payloadsallthethings-skills

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PayloadsAllTheThings Skills Plugin for Claude Code provides 61 security testing skills based on PayloadsAllTheThings. It covers major vulnerability categories and integrates with Claude Code. Security teams use it to automate security testing workflows, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.

2160Updated 4mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~75 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/mohdhaji87/payloadsallthethings-skills.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

PayloadsAllTheThings Skills Plugin provides 61 organized security testing skills for Claude Code, covering SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, JWT attacks, and 50+ additional vulnerability categories. Each skill includes real-world payloads, detection methods, WAF bypass techniques, tool recommendations, and prevention guidelines drawn from the PayloadsAllTheThings repository. Security teams use this plugin to automate penetration testing workflows, reducing manual effort while maintaining accuracy and consistency. The plugin structures 18,000+ lines of payloads, techniques, and exploitation methods across injection attacks, authentication flaws, server-side vulnerabilities, client-side exploits, access control issues, and infrastructure weaknesses. Installation integrates directly into Claude Code via marketplace for immediate availability of all 61 skills.

How to Use

1. **Install the Plugin:** Run `pip install payloadsallthethings-skills` in your Claude Code environment. Verify installation with `skill list` to confirm 61 security skills are available. 2. **Select Target System:** Identify the system/component to test (e.g., `https://api.acme.com`, `login.php`, or `internal microservice`). Ensure you have proper authorization to test. 3. **Choose Vulnerability Type:** Select from the 61 available skills (e.g., `sql_injection`, `xss`, `ssrf`, `idor`, `command_injection`). Use `skill help [SKILL_NAME]` for details on each. 4. **Run the Test:** Execute the skill with your target. Example: `test sql_injection in https://api.acme.com/login` 5. **Analyze Results:** Review the generated report. Prioritize critical findings and implement remediation steps. Use the plugin's `generate_fix` subskill to get code patches for common vulnerabilities. **Tips for Better Results:** - Combine multiple skills for comprehensive testing (e.g., run `xss` and `csrf` on the same endpoint). - Use the `custom_payload` skill to test with your own payloads if needed. - For APIs, include authentication tokens in the request headers if required. - Schedule regular scans in your CI/CD pipeline using `claudecode --skill [SKILL_NAME] --target [TARGET] --schedule daily`.

Use Cases

Authorized penetration testing with organized payload reference

Security research and vulnerability analysis automation

Bug bounty program testing with real-world exploitation techniques

CTF competition skill development and payload generation

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/mohdhaji87/payloadsallthethings-skills

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Use the PayloadsAllTheThings Skills Plugin to test for [VULNERABILITY_TYPE] in [TARGET_SYSTEM]. Generate a detailed report including: (1) payloads tested, (2) detection results, (3) severity assessment, and (4) remediation recommendations. Focus on [SPECIFIC_AREA] if applicable. Example: 'Use the PayloadsAllTheThings Skills Plugin to test for SQL injection in the login endpoint of the e-commerce application. Generate a detailed report including payloads tested, detection results, severity assessment, and remediation recommendations.'

Example Output

### Security Testing Report: SQL Injection in Login Endpoint

**Target System:** Acme Corp E-Commerce Platform (v2.3.1)
**Test Date:** 2024-05-15
**Tester:** AI Security Assistant

#### 1. Payloads Tested (12/61 SQLi payloads from PayloadsAllTheThings)
- Classic: `' OR '1'='1`
- Time-based: `' OR (SELECT * FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))a) --`
- Boolean-based: `admin' AND 1=1 --`
- Error-based: `admin' AND (SELECT 1 FROM (SELECT COUNT(*), CONCAT((SELECT database()), FLOOR(RAND(0)*2)) x FROM information_schema.tables GROUP BY x) y) --`
- Union-based: `admin' UNION SELECT 1,2,3 --`

#### 2. Detection Results
- **Classic SQLi:** ✅ Detected in login form (username field)
  - Response contained: `You have an error in your SQL syntax`
  - Database: MySQL 8.0.33
- **Time-based SQLi:** ✅ Detected (5.2s delay observed)
  - Confirmed blind SQL injection vulnerability
- **Boolean-based SQLi:** ✅ Detected (admin login bypassed)
  - Allowed access to admin dashboard without credentials
- **Error-based SQLi:** ✅ Detected (database name leaked)
  - Exposed `acme_ecommerce_db` in error message
- **Union-based SQLi:** ❌ Not detected (input sanitized)

#### 3. Severity Assessment
- **Overall Severity:** CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)
- **Affected Components:** Login endpoint, admin panel
- **Impact:** Complete system compromise possible
- **Business Risk:** High (customer data exposure, financial fraud)

#### 4. Remediation Recommendations
1. **Input Validation:** Implement strict input sanitization for all user inputs
   - Use parameterized queries (prepared statements) for SQL interactions
   - Whitelist allowed characters for username/password fields
2. **Error Handling:** Configure application to return generic error messages
   - Disable detailed SQL error messages in production
3. **WAF Rules:** Deploy Web Application Firewall with SQLi protection
   - Example rule: Block requests containing SQL keywords like `UNION`, `SELECT`, `--`
4. **Security Testing:** Schedule regular automated scans using this plugin
   - Integrate with CI/CD pipeline for continuous security validation
5. **Monitoring:** Implement logging for suspicious login attempts
   - Alert on multiple failed login attempts with SQLi patterns

**Next Steps:**
- Patch within 24 hours (critical severity)
- Conduct manual penetration test to verify fixes
- Schedule quarterly security reviews

**Tools Used:** PayloadsAllTheThings Skills Plugin v1.2.3, Claude Code v1.0