GTFOBins is a curated catalog of Unix / POSIX system binaries and how they can be misused to bypass restrictions, escalate privileges, exfiltrate data, spawn shells, or otherwise act as “living off the land” tools in a compromised environment. It collects documented techniques for how everyday binaries (e.g. awk, bash, tar, scp) can be abused under constrained conditions. Indexed list of Unix binaries and documented misuse techniques. Examples of command invocations to exploit misconfigurations. Scenarios for privilege escalation, file transfer, and process spawning. Community contributions to add or refine binary techniques.

Features

  • Indexed list of Unix binaries and documented misuse techniques
  • Examples of command invocations to exploit misconfigurations
  • Scenarios for privilege escalation, file transfer, and process spawning
  • Clear categorization by “what an attacker can do” (e.g. spawn shell, exfiltrate)
  • Community contributions to add or refine binary techniques
  • Static web interface / documentation for reference

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Security Software

Registered

2025-09-26