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Smtp Penetration Testing

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davila7·vlatest·testing·MIT

Simulates SMTP server vulnerabilities to identify misconfigurations and potential penetration test attack vectors.

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    Run this in your project

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    $ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill "SMTP Penetration Testing" -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

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davila7

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About this skill

The SMTP Penetration Testing skill enables AI agents to simulate email-based attacks, specifically targeting Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) vulnerabilities. It allows for the discovery of misconfigurations and potential security gaps in mail server setups through automated testing sequences.

When to use it

  • Assessing the security posture of an organization's internal or external email infrastructure before a real-world audit.
  • Identifying open relays or unauthorized relay configurations that could be exploited for spamming or phishing campaigns.
  • Validating the effectiveness of existing firewall rules and intrusion detection systems against SMTP-specific threats.
  • Conducting authorized vulnerability scans on mail servers to ensure compliance with industry security standards.

Key capabilities

  • Automated simulation of SMTP-based attack vectors.
  • Detection of server misconfigurations related to email handling.
  • Identification of potential relay abuse opportunities.

Example prompts

  • "Run a comprehensive SMTP penetration test on the target domain to identify any open relay vulnerabilities."
  • "Analyze the mail server configuration for common security flaws that could allow unauthorized email forwarding."
  • "Simulate an attack scenario where an attacker attempts to use the mail server as a relay for malicious traffic."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you have explicit written authorization from the system owner before running any penetration tests, as unauthorized scanning of mail servers is illegal. This skill focuses on protocol-level vulnerabilities and may not detect application-layer issues within email clients or webmail interfaces.