MongoBuster : Hunt Open MongoDB Instances

MongoBuster is a hunt open mongoDB instances. Following are the features that are associated with this.

  • Worlds fastest and most efficient scanner ( Uses Masscan ).
  • Scans entire internet by default, So fire the tool and chill.
  • Hyper efficient – Uses Go-routines which are even lighter than threads.

Also Read – Monitor Smartphone usage with Cocospy Keylogger

Pre-Requisites

  • Go language ( sudo apt install golang )
  • Masscan ( sudo apt install masscan )
  • Tested on Ubuntu & Kali linux

How to install and run

git clone https://github.com/yashpl/mongoBuster.git
cd mongoBuster
go build mongobuster.go utils.go
sudo ./mongobuster

Note: Run it with sudo as Masscan requires sudo access.

Flags

FlagDescription
–max-rate= (int)Defines maximum rate at which packets are generated and sent. Default is 100.
–out-file= (string)Name of file to which vulnerable IPs will be exported.
-vDisplay error msgs from non-vulnerable servers

NOTE

Using ridiculous values for max-rate flag like 10000+ will most likely bring down your own network infrastructure.

Recommended value is to start with --max-rate 500 for consumer Gigabit routers.

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