Core Certified Exploits

Library of expert validated exploits for safe and effective pen tests

Exploit development can be an advanced penetration testing skill that takes time to master. Additionally, when on a job, pen testers often don’t have the resources to create a new exploit. Many resort to searching for and using pre-written exploits that have not been tested and must go through the timely effort of quality assurance testing in order to ensure they are secure and effective.

Core Impact users can save time by finding all the up-to-date exploits they need in one place. We provide a robust library of exploits designed to enable pen testers to safely and efficiently conduct successful penetration tests. Whether written by our own internal team or by a third party like ExCraft, you can trust they have been thoroughly tested and validated by our experts.

The universe of vulnerabilities is huge and not all of them represent the same risk for the customers. Vulnerabilities do not all have the same level of criticality. Some may be easily exploitable by a low-level user, while others may not be exploitable at all. To increase the efficiency of the attacks and the quality of the exploits provided, the Core Impact team has developed selection criteria to prioritize its analysis and implementation. We determine which exploits warrant creation based on the following questions:

  • What are the most critical attacks from the attacker’s perspective?
  • What new vulnerabilities are more likely to be exploited in real attacks?
  • What exploits are the most valuable for Core Impact?

Once an exploit is approved, its priority order considers the following variables: 

  • Vulnerability Properties: CVE, disclosure date, access mechanism and privileges needed. 
  • Target Environment Setup: OS, application prevalence, version and special configurations needed. 
  • Value Provided to Core Impact: Customer request, usage in multiple attacks, allows the installation of an agent, etc. 
  • Technical Cost vs. Benefit: An analysis weighing the resources needed to build an exploit with the internal and external knowledge gained in its creation. 

Each one of these variables has a different weight and provides a ranking of the potential exploits to be developed. Following those criteria, the top of the list would contain, for example, a vulnerability on Windows (most popular OS) that can be exploited remotely, without authentication and that provides super user privileges. 

Correspondingly, a vulnerability on an application that is rarely installed, needs special configurations, and requires User Interaction, would be at the bottom.

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Title Description Date Added CVE Link Exploit Platform Exploit Type Product Name
Apache Range Header DoS A denial of service vulnerability has been found in the way the multiple overlapping ranges are handled by the Apache HTTPD server. This is an early release module. This is not the final version of this module. It is a pre-released version in order to deliver a module as quickly as possible to our customers that may be useful in some situations. Since this module is not the final version it may contain bugs or have limited functionality and may not have complete or accurate documentation. Solaris Denial of Service/Remote Impact
ISC BIND RRSIG Query DoS RRSIG Queries can trigger a server crash in ISC BIND servers when Response Policy Zones is in use. This is an early release module. This is not the final version of this module. It is a pre-released version in order to deliver a module as quickly as possible to our customers that may be useful in some situations. Since this module is not the final version it may contain bugs or have limited functionality and may not have complete or accurate documentation. Solaris Denial of Service/Remote Impact
Linux Kernel set_fs Privilege Escalation Exploit This module exploits a local vulnerability in the set_fs function in the Linux kernel prior to 2.6.37. Linux Exploits/Local Impact
Microsoft Windows CSRSS SrvSetConsoleNumberOfCommand Exploit (MS11-056) This module exploits a vulnerability on Microsoft Windows "CSRSS.EXE" process setting the command history number in a value greater than 0x7fff. Windows Exploits/Local Impact
Apple QuickTime PICT File PnSize Buffer Overflow Exploit The vulnerability exists within the way Quicktime handles the PnSize PICT opcode. It converts an unsigned 16 bit value into a signed 32 bit value, this is later used as the size parameter for a memory copy function that copies from the file onto the stack. The results in a stack based buffer overflow that allows for remote code execution under the context of the current user. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
Microsoft Windows TCPIP QoS Remote DoS (MS11-064) This module triggers a remote denial of service condition on Microsoft Windows (BSoD) by sending a specially crafted sequence of HTTP requests. WARNING: This is an early release module. This is not the final version of this module. It is a pre-released version in order to deliver a module as quickly as possible to our customers that may be useful in some situations. Since this module is not the final version it may contain bugs or have limited functionality and may not have complete or accurate documentation. Windows Denial of Service/Remote Impact
Free CD to MP3 Converter WAV File Buffer Overflow Exploit Free CD to MP3 Converter by Eusing Software contains a buffer prone to exploitation via a specially crafted WAV file. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
MSRPC CA ARCserve Backup Command Injection Exploit Update CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup is prone to a command injection vulnerability on the RPC interface that could permit the execution of arbitrary remote code. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and completely compromise the computer. This update improves the reliability of the exploit. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
RPT exploits ordering improvements With this update, RPT will prioritize newer exploits when attacking a target. AIX Exploits/Remote Impact
Microsoft Internet Explorer XBAP Protected Mode Bypass Privilege Escalation Exploit The Protected Mode feature of Microsoft Internet Explorer can be bypassed by running an XBAP application from the local filesystem. This module allows an agent running with Low Integrity Level to install a new agent that will run with Medium Integrity Level. Windows Exploits/Local Impact
IBM Tivoli Endpoint lcfd opts Argument Buffer Overflow Exploit Update This module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Endpoint by sending a specially crafted HTTP request. The specific flaw exists within the lcfd.exe process which listens by default on TCP port 9495. To reach this page remotely authentication is required. However, by abusing a built-in account an attacker can access the restricted pages. While parsing requests to one of these, the process blindly copies the contents of a POST variable to a 256 byte stack buffer. This update adds DEP bypass (Data Execution Prevention) support for Windows 2003. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
CakePHP unserialize Remote Code Execution Exploit CakePHP is vulnerable to a file inclusion attack because of its use of the "unserialize()" function on unchecked user input. This makes it possible to inject arbitary objects into the scope. Linux Exploits/Remote Impact
IBM Tivoli Directory Server SASL Bind Request DoS IBM Tivoli Directory Server incorrectly handles LDAP CRAM-MD5 packets which leads to a denial of service. Windows Denial of Service/Remote Impact
IBM Lotus Domino LSUB IMAP Server Buffer Overflow Exploit Update Exploits a stack buffer overflow in the Lotus Domino IMAP Server for windows version 7.0.2FP1 after authentication. This update solves the unsupported icon target problem Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
Citrix Provisioning Services streamprocess Remote Buffer Overflow Exploit Update This module exploits a remote buffer overflow in the streamprocess.exe service included in the Citrix Provisioning Services application by sending a malformed packet to the 6905/UDP port. This update fixes an issue in the agent connector. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
MSRPC RRAS Exploit Update This module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service. This update fixes an issue in the agent connector. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
Audio Converter PLS File Buffer Overflow Exploit The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in Audio Converter when handling .PLS files. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted .PLS file. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
Word List Builder DIC File Buffer Overflow Exploit This module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in Word Builder which is triggered by a malformed DIC file. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
Iconics Genesis SCADA HMI Genbroker Server Exploit The Genesis GenBroker service is listening port 38080 and is affected by integer overflow vulnerabilities while handling crafted packets in opcode 0x4b0. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
Oracle GlassFish Server Administration Console Authentication Bypass Remote Code Execution Exploit The Administration Console of Oracle GlassFish Server is prone to an authentication bypass vulnerability, which can be achieved by performing HTTP TRACE requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this in order to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. Linux Exploits/Remote Code Execution Impact
Safari Webkit SVG Memory Corruption Exploit Webkit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.06 is prone to a memory corruption vulnerability caused by a web site with a crafted SVG graphic. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
Lotus Notes LZH Attachment Exploit This module exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Lotus Notes when parsing a malformed, specially crafted LZH file received as an email attachment. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
HP Operations Manager Server Backdoor Account Exploit Update This module exploits a remote code execution vulnerability in HP Operations Manager by using an undocumented user account to upload an arbitrary file. This update fixes an issue in the agent injector. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact
Symantec AppStream LaunchObj ActiveX Exploit Update This module exploits an arbitrary file download and execute vulnerability in the LaunchObj ActiveX Control included in Symantec AppStream Client. This update fixes an issue in the agent connector. Windows Exploits/Client Side Impact
Blue Coat Authentication and Authorization Agent Buffer Overflow Exploit Blue Coat BCAAA is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks. This exploit bypasses DEP protection by using ROP techniques. Windows Exploits/Remote Impact