Web Application
ffuf
Fast web fuzzer for directories, vhosts, parameters, and more.
Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.
When
Discovering hidden paths, virtual hosts, or parameter values.
How
Choose wordlist, set FUZZ keyword, filter by status/size/words.
Why
Speed + flexibility makes it the default modern content discovery tool.
Commands & usage
ffuf -u https://example.com/FUZZ -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt
ffuf -u https://example.com -H 'Host: FUZZ.example.com' -w vhosts.txt -fs 4242
ffuf -u 'https://example.com/api?id=FUZZ' -w ids.txt -mc 200
Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.
Comparisons
OWASP
Recipes
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