Project Blackcat: A Penetration Testing Toolkit for Microsoft Azure

Project Blackcat is a powerful, modular PowerShell framework designed for penetration testing in Azure and Entra ID environments. Created by Rogier Dijkman, it enables security professionals to enumerate privileged applications, test persistence techniques aligned with MITRE ATT&CK, and perform advanced operational security assessments.

GitHub Repository: azurekid/blackcat
Medium Project Blackcat: A Penetration Testing Toolkit for Microsoft Azure

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Key Features of Project Blackcat

1. Modular PowerShell Framework – Easily extendable for custom security tests.
2. MITRE ATT&CK Integration – Covers common adversary tactics and techniques.
3. Privileged Application Enumeration – Identifies high-risk apps in Azure/Entra ID.
4. Persistence Testing – Validates backdoor and lateral movement risks.

Essential Commands & Usage

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/azurekid/blackcat.git 
cd blackcat 

2. Import Modules

Import-Module .\Blackcat.psm1 

3. Enumerate Azure AD Applications

Invoke-AzureAppEnum -TenantID "your-tenant-id" 

4. Test Persistence Techniques

Invoke-AzurePersistenceCheck -Credential (Get-Credential) 

5. Check for Misconfigurations

Test-AzureSecurityDefaults 

Linux Equivalent (Azure CLI)

If testing from a Linux system, use Azure CLI:

az login 
az ad app list --query "[].displayName" 
az role assignment list --output table 

What Undercode Say

Project Blackcat fills a critical gap in Azure security testing by providing an open-source, modular toolkit. Its integration with MITRE ATT&CK ensures comprehensive coverage of attack vectors. For defenders, running these tests helps identify weaknesses before adversaries exploit them.

Additional Security Commands

• Windows:

  Get-AzureADUser -All $true | Where-Object {$_.AssignedPlans -ne $null} 
  

• Linux:

  nmap -Pn -p 443,80 <target-azure-ip> 
  

Expected Output:

A detailed report of vulnerable Azure apps, misconfigured roles, and persistence risks. Use findings to harden your cloud environment.

References:

Reported By: Beingageek Azure – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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