PRET
A security testing toolkit for exploiting printer languages (PostScript, PJL, PCL) to capture/manipulate print jobs, access filesystems, and cause physical damage.
What is PRET?
PRET (Printer Exploitation Toolkit) is an open-source security tool designed to test and exploit vulnerabilities in printers. It connects to printers via network or USB and abuses supported page description languages (PostScript, PJL, PCL) to perform attacks like capturing print jobs, accessing filesystems, and causing physical damage. The tool translates user commands into printer language instructions, making complex security assessments more accessible.
Security researchers, penetration testers, and IT professionals focused on hardware security, particularly those assessing the security posture of networked or USB-connected printers in corporate or institutional environments.
PRET provides a specialized, unified interface for exploiting printer-specific vulnerabilities across multiple languages, with detailed attack documentation and automation capabilities not found in generic security tools.
Overview
Printer Exploitation Toolkit - The tool that made dumpster diving obsolete.
Use Cases
Best For
- Security testing of networked printers in corporate environments
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