ReconDog is a free tool you can find on GitHub. It helps you gather
information about websites and find vulnerabilities in them. To use ReconDog,
you need to have
Python installed on your Kali Linux system.
ReconDog can identify content management systems like WordPress, Drupal,
Joomla, and Magento, as well as sensitive files and vulnerabilities related to
WordPress versions. It's made up of different modules that handle scanning
tasks. For example, the whois module collects data for subdomain enumeration,
port scanning, reverse IP lookup, NS lookup, honeypot detection, CMS
detection, and more. ReconDog also checks for cross-site scripting on
websites.
This tool is great for gathering information about a target domain. It offers
an interactive console with useful features like command completion and
contextual help. ReconDog is considered a vulnerability scanner. Some of its
modules include DNS Lookup, WHOIS lookup, GEO-Lookup, Subnet lookup, port
scanner, and Links extractor. It can detect both closed and open ports on
networks. ReconDog is often referred to as a comprehensive information
gathering tool because it uses APIs to collect data.
The information provided in this guide is for educational purposes only.
The use of ReconDog or any other hacking tool for unauthorized access or
malicious purposes is illegal and unethical. Always ensure you have the
necessary permissions before scanning or testing any system or website. Use
this tool at your own risk.
Installation of ReconDog
Step 1: In your Kali Linux system, open the terminal and type the
following command to download the tool from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/s0md3v/ReconDog.git
Step 2: Move into the directory of the tool by using the following
command:
cd ReconDog
Step 3: Once you're in the tool's directory, use the following
command to grant executable permission to the tool:
chmod +x dog
Step 4: With the tool's permissions set, you can now run it using the
following command:
./dog
The tool is running successfully. Now we will see an example to use the tool.
Usage of ReconDog
Example 1: To scan the ports of a domain using the ReconDog tool, use the following
command:
./dog -c 3 -t <domain>
Replace `<domain>` with the domain you want to scan. This
command will scan the domain's ports and display the results.
Example 2: To scan an IP address and gather its details using the ReconDog tool's
Censys module, follow these steps:
1. Type `1` and press Enter to select the Censys module.
2. Enter the IP address of the target when prompted.
The tool will then scan the IP address and gather its details using the
Censys module.
Example 3: To scan a domain using the ReconDog tool's ns lookup module, follow these
steps:
1. Type `2` and press Enter to select the ns lookup module.
2. Enter the domain name when prompted.
The tool will then scan the domain using the ns lookup module.
Example 4: To scan a domain and check whether it is a content management system
(CMS) or not using the ReconDog tool, follow these steps:
1. Type `4` and press Enter to select the CMS detection module.
2. Enter the domain name when prompted.
The tool will then scan the domain to determine if it is a CMS or not.
Example 5: To scan a domain and check whether it is vulnerable to a honeypot attack
using the ReconDog tool, follow these steps:
1. Type `6` and press Enter to select the honeypot detection module.
2. Enter the IP address of the target when prompted.
The tool will then scan the domain to determine if it is vulnerable to a
honeypot attack.
Example 6: To scan an IP address and find its reverse IP lookup using the ReconDog
tool, follow these steps:
1. Type `8` and press Enter to
select the reverse IP lookup module.
2. Enter the IP address when prompted.
The tool will then scan the IP address and find its reverse IP lookup.
Conclusion:
ReconDog is a powerful tool for
information gathering and vulnerability assessment. It offers a range of modules to scan websites
and web apps for vulnerabilities, detect CMS, perform reverse IP lookups,
and more. Its user-friendly interface and interactive console make it easy
to use, even for beginners. However, it's important to use ReconDog
responsibly and ethically, respecting the privacy and security of others.
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