Pros of SecLists

• Comprehensive collection of multiple types of lists used in security assessments
• Regularly updated with contributions from the security community
• Well-organized directory structure for easy navigation

Cons of SecLists

• Large repository size may be overwhelming for specific use cases
• Requires manual searching and filtering for targeted patterns
• Not optimized for use with specific tools like Gf

Code Comparison

SecLists (Discovery/Web-Content/common.txt):

.htaccess
.htpasswd
.meta
.web
access-log

Gf-Patterns (ssrf.json):

{
    "flags" : "-HanrE",
    "patterns" : [
        "=.*(http|https|ftp)\\:\\/\\/",
        "=.*(file|doc|folder|root|path|pg|style|pdf|template|php|asp|aspx)\\:\\/\\/"
    ]
}

SecLists provides raw wordlists, while Gf-Patterns offers JSON-formatted regex patterns for specific vulnerabilities. SecLists is more versatile but requires additional processing, whereas Gf-Patterns is ready for use with the Gf tool for targeted scanning.

Pros of nuclei-templates

• Extensive collection of templates for various security checks and vulnerabilities
• Regularly updated with new templates and improvements
• Supports a wide range of protocols and technologies

Cons of nuclei-templates

• Requires the Nuclei engine to run, adding complexity
• May generate more false positives due to its comprehensive nature
• Steeper learning curve for creating custom templates

Code Comparison

Gf-Patterns (regex-based pattern):

(?:\$|=|%3D)([1-9][0-9]*|0)(?:--|\+\+|[^&]*(?:\+|-|\*|\/)[^=&]*)

nuclei-templates (YAML-based template):

id: arithmetic-operators-injection
info:
  name: Arithmetic Operators Injection
  severity: medium
requests:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{{BaseURL}}/?id=1-1"
      - "{{BaseURL}}/?id=1+1"

The Gf-Patterns repository focuses on regex patterns for grep-like tools, while nuclei-templates uses YAML-based templates for the Nuclei scanner. Gf-Patterns is simpler and more flexible for quick searches, whereas nuclei-templates provides structured, comprehensive vulnerability checks but requires the Nuclei engine.

Pros of PayloadsAllTheThings

• More comprehensive coverage of various security topics and attack vectors
• Better organized with clear categorization and subdirectories
• Regularly updated with contributions from a larger community

Cons of PayloadsAllTheThings

• Can be overwhelming for beginners due to the sheer volume of information
• Less focused on specific pattern matching compared to Gf-Patterns

Code Comparison

Gf-Patterns (JSON format):

{
  "flags": "-HnriE",
  "pattern": "(?:\"|'|`)?(?:[:=]|(?:\s+(?:is|as)\s+))\s*(?:\"|'|`)?(?:adm|admin|administrator|root)"
}

PayloadsAllTheThings (Markdown format):

# Admin Bypass

- admin' --
- admin' #
- admin'/*
- ' or 1=1--
- ' or 1=1#

Both repositories provide valuable resources for security testing, but with different approaches. Gf-Patterns focuses on regex patterns for specific vulnerabilities, while PayloadsAllTheThings offers a broader range of payloads and techniques across various security topics. The choice between them depends on the user's specific needs and level of expertise.

Pros of fuzzdb

• More comprehensive collection of fuzzing patterns and payloads
• Regularly updated with new attack vectors and techniques
• Well-organized directory structure for easy navigation

Cons of fuzzdb

• Larger repository size, potentially overwhelming for beginners
• May include outdated or less relevant patterns
• Requires more manual filtering to find specific patterns

Code Comparison

Gf-Patterns example (JSON format):

{
  "flags": "-HnriE",
  "pattern": "(?:\"|'|`)?(?:(?:admin|root|su(?:do)?).{0,5})?(?:pass(?:word)?|passwd|pwd)(?:(?:"|'|`)?\\s*[=:].{0,5})?(?:\"|'|`)?",
  "type": "password"
}

fuzzdb example (plain text format):

' or '1'='1
' or ''='
' or 1=1--
' or 1=1#
' or 1=1/*

Both repositories provide valuable resources for security testing and fuzzing. Gf-Patterns focuses on grep-friendly patterns in JSON format, making it easier to integrate with automated tools. fuzzdb offers a wider range of payloads and attack vectors in various formats, suitable for different testing scenarios. The choice between them depends on specific testing needs and preferred workflow.

Pros of xss-payload-list

• Extensive collection of XSS payloads for various scenarios
• Well-organized into categories for easy reference
• Includes both basic and advanced payloads

Cons of xss-payload-list

• Focused solely on XSS, lacking coverage of other vulnerability types
• May require manual testing of each payload
• Less suitable for automated scanning compared to regex-based patterns

Code Comparison

xss-payload-list:

<script>alert('XSS')</script>
<img src=x onerror=alert('XSS')>
<svg onload=alert('XSS')>

Gf-Patterns:

(?i)(<script[^>]*>[\s\S]*?<\/script>|<[^>]+on\w+=[^>]*>)

Summary

xss-payload-list provides a comprehensive collection of XSS payloads, making it valuable for manual testing and learning about different XSS techniques. It's well-organized but limited to XSS vulnerabilities.

Gf-Patterns offers a broader range of vulnerability patterns using regular expressions, which is more suitable for automated scanning across various vulnerability types. However, it may require more expertise to use effectively and doesn't provide ready-to-use payloads like xss-payload-list.

Choose xss-payload-list for in-depth XSS testing and learning, or Gf-Patterns for broader, regex-based vulnerability scanning in automated tools.

Pros of Webshell

• Webshell provides a wide range of web shells for various programming languages, including PHP, ASP, JSP, and more.
• The repository includes both client-side and server-side web shells, catering to different use cases.
• Webshell offers a comprehensive collection of web shells, making it a valuable resource for security professionals and penetration testers.

Cons of Webshell

• Webshell may contain potentially malicious code, and users should exercise caution when using the provided web shells.
• The repository does not provide detailed documentation or usage instructions, which may make it challenging for some users to navigate.
• Webshell may not be as actively maintained as Gf-Patterns, potentially leading to outdated or unsupported web shells.

Code Comparison

Gf-Patterns:

import re

patterns = {
    "base64": r"(?:[A-Za-z0-9+/]{4})*(?:[A-Za-z0-9+/]{2}==|[A-Za-z0-9+/]{3}=)?",
    "md5": r"\b[a-fA-F0-9]{32}\b",
    "sha1": r"\b[a-fA-F0-9]{40}\b",
    "sha256": r"\b[a-fA-F0-9]{64}\b",
    "email": r"\b[A-Za-z0-9._%+-]+@[A-Za-z0-9.-]+\.[A-Z|a-z]{2,}\b"
}

Webshell:

<?php
$cmd = $_GET['cmd'];
system($cmd);
?>