TOOL TUTORIAL · Web Application Security Testing
How to install and use DirBuster
DirBuster is a multi-threaded Java application designed to brute force directories and file names on web/application servers. It is commonly used in penetration testing to discover hidden files and directories that may not be accessible through normal means. DirBuster is particu…
Quick install:
sudo apt install dirbuster
Installation steps
- Open a terminal on Kali Linux or any Debian based system
- Run sudo apt update to refresh the package list
- Run sudo apt install dirbuster to install the OWASP tool and its launcher
- Confirm Java is present by running java -version
- Type dirbuster to open the graphical window