zen-ai-pentest 2.2.0

Advanced AI-Powered Penetration Testing Framework with Multi-Agent Orchestration

Zen-AI-Pentest

🛡️ Professional AI-Powered Penetration Testing Framework

  graph TB
      subgraph "User Interface"
          CLI[CLI]
          API[REST API]
          WebUI[Web UI]
      end

      subgraph "Core Engine"
          Orchestrator[Agent Orchestrator]
          StateMachine[State Machine]
          RiskEngine[Risk Engine]
      end

      subgraph "AI Agents"
          Recon[Reconnaissance]
          Vuln[Vulnerability]
          Exploit[Exploit]
          Report[Report]
      end

      subgraph "Tools"
          Nmap[Nmap]
          SQLMap[SQLMap]
          Metasploit[Metasploit]
      end

      subgraph "External APIs"
          OpenAI[OpenAI]
          Anthropic[Anthropic]
          ThreatIntel[Threat Intelligence]
      end

      CLI --> API
      WebUI --> API
      API --> Orchestrator
      Orchestrator --> StateMachine
      StateMachine --> Recon
      StateMachine --> Vuln
      StateMachine --> Exploit
      Exploit --> OpenAI
      RiskEngine --> ThreatIntel

Zen-AI-Pentest is an autonomous, AI-powered penetration testing framework that combines cutting-edge language models with professional security tools. Built for security professionals, bug bounty hunters, and enterprise security teams.

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✨ Features

🤖 Autonomous AI Agent

• ReAct Pattern: Reason → Act → Observe → Reflect
• State Machine: IDLE → PLANNING → EXECUTING → OBSERVING → REFLECTING → COMPLETED
• Memory System: Short-term, long-term, and context window management
• Tool Orchestration: Automatic selection and execution of 20+ pentesting tools
• Self-Correction: Retry logic and adaptive planning
• Human-in-the-Loop: Optional pause for critical decisions

🎯 Risk Engine

• False Positive Reduction: Multi-factor validation with Bayesian filtering
• Business Impact: Financial, compliance, and reputation risk calculation
• CVSS/EPSS Scoring: Industry-standard vulnerability assessment
• Priority Ranking: Automated finding prioritization
• LLM Voting: Multi-model consensus for accuracy

🔒 Exploit Validation

• Sandboxed Execution: Docker-based isolated testing
• Safety Controls: 4-level safety system (Read-Only to Full)
• Evidence Collection: Screenshots, HTTP captures, PCAP
• Chain of Custody: Complete audit trail
• Remediation: Automatic fix recommendations

📊 Benchmarking

• Competitor Comparison: vs PentestGPT, AutoPentest, Manual
• Test Scenarios: HTB machines, OWASP WebGoat, DVWA
• Metrics: Time-to-find, coverage, false positive rate
• Visual Reports: Charts and statistical analysis
• CI Integration: Automated regression testing

🔗 CI/CD Integration

• GitHub Actions: Native action support
• GitLab CI: Pipeline integration
• Jenkins: Plugin and pipeline support
• Output Formats: JSON, JUnit XML, SARIF
• Notifications: Slack, JIRA, Email alerts
• Exit Codes: Pipeline-friendly status codes

🛠️ 20+ Integrated Tools

Category	Tools
Network	Nmap, Masscan, Scapy, Tshark
Web	BurpSuite, SQLMap, Gobuster, OWASP ZAP
Exploitation	Metasploit Framework
Brute Force	Hydra, Hashcat
Reconnaissance	Amass, Nuclei, TheHarvester
Active Directory	BloodHound, CrackMapExec, Responder
Wireless	Aircrack-ng Suite

☁️ Multi-Cloud & Virtualization

• Local: VirtualBox VM Management
• Cloud: AWS EC2, Azure VMs, Google Cloud Compute
• Snapshots: Automated clean-state workflows
• Guest Control: Execute tools inside isolated VMs

🚀 Modern API & Backend

• FastAPI: High-performance REST API
• PostgreSQL: Persistent data storage
• WebSocket: Real-time scan updates
• JWT Auth: Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Background Tasks: Async scan execution

📊 Reporting & Notifications

• PDF Reports: Professional findings reports
• HTML Dashboard: Interactive web interface
• Slack/Email: Instant notifications
• JSON/XML: Integration with other tools

🐳 Easy Deployment

• Docker Compose: One-command full stack deployment
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions pipeline
• Production Ready: Optimized for enterprise use

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🚀 Quick Start

Option 1: Docker (Recommended)

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/SHAdd0WTAka/zen-ai-pentest.git
cd zen-ai-pentest

# Copy and configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your settings

# Start full stack
cd docker
docker-compose -f docker-compose.full.yml up -d

# Access:
# Dashboard: http://localhost:3000
# API Docs:  http://localhost:8000/docs
# API:       http://localhost:8000

Option 2: Local Installation

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Initialize database
python database/models.py

# Start API server
python api/main.py

Option 3: VirtualBox VM Setup

# Automated Kali Linux setup
python scripts/setup_vms.py --kali

# Manual setup
# See docs/setup/VIRTUALBOX_SETUP.md

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📖 Usage

Python API

from agents.react_agent import ReActAgent, ReActAgentConfig

# Configure agent
config = ReActAgentConfig(
    max_iterations=10,
    use_vm=True,
    vm_name="kali-pentest"
)

# Create agent
agent = ReActAgent(config)

# Run autonomous scan
result = agent.run(
    target="example.com",
    objective="Comprehensive security assessment"
)

# Generate report
print(agent.generate_report(result))

REST API

# Authentication
curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/auth/login \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username":"admin","password":"admin"}'

# Create scan
curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/scans \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "name":"Network Scan",
    "target":"192.168.1.0/24",
    "scan_type":"network",
    "config":{"ports":"top-1000"}
  }'

# Execute tool
curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/tools/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "tool_name":"nmap_scan",
    "target":"scanme.nmap.org",
    "parameters":{"ports":"22,80,443"}
  }'

# Generate report
curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/reports \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "scan_id":1,
    "format":"pdf",
    "template":"default"
  }'

WebSocket (Real-Time)

const ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:8000/ws/scans/1');

ws.onmessage = (event) => {
  const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
  console.log('Scan update:', data);
};

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🏗️ Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    ZEN-AI-PENTEST v2.0 - System Architecture             │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                          │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │                    FRONTEND LAYER                                │    │
│  │  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────┐  │    │
│  │  │   React      │  │  WebSocket   │  │   CLI Interface      │  │    │
│  │  │  Dashboard   │  │   Client     │  │   (Rich/Typer)       │  │    │
│  │  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘  └──────────────────────┘  │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                                │                                         │
│                                ▼                                         │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │                      API LAYER (FastAPI)                         │    │
│  │  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────┐  │    │
│  │  │   Auth       │  │    Scans     │  │   Integrations       │  │    │
│  │  │   (JWT)      │  │   CRUD API   │  │   (GitHub/Slack)     │  │    │
│  │  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘  └──────────────────────┘  │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                                │                                         │
│                                ▼                                         │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │                    AUTONOMOUS LAYER                              │    │
│  │  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────┐  │    │
│  │  │   ReAct      │  │   Memory     │  │   Exploit Validator  │  │    │
│  │  │   Loop       │  │   System     │  │   (Sandboxed)        │  │    │
│  │  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘  └──────────────────────┘  │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                                │                                         │
│                                ▼                                         │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │                    RISK ENGINE LAYER                             │    │
│  │  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────┐  │    │
│  │  │   False      │  │   Business   │  │   CVSS/EPSS          │  │    │
│  │  │   Positive   │  │   Impact     │  │   Scoring            │  │    │
│  │  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘  └──────────────────────┘  │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                                │                                         │
│                                ▼                                         │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │                    TOOLS LAYER (20+)                             │    │
│  │  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │    │
│  │  │ Network: Nmap | Masscan | Scapy | Tshark                │   │    │
│  │  │ Web: BurpSuite | SQLMap | Gobuster | Nuclei | ZAP       │   │    │
│  │  │ Exploit: Metasploit | SearchSploit | ExploitDB          │   │    │
│  │  │ AD: BloodHound | CrackMapExec | Responder               │   │    │
│  │  └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                                │                                         │
│                                ▼                                         │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐    │
│  │                    DATA & REPORTING LAYER                        │    │
│  │  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────┐  │    │
│  │  │  PostgreSQL  │  │ Benchmarks   │  │   Report Generator   │  │    │
│  │  │   (Main DB)  │  │ & Metrics    │  │   (PDF/HTML/JSON)    │  │    │
│  │  └──────────────┘  └──────────────┘  └──────────────────────┘  │    │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘    │
│                                                                          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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📁 Project Structure

zen-ai-pentest/
├── api/                        # FastAPI Backend
│   ├── main.py                # API Server
│   ├── schemas.py             # Pydantic Models
│   ├── auth.py                # JWT Authentication
│   └── websocket.py           # WebSocket Manager
├── agents/                     # AI Agents
│   ├── react_agent.py         # ReAct Agent
│   └── react_agent_vm.py      # VM-based Agent
├── database/                   # Database Layer
│   └── models.py              # SQLAlchemy Models
├── virtualization/             # VM Management
│   ├── vm_manager.py          # VirtualBox
│   └── cloud_vm_manager.py    # AWS/Azure/GCP
├── tools/                      # Pentesting Tools
│   ├── nmap_integration.py
│   ├── sqlmap_integration.py
│   ├── metasploit_integration.py
│   └── ... (20+ tools)
├── gui/                        # Web Interface
│   └── vm_manager_gui.py      # React Dashboard
├── reports/                    # Report Generation
│   └── generator.py           # PDF/HTML/JSON
├── notifications/              # Alerts
│   ├── slack.py
│   └── email.py
├── docker/                     # Deployment
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── docker-compose.full.yml
├── docs/                       # Documentation
│   ├── setup/
│   └── research/
├── scripts/                    # Setup Scripts
│   └── setup_vms.py
└── tests/                      # Test Suite

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🔧 Configuration

Environment Variables

# Database
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://postgres:password@localhost:5432/zen_pentest

# Security
SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key-here
JWT_EXPIRATION=3600

# Notifications
SLACK_WEBHOOK_URL=https://hooks.slack.com/...
SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
SMTP_USER=[e-mail]
SMTP_PASS=password

# Cloud Providers
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=AKIA...
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=...
AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID=...
GCP_PROJECT_ID=...

See .env.example for all options.

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🧪 Testing

# Run all tests
pytest

# With coverage
pytest --cov=. --cov-report=html

# Specific test file
pytest tests/test_react_agent.py -v

# Integration tests
pytest tests/integration/ -v

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📚 Documentation

• Setup Guide - VM installation & configuration
• API Documentation - REST API reference
• Architecture - System design
• Tool Research - Tool analysis

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open Pull Request

Please read CONTRIBUTING.md for details.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: This tool is for authorized security testing only. Always obtain proper permission before testing any system you do not own. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal.

• Use only on systems you have explicit permission to test
• Respect privacy and data protection laws
• The authors assume no liability for misuse or damage

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• LangGraph - Agent framework
• FastAPI - Web framework
• Kali Linux - Penetration testing distribution
• All open-source security tool creators

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🎯 Advanced Features

Autonomous Mode

The autonomous agent uses ReAct (Reasoning + Acting) pattern for fully automated penetration testing:

# Run autonomous scan
zen-ai-pentest --autonomous --target example.com --goal "Find all vulnerabilities"

# With custom scope
zen-ai-pentest --autonomous --target example.com --scope config/autonomous.json

Features:

• State Machine: PLANNING → EXECUTING → OBSERVING → REFLECTING → COMPLETED
• Memory Management: Short-term, long-term, and context window
• Tool Orchestration: Automatic selection and execution of 20+ tools
• Self-Correction: Retry logic and error recovery
• Human-in-the-Loop: Optional pause for critical decisions

from autonomous import AutonomousAgentLoop

agent = AutonomousAgentLoop(max_iterations=50)
result = await agent.run(
    goal="Find vulnerabilities and open ports",
    target="example.com",
    scope={"depth": "comprehensive"}
)

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Risk Engine

Advanced false-positive reduction and risk prioritization:

# Scan with risk validation
zen-ai-pentest --target example.com --autonomous --validate-risks

Components:

• FalsePositiveEngine: Multi-factor validation using Bayesian filtering and LLM voting
• BusinessImpactCalculator: Financial, compliance, and reputation impact assessment
• CVSS/EPSS Scoring: Industry-standard vulnerability scoring
• Priority Ranking: Automated finding prioritization

from risk_engine import FalsePositiveEngine, BusinessImpactCalculator

# Validate findings
fp_engine = FalsePositiveEngine()
validation = await fp_engine.validate_finding(finding)

# Calculate business impact
impact_calc = BusinessImpactCalculator(
    organization_size="large",
    annual_revenue=100000000,
    industry="finance"
)
impact = impact_calc.calculate_overall_impact(asset_context, finding_type, severity)

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CI/CD Integration

Seamless integration with DevSecOps pipelines:

GitHub Actions:

- name: Security Scan
  uses: zen-ai-pentest/action@v2
  with:
    target: ${{ vars.TARGET_URL }}
    fail-on: critical
    format: sarif

GitLab CI:

security-scan:
  image: zen-ai-pentest:latest
  script:
    - zen-ai-pentest --target $TARGET --ci-mode --fail-on high
  artifacts:
    reports:
      sast: gl-sast-report.json

Jenkins:

stage('Security Scan') {
    steps {
        sh 'zen-ai-pentest --target ${TARGET} --ci-mode --fail-on critical'
    }
}

Supported Output Formats:

• JSON: Machine-readable findings
• JUnit XML: Test result integration
• SARIF: Static analysis results format
• Markdown: Human-readable reports

Exit Codes:

• 0: Scan passed (no findings above threshold)
• 1: Findings detected (above threshold)

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Benchmarking

Compare Zen AI against competitors:

# Run full benchmark suite
zen-ai-pentest --benchmark

# Quick benchmark
python -c "from benchmarks import run_quick_benchmark; asyncio.run(run_quick_benchmark())"

Benchmarks Include:

• HackTheBox machines (Lame, Blue, Legacy)
• OWASP WebGoat scenarios
• DVWA test cases
• OWASP Juice Shop challenges

Metrics:

Metric	Description
Time to First Finding	Speed of initial vulnerability detection
Time to User	Initial access achievement time
Time to Root	Full compromise time
Findings Count	Total vulnerabilities discovered
False Positive Rate	Accuracy measurement
Cost per Scan	API and compute costs

Competitor Comparison:

Tool	HTB Easy	FP Rate	Cost
Zen AI	~45min	~12%	$0.50
PentestGPT	~80min	~28%	$1.20
AutoPentest	~120min	~35%	$2.00

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Exploit Validation

Safe and controlled exploit testing:

# Validate exploit with safety controls
zen-ai-pentest --validate-exploits --target example.com --exploit-type sqli

Safety Levels:

• READ_ONLY: Passive validation only
• VALIDATE_ONLY: Validate without full execution
• CONTROLLED: Controlled execution with limits (default)
• FULL: Full exploitation (requires explicit approval)

Features:

• Docker-based sandboxing
• Evidence collection (screenshots, HTTP captures)
• Chain of custody tracking
• Automatic remediation generation

from autonomous import ExploitValidator, ExploitType, ScopeConfig

validator = ExploitValidator(
    safety_level="controlled",
    scope_config=ScopeConfig(allowed_hosts=["example.com"])
)

result = await validator.validate(
    exploit_code="' OR '1'='1",
    target="https://example.com/login",
    exploit_type=ExploitType.WEB_SQLI
)

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Notifications & Integrations

Slack Notifications:

from integrations import SlackNotifier

slack = SlackNotifier(webhook_url="...")
await slack.notify_scan_completed(results, target="example.com")

JIRA Integration:

from integrations import JiraIntegration

jira = JiraIntegration(server="...", username="...", api_token="...")
ticket = await jira.create_finding_ticket(finding, project_key="SEC")

Supported Integrations:

• GitHub (Issues, Check Runs)
• GitLab (Issues, CI/CD)
• JIRA (Ticket creation)
• Slack (Notifications)
• Jenkins (Pipeline triggers)
• Email (SMTP alerts)
• Webhooks (Custom endpoints)

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📁 Updated Project Structure

zen-ai-pentest/
├── autonomous/                 # Autonomous Agent System
│   ├── agent_loop.py          # ReAct Loop Engine
│   ├── exploit_validator.py   # Exploit Validation
│   ├── memory.py              # Memory Management
│   └── tool_executor.py       # Tool Execution
├── risk_engine/               # Risk Analysis
│   ├── false_positive_engine.py
│   ├── business_impact_calculator.py
│   ├── cvss.py
│   └── epss.py
├── benchmarks/                # Benchmark Framework
│   ├── run_benchmarks.py
│   └── comparison.py
├── integrations/              # CI/CD Integrations
│   ├── github.py
│   ├── gitlab.py
│   ├── jira.py
│   ├── slack.py
│   └── jenkins.py
├── config/                    # Configuration Files
│   ├── autonomous.json
│   ├── risk_engine.json
│   ├── benchmarks.json
│   └── integrations.json
├── api/                       # FastAPI Backend
├── agents/                    # AI Agents
├── database/                  # Database Layer
├── tools/                     # Pentesting Tools
└── ...

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👥 Authors & Team

Core Development Team

@SHAdd0WTAka Project Founder & Lead Developer Security Architect

Kimi AI AI Development Partner Architecture & Design

AI Contributors

• Kimi AI (Moonshot AI) - Primary AI development partner
  • Led architecture design for autonomous agent loop
  • Implemented Risk Engine with false-positive reduction
  • Created CI/CD integration templates
  • Developed benchmarking framework
  • Co-authored documentation and roadmaps

Special Thanks

• Grok (xAI) - Strategic analysis and competitive research
• GitHub Copilot - Code assistance and suggestions
• Security Community - Feedback, bug reports, and feature requests

Contributing

We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTORS.md and CONTRIBUTING.md for details.

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📞 Support

• GitHub Issues: Report Bug
• Discussions: Ask Question
• Email: [e-mail]
• Documentation: https://shadd0wtaka.github.io/zen-ai-pentest

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