Top 7 Python Shellcode Projects

pwntools

8 11,480 9.1 Python

CTF framework and exploit development library

Project mention: PwnTools for Exploit Development | dev.to | 2023-08-20

The Pwntools library stands out as a sophisticated toolset for CTF enthusiasts and security researchers. It aids in creating and executing shellcode, designing payloads, and interacting with remote processes. For instance, the context feature allows developers to switch between different architectures effortlessly, while the 'tube' module streamlines the communication between local and remote processes. And it's not just limited to Linux; the library has support for various platforms including Windows, making it versatile and comprehensive.

Zeratool

9 1,089 2.9 Python

Automatic Exploit Generation (AEG) and remote flag capture for exploitable CTF problems
WorkOS

workos.com sponsored

The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.
cemu

2 908 4.8 Python

Cheap EMUlator: lightweight multi-architecture assembly playground (by hugsy)
ShellWasp

1 150 4.6 Python

ShellWasp is a tool to help build shellcode that utilizes Windows syscalls, while overcoming the portability problem associated with Windows syscalls. ShellWasp is built for 32-bit, WoW64. ShellWasp 2.0 includes novel ways to invoke the syscall in WoW64.
LearnPwn

4 93 10.0 Python

Learn Binary Exploitation with sample problems.
shelf

1 36 8.7 Python

Python library to convert elf to os-independent shellcodes (by jonatanSh)
bufferoverflow

1 3 7.1 Python

This repo educates developers about BOF vulnerabilities and provides practical solutions to prevent these risks. It equips developers with knowledge and tools to counter one of the most common security vulnerabilities.

Project mention: By passing Non-eXecutable stack for buffer Overflow | /r/beginnerguide | 2023-11-12

Simple Buffer Overflow

InfluxDB

www.influxdata.com sponsored

Power Real-Time Data Analytics at Scale. Get real-time insights from all types of time series data with InfluxDB. Ingest, query, and analyze billions of data points in real-time with unbounded cardinality.

NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).