ParamSpider

Mine parameters from web archives.

KaliParrotpassive

pkg: paramspider

ParamSpider extracts URLs with parameters from archive data — a passive way to find injection points.

Syntax

paramspider -d {domain}

Example

paramspider -d example.com

Collects parameterised URLs from archives for fuzzing.

Options & flags

What each switch does. Toggle them in the builder below to assemble a command.

-d <target.tld>Target domain.
--exclude <png,jpg>Exclude extensions.
-o <params.txt>Output file.
-s <value>Show results on screen.

Command builder

Tick options (and fill any values) to build a ready-to-copy command.

paramspider

Usage examples

paramspider -d target.tld

Mine parameterised URLs from archives.

Advantages
  • Passive parameter discovery
  • Feeds fuzzers
Disadvantages
  • Archive coverage varies
  • Dead URLs
Tags
#web#parameters

Official docs: ParamSpider

Related commands

Frequently asked questions

What is ParamSpider used for?
ParamSpider extracts URLs with parameters from archive data — a passive way to find injection points.
What is an example ParamSpider command?
A common example is: paramspider -d example.com — Collects parameterised URLs from archives for fuzzing.
Is ParamSpider part of Kali Linux?
Yes. ParamSpider ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install paramspider.
What category of security tool is ParamSpider?
ParamSpider is a Web Application tool with a passive-risk profile when run against a live target.

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