C++ Redteam

Open-source C++ projects categorized as Redteam

Top 11 C++ Redteam Projects

  1. Nidhogg

    Nidhogg is an all-in-one simple to use windows kernel rootkit.

  2. Stream

    Stream - Scalable APIs for Chat, Feeds, Moderation, & Video. Stream helps developers build engaging apps that scale to millions with performant and flexible Chat, Feeds, Moderation, and Video APIs and SDKs powered by a global edge network and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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  3. Forensia

    Anti Forensics Tool For Red Teamers, Used For Erasing Footprints In The Post Exploitation Phase.

  4. Elevator

    UAC bypass by abusing RPC and debug objects. (by Kudaes)

  5. mXtract

    mXtract - Memory Extractor & Analyzer

  6. dittobytes

    Metamorphic cross-compilation of C++ & C-code to PIC, BOF & EXE.

    Project mention: Dittobytes: Metamorphic compiler that makes each build look different | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-09-07
  7. Venom

    Venom is a library that meant to perform evasive communication using stolen browser socket (by Idov31)

  8. Jormungandr

    Jormungandr is a kernel implementation of a COFF loader, allowing kernel developers to load and execute their COFFs in the kernel. (by Idov31)

  9. InfluxDB

    InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

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  10. NtRemoteLoad

    Remote Shellcode Injector

  11. TheTick

    The Tick is the next evolution in covert access control system implants for simulating adversary-in-the-middle attacks.

    Project mention: The Tick: A Freshly Crafted Open-Source Tool for Access Control Testing | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-02-24

    The Tick is a new, open-source solution designed for security professionals to test access control systems. It integrates seamlessly behind card readers to log and replay RFID credentials, offering valuable insights for security audits and red team operations. Lightweight and efficient, The Tick is compatible with a wide range of RFID systems and provides advanced testing capabilities. Check the repo to contribute to the project and help improve this tool, enhancing security testing for everyone: https://github.com/jkramarz/TheTick.

  12. Reaper

    「💀」Proof of concept on BYOVD attack

  13. adduser-dll

    Simple DLL that add a user to the local Administrators group

NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).

C++ Redteam discussion

C++ Redteam related posts

  • PaulNorman01/Forensia

    1 project | /r/programming | 10 Sep 2023
  • NtRemoteLoad - FUD Remote Shellcode Injector

    1 project | /r/redteamsec | 29 Aug 2023
  • Forensia: Anti Forensics Tool For Red Teamers, Used For Erasing Footprints In The Post Exploitation Phase.

    1 project | /r/u_Tsofmetasploit | 9 Jan 2023
  • GitHub - geemion/Khepri: 🔥🔥🔥Free,Open-Source,Cross-platform agent and Post-exploiton tool written in Golang and C++.

    1 project | /r/bag_o_news | 10 Sep 2021
  • Khepri: open source Cobalt Strike-like post-exploitation tool written in Golang and C++

    1 project | /r/netsec | 7 Sep 2021
  • Free,Open-Source,Cross-platform agent and Post-exploiton tool written in Golang and C++, the architecture and usage like Cobalt Strike

    1 project | /r/purpleteamsec | 7 Sep 2021
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Index

What are some of the best open-source Redteam projects in C++? This list will help you:

# Project Stars
1 Nidhogg 2,175
2 Forensia 781
3 Elevator 626
4 mXtract 592
5 dittobytes 576
6 Venom 394
7 Jormungandr 242
8 NtRemoteLoad 220
9 TheTick 165
10 Reaper 165
11 adduser-dll 78

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