> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hacking-notes.jord4n.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hacking-notes.jord4n.pro/hacking-tools/exploitation/searchsploit.md).

# Searchsploit

Searchsploit usage notes for querying Exploit-DB locally, finding public exploits, and reviewing proof-of-concept code.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Searchsploit** is a tool to quickly search for known exploits and vulnerability-related files from the **Exploit-DB** database. It is used on the command line and works offline, making it a handy tool for pentesters wanting to identify exploits on vulnerable systems.
{% endhint %}

{% embed url="<https://www.exploit-db.com/searchsploit>" %}

#### **Basic Search**

You can add as many search terms as you want. In the image below, we're looking for exploits containing the terms "oracle" and "windows".

```bash
searchsploit windows oracle 
```

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#### **Copying Exploit to Clipboard and Directory:**

If you want to copy the exploit to the clipboard, use "-p". For example: "searchsploit -p XYZ", where XYZ is the exploit ID. If you want to copy the exploit to your current working directory, use "-m". For example: "searchsploit -m XYZ", where XYZ is the exploit ID

```
searchsploit -m 44553
```

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#### **Examine an Exploit**

If you want to examine or study an exploit, use "--examine". For example: "searchsploit XYZ --examine", where XYZ is the exploit ID.

```bash
searchsploit 44553 -examine
```

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