SecLists Web-Shells

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Web shell samples for detection and analysis: PHP, ASP, ASPX, JSP, Python, Perl shells. Use for security research and detection system testing.

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What this skill tells your AI

The instructions your AI receives, as published by eyadkelleh/awesome-skills-security in skills/security-webshells/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.

Description

Web shell samples for detection and analysis: PHP, ASP, ASPX, JSP, Python, Perl shells. Use for security research and detection system testing.

Source: SecLists/Web-Shells Repository: https://github.com/danielmiessler/SecLists License: MIT

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need:

  • Web shell detection testing
  • Security monitoring validation
  • Malware analysis
  • IDS/IPS signature testing
  • Forensics research

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Only use for authorized security testing, bug bounty programs, CTF competitions, or educational purposes.

Key Files in This Skill

  • PHP shells - Common PHP web shells
  • ASP/ASPX shells - Microsoft web shells
  • JSP shells - Java server pages shells
  • Python shells - Python-based shells
  • Perl shells - Perl web shells

Usage Example

# Access files from this skill
import os

# Example: Load patterns/payloads
skill_path = "references/Web-Shells"

# List all available files
for root, dirs, files in os.walk(skill_path):
    for file in files:
        if file.endswith('.txt'):
            filepath = os.path.join(root, file)
            print(f"Found: {filepath}")

            # Read file content
            with open(filepath, 'r', errors='ignore') as f:
                content = f.read().splitlines()
                print(f"  Lines: {len(content)}")

Security & Ethics

Authorized Use Cases ✅

  • Authorized penetration testing with written permission
  • Bug bounty programs (within scope)
  • CTF competitions
  • Security research in controlled environments
  • Testing your own systems
  • Educational demonstrations

Prohibited Use Cases ❌

  • Unauthorized access attempts
  • Testing without permission
  • Malicious activities
  • Privacy violations
  • Any illegal activities

Complete SecLists Collection

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Generated by Skill Seeker | SecLists Web-Shells Collection License: MIT - Use responsibly with proper authorization

Signals

GitHub stars
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Forks
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Last commit
Jun 2026
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Catalog kind
skill
Gateway key
security-webshells
Source
github.com/eyadkelleh/awesome-skills-security