Cybergrenade: Automated Exploitation of Local Network Machines via Single Board Computers

Anurag Akkiraju, David Gabay, Halim Burak Yesilyurt, Hidayet Aksu, Selcuk Uluagac

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Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a defensive cybersecurity framework called Cybergrenade automating various penetration testing tools to sequentially exploit machines connected to a single local network, all underneath a single application running on a Single-Board Computer (SBC). This takes advantage of the SBC's unique capabilities in a way that manual exploitation simply cannot match. Currently, while many SBCs are being used in research as exploitation tool-kits, the current state of automation of the processes associated with exploitation leaves much to be desired. While this paper describes the Cybergrenade Framework, it can be used as a guideline for future research automating the exploitation process. Cybergrenade allows tools such as Nmap, OpenVAS, and Metasploit tools to be automatically utilized under one framework. Our experimental evolution revealed that Cybergrenade can perform the automation of various pentesting tools under a single application with ease.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 14th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems, MASS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages580-584
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538623237
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Nov 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event14th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems, MASS 2017 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 22 Oct 201725 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - 14th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems, MASS 2017

Conference

Conference14th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems, MASS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period22/10/1725/10/17

Keywords

  • Automated Penetration Testing
  • Exploitation
  • Local Machines
  • Metasploit
  • Nmap
  • OpenVAS
  • Single Board Computers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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