As cybersecurity professionals, we are well aware of the importance of fuzzing in identifying potential security vulnerabilities when testing applications. However, the effectiveness of fuzzing heavily relies on the wordlist used for the process. Choosing the right fuzzing wordlist is essential to ensure that we can identify all potential security threats.
The existing wordlists for fuzzing
There are several existing wordlists that can be used for fuzzing.
For instance, the SecLists project provides an extensive collection of wordlists that can be used for fuzzing. The project contains wordlists that cover a range of topics such as usernames, passwords, and common file extensions. Other popular wordlists include the FuzzDB project and the Assetnote wordlists.
The need for a complete fuzzing wordlist
While existing wordlists are useful, I found that each one had its limitations, which could result in some vulnerabilities being missed. For example, some wordlists might be great for web applications, but not so effective for fuzzing APIs. I had to constantly switch between different wordlists depending on the application I was testing, which was time-consuming and could lead to missed vulnerabilities.
As a result, I decided to create my own advanced wordlist by combining several sources: bo0om, seclist, git.rip, chatgpt, Lex, nuclei templates, web-scanners, and other projects. By creating my own wordlist, I was able to ensure that it covered a wide range of scenarios and was comprehensive enough to identify all potential security threats.
In addition to using existing wordlists, I also included new entries that I discovered during my own experience as a penetration tester. As I encountered new leaked source code and white box testing, I added them to the wordlist, which helped me to create a more comprehensive and effective fuzzing wordlist.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the effectiveness of fuzzing heavily relies on the wordlist used, having a complete fuzzing wordlist is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities during fuzzing step. Existing wordlists are useful, but often have limitations that can result in missed vulnerabilities
I hope that by sharing my wordlist, other cybersecurity professionals can benefit from it. The wordlist is available for download, so feel free to check it out and incorporate it into your own fuzzing process.
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