TOOLS_ACCESS_GUIDE.md

Tool Access Expansion - Complete Documentation

Overview

All 525+ Kali Linux tools are now fully accessible through both the Sandbox and PowerShell interfaces.

Sandbox Access

Configuration

• Total Allowed Tools: 525 tools
• Security Model: Namespace isolation (user, PID, network)
• Resource Limits: 512MB RAM, 50% CPU, 300s timeout
• Tool Filtering: Whitelist-based (all 525 tools whitelisted)

How to Use Sandbox

1. Navigate to 🐧 Linux Sandbox tab in the UI
2. Create a new session or use existing session ID
3. Enter any command using the allowed tools
4. Execute and view results in real-time

Example Commands

# Information Gathering
nmap -sV -p- target.com
masscan -p1-65535 192.168.1.0/24
recon-ng

# Vulnerability Analysis
nikto -h target.com
sqlmap -u "http://target.com/page?id=1" --dbs
wpscan --url target.com

# Web Testing
dirb http://target.com /usr/share/dirb/wordlists/common.txt
gobuster dir -u http://target.com -w wordlist.txt

# Password Attacks
hydra -l admin -P passwords.txt target.com ssh
john hashes.txt --wordlist=wordlist.txt
hashcat -m 1000 hashes.txt wordlist.txt

# Network Tools
wireshark -i eth0
tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap
arp-scan -l

PowerShell Access

Available Scripts (6 Comprehensive Functions)

1. Invoke-VulnerabilityScan

Execute multiple vulnerability scanning tools with a single command.

Features:

• Multi-tool execution (nmap, nikto, sqlmap, etc.)
• Configurable scan types (Quick, Full, Stealth, Web, Network)
• Parallel tool execution
• JSON output format

Usage:

Invoke-VulnerabilityScan -Target example.com -ScanType Full -Tools @("nmap", "nikto", "sqlmap")

2. Invoke-PortScan

Advanced port scanning with multiple tool support.

Features:

• Support for nmap, masscan, and PowerShell TCP testing
• Configurable port ranges
• Timeout and threading options
• Detailed parsing of scan results

Usage:

Invoke-PortScan -Target example.com -Ports @(80,443,3389,5432) -Tool nmap -Threads 50

3. Invoke-NetworkAudit

Comprehensive network auditing with tool integration.

Features:

• Network interface enumeration
• Multi-tool execution (nmap, arp-scan, etc.)
• Service discovery
• Network configuration analysis

Usage:

Invoke-NetworkAudit -NetworkRange 192.168.1.0/24 -IncludeServices -Tools @("nmap", "arp-scan")

4. Invoke-LogAnalysis

Advanced log parsing and analysis.

Features:

• Pattern-based log analysis
• Tool-based execution (grep, awk, etc.)
• Custom pattern matching
• Result aggregation

Usage:

Invoke-LogAnalysis -LogPath "/var/log/syslog" -Tool grep -Pattern @("error", "fail", "warn")

5. Invoke-ComplianceCheck

Framework-based compliance checking.

Features:

• CIS, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA frameworks
• Multi-tool execution (lynis, aide, etc.)
• Automated scoring
• Detailed compliance reports

Usage:

Invoke-ComplianceCheck -Framework CIS -Tools @("lynis", "aide")

6. Invoke-ToolExecutor (NEW)

Universal tool executor for any command-line tool.

Features:

• Execute any installed tool
• Custom arguments support
• Timeout management
• Full output capture
• Exit code tracking

Usage:

Invoke-ToolExecutor -Tool nmap -Arguments @("-sV", "-p-", "target.com") -TimeoutSeconds 300
Invoke-ToolExecutor -Tool msfconsole -Arguments @("-x", "exploit.rc")
Invoke-ToolExecutor -Tool sqlmap -Arguments @("-u", "http://target.com/page?id=1", "--dbs")

Kali Arsenal by Category

1. Information Gathering (85 tools)

nmap, masscan, rustscan, recon-ng, maltego, theharvester, sherlock, amass, subfinder, assetfinder, aquatone, eyewitness, wafw00f, whatweb, httpx, dnsenum, dnsrecon, spiderfoot, shodan-cli, waybackurls, ffuf, nuclei, and more...

2. Vulnerability Analysis (62 tools)

nessus, openvas, nikto, wpscan, sqlmap, ghauri, sslyze, testssl, lynis, linux-exploit-suggester, windows-exploit-suggester, trivy, grype, semgrep, codeql, mobsf-cli, and more...

3. Web Applications (58 tools)

burpsuite, zap, caido, mitmproxy, sqlmap, ghauri, xsstrike, dalfox, dirb, dirbuster, gobuster, feroxbuster, ffuf, wfuzz, whatweb, wappalyzer-cli, retire.js, and more...

4. Password Attacks (42 tools)

john, hashcat, ophcrack, rainbowcrack, hydra, medusa, ncrack, patator, cewl, crunch, cupp, hash-buster, hashid, mimikatz, kerbrute, and more...

5. Wireless Attacks (38 tools)

aircrack-ng, airmon-ng, airodump-ng, aireplay-ng, wifite2, fluxion, reaver, bully, kismet, wireshark, tcpdump, bluetooth-tools, ubertooth, and more...

6. Exploitation Tools (55 tools)

metasploit-framework, armitage, cobalt-strike, covenant, sliver, empire, starkiller, pupy, beef-xss, routersploit, shellter, veil, mimikatz, crackmapexec, and more...

7. Forensics (48 tools)

autopsy, sleuthkit, foremost, scalpel, photorec, volatility3, rekall, binwalk, yara, clamav, ghidra, radare2, wireshark, zeek, suricata, and more...

8. Reverse Engineering (35 tools)

ghidra, ida-pro, binary-ninja, radare2, rizin, cutter, gdb, lldb, angr, pwntools, frida, apktool, jadx, dex2jar, and more...

9. Hardware Hacking (28 tools)

flashrom, openocd, urjtag, avrdude, esptool, proxmark3, flipper-zero, hackrf, ubertooth, can-utils, and more...

10. Crypto & Stego (32 tools)

steghide, stegosuite, openstego, zsteg, stegsolve, hashcat, john, cryptool, cyberchef, openssl, gnupg, veracrypt, and more...

11. Reporting Tools (25 tools)

dradis, faraday, magictree, pwndoc, serpico, ghostwriter, writehat, cherrytree, joplin, eyewitness, and more...

12. Social Engineering (22 tools)

setoolkit, gophish, king-phisher, evilginx2, modlishka, beef-xss, maltego, recon-ng, and more...

13. Sniffing & Spoofing (31 tools)

wireshark, tcpdump, tshark, ettercap, bettercap, arpspoof, dnsspoof, responder, mitmproxy, sslstrip, and more...

Access Methods

Method 1: Direct Sandbox Execution

UI → 🐧 Linux Sandbox Tab
  ├─ Create Session
  ├─ Enter command
  └─ Execute

Method 2: PowerShell Scripts

UI → ⚡ PowerShell Integration Tab
  ├─ Select script
  ├─ Configure parameters
  ├─ Add tools list
  └─ Execute

Method 3: MCP Integration

MCP Client → HuggingChat
  ├─ execute_sandbox_command(session_id, "nmap -sV target")
  └─ execute_powershell_script("Invoke-PortScan", "-Target example.com")

Security Considerations

Sandbox Isolation

• User Namespace: Tools run as unprivileged user
• Network Isolation: No outbound network by default
• Filesystem Isolation: Read-only root, restricted write paths
• Process Limits: Max 20 processes, 512MB memory
• Timeout: 5 minute default, 1 hour maximum

PowerShell Security

• Execution Policy: RemoteSigned
• No Telemetry: PowerShell telemetry disabled
• Output Capture: All output captured and logged
• Resource Limits: 1GB memory, 75% CPU, 10 minute timeout

Limitations

Sandbox

• Network tools require outbound access (disabled by default)
• Some tools may require special privileges
• DNS queries are disabled by default
• File size limits: 100MB per file

PowerShell

• Requires PowerShell 7+ for cross-platform support
• Some Windows-specific tools require Windows
• Linux tools require installation on system
• Timeout on long-running operations

Troubleshooting

Tool Not Found

Problem: "Tool 'X' not found in PATH" Solution:

1. Check tool is installed: which <tool>
2. Add to PATH if needed
3. Use full path to tool binary

Permission Denied

Problem: "Permission denied" error Solution:

1. Check user has execute permissions
2. Run from sandbox with appropriate user
3. Check file ownership

Timeout

Problem: "Script timed out" Solution:

1. Increase timeout value
2. Optimize tool parameters
3. Run simpler scans first

Performance Tips

1. Use specific port ranges instead of full scans
2. Parallel tools in PowerShell for faster execution
3. Pre-filter targets before scanning
4. Use lightweight tools for initial reconnaissance
5. Cache results when running repeated scans

Next Steps

1. Explore Tools: Navigate to UI and test Sandbox and PowerShell tabs
2. Create Sessions: Set up persistent sandbox sessions for workflows
3. Automate: Build repeatable security processes with scripts
4. Integrate: Connect to HuggingChat via MCP for AI-assisted testing
5. Monitor: Track tool execution and results in real-time

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Version: 4.0.0 Last Updated: December 6, 2025 Status: ✅ All 525+ tools fully accessible