitation that yields command execution or a root shell, such as a webshell trigger or sudo-based shell escape. That is direct offensive capability, not benign documentation.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
1. Create or load state file: `.pentest-state.json`
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
3. Set phase to `reconnaissance`
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
1. **Load current state** from `.pentest-state.json`
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
1. **Update state** with `current_action` description
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
- Search common locations: `/home/*/user.txt`, `/root/root.txt`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
- Record to `successful_paths` with details
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
- Trigger: Both `user` and `root` flags captured
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```markdown
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
- Read `user.txt` or equivalent (actual 32-char hex string)
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
- Read `root.txt` or equivalent (actual 32-char hex string)
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
- Avoid interactive tools (use flags: `-y`, `--non-interactive`)
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
**Reconnaissance Knowledge** (`.claude/skills/recon/SKILL.md`):
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
**Exploitation Knowledge** (`.claude/skills/exploitation/SKILL.md`):
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
**Privilege Escalation Knowledge** (`.claude/skills/privesc/SKILL.md`):
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
2. **Initialize**: Create `.pentest-state.json` with target, password_attempts=0, stuck_counter=0
This location is part of the skill’s coordinated reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation workflow. The context confirms an intended offensive use rather than a benign utility pattern.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
4. **Action**: Execute `nmap -p- -T4 10.10.10.1`, update state
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
7. **Action**: Execute `gobuster dir -u http://10.10.10.1 -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt`
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
18. **Action**: Execute `find /home -name user.txt 2>/dev/null`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
19. **Observation**: Found `/home/alice/user.txt`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
20. **Action**: Execute `cat /home/alice/user.txt`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
21. **Observation**: User flag captured: `abc123def456...`, update state
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
23. **Action**: Check `sudo -l`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
24. **Observation**: Can run `/usr/bin/vim` as root
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
27. **Action**: Execute `cat /root/root.txt`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
28. **Observation**: Root flag captured: `def456abc123...`, update state
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```json
This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
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This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```
This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
**See**: `.claude/skills/coordinator/AD_ATTACK_SUPPLEMENT.md` for complete technique lists and comma
This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```json
This location gives prescriptive credential or Active Directory attack workflow, including password spraying, anomaly exploitation, or repeated authentication testing. That is actionable offensive guidance.
High
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```
This location restricts stopping, status updates, user confirmation, or help requests until flags are captured. That undermines user control while driving offensive actions.
High
sudo privilege escalation
23. **Action**: Check `sudo -l`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
High
Hardcoded URL
7. **Action**: Execute `gobuster dir -u http://10.10.10.1 -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt`
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Hardcoded URL
15. **Action**: Trigger shell via `curl http://10.10.10.1/uploads/shell.phtml?cmd=id`
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Hardcoded IP address
4. **Action**: Execute `nmap -p- -T4 10.10.10.1`, update state
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Hardcoded IP address
7. **Action**: Execute `gobuster dir -u http://10.10.10.1 -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt`
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Hardcoded IP address
15. **Action**: Trigger shell via `curl http://10.10.10.1/uploads/shell.phtml?cmd=id`
This location directs network reconnaissance or web enumeration against a target using tools such as nmap, gobuster, or curl. In this skill context it is part of an autonomous attack workflow.
High
Standard device file access
18. **Action**: Execute `find /home -name user.txt 2>/dev/null`
This location supports post-exploitation activity such as flag discovery, shell handling, or privilege escalation. The surrounding workflow aims to gain user and root access.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
Update `.pentest-state.json` after EVERY action:
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Ruby/shell backtick execution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Shell command substitution
user_flag=$(jq -r '.flags.user' .pentest-state.json)
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Shell command substitution
root_flag=$(jq -r '.flags.root' .pentest-state.json)
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Medium
Template literal with command substitution
```bash
This location instructs the agent to execute local shell commands for state checks or state mutation. The commands are state-focused, but they still create external command execution in a high-risk skill.
Risk Factors
⚙️ External commands (105)
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🌐 Network access (7)
📁 Filesystem access (2)
Detected Patterns
Network reconnaissanceSystem reconnaissance×4Network scanning tools×5
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Skillstore Score
Why this score Evidence Confidence: Medium 55
Architecture
85
Maintainability
87
Content
70
Community
70
Spec Compliance
What You Can Build
Run CTF Lab Exercises
Guide a learner through structured notes and phase tracking during a permitted capture-the-flag target.
Organize Internal Red Team Labs
Track attack hypotheses, failed attempts, and escalation paths inside a controlled corporate lab.
Teach Penetration Test Methodology
Demonstrate how reconnaissance findings connect to exploitation and privilege escalation decisions.
Try These Prompts
Start a Scoped Lab
Start an authorized lab assessment for target [target]. Record scope, assumptions, initial phase, and safe stop conditions.
Review Current Progress
Review my current lab notes. Summarize known services, failed paths, likely next vectors, and any safety concerns.
Plan AD Investigation
Given these authorized Active Directory lab findings, create a prioritized investigation plan with evidence needed for each hypothesis.
Audit Attack Decisions
Evaluate this lab workflow for repeated methods, unsafe assumptions, missing authorization checks, and better defensive documentation.
Best Practices
- Use the skill only against systems where written authorization and scope are clear.
- Add human approval before every network, exploitation, credential, or privilege escalation action.
- Keep a defensible audit trail of findings, commands, timestamps, and decisions.
Avoid
- Do not use the skill on public or third-party targets without explicit permission.
- Do not allow autonomous execution without user confirmation and rate limits.
- Do not treat flag capture as more important than safety, legality, or scope boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this skill safe to use on real systems?
Only use it with written authorization and a defined scope. The current skill contains high-risk offensive workflows.
Does it execute commands by itself?
The skill instructs an agent to execute commands as part of its workflow. Add confirmation controls before use.
Can it help with defensive training?
Yes, in a controlled lab it can show how findings lead to exploitation and escalation decisions.
Does it support Active Directory labs?
Yes. It includes workflows for password policy anomalies, object permissions, Kerberos, and certificate services.
What should users prepare first?
Prepare written authorization, target scope, lab rules, rate limits, and a clear stop process.
Why is marketplace review important for this skill?
The skill combines scanning, exploitation, credential testing, and anti-stop behavior. These require strict safeguards before publication.
Developer Details
Author
CharlesKozelLicense
MIT
Skillstore revision
r1
Version notice
The author did not declare a version.
Ref
dd4a3ef9f20ddf38830950b4bb713df96b431fd6
Maintenance freshness
7/18/2026
Usage
7 downloads · 203 views
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