ssh-mitm
A penetration testing tool that intercepts SSH connections to log plaintext passwords and full sessions.
What is ssh-mitm?
SSH MITM is a penetration testing tool that intercepts SSH connections to capture plaintext passwords and log full shell and SFTP sessions. It modifies OpenSSH to act as a proxy between clients and servers, demonstrating the security risks of ignoring SSH key change warnings. The tool is designed for security professionals to audit network vulnerabilities and educate users about SSH security flaws.
Security auditors, penetration testers, and network administrators who need to demonstrate SSH interception vulnerabilities in controlled environments. It is also suitable for educational purposes in cybersecurity training.
Developers choose SSH MITM because it provides a comprehensive, easy-to-deploy solution for intercepting and logging SSH traffic, including full session capture and SFTP support. Its Docker integration and target discovery scripts streamline the setup process for security testing.
Overview
SSH man-in-the-middle tool
Use Cases
Best For
- Demonstrating SSH man-in-the-middle attacks in security training
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