https://github.com/happyhackingspace/vt
Vulnerable Target (VT) is a specialized tool designed for security professionals, researchers, and educators that creates intentionally vulnerable environments across multiple platforms.
https://github.com/happyhackingspace/vt
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Vulnerable Target (VT) is a specialized tool designed for security professionals, researchers, and educators that creates intentionally vulnerable environments across multiple platforms.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/happyhackingspace/vt
- Owner: HappyHackingSpace
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-11-20T20:29:49.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-29T19:42:37.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-04-02T21:38:18.776Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: cybersecurity, hacktoberfest, repl, security, target, vulnerable
- Language: Go
- Homepage: https://vulnerabletarget.com
- Size: 1.31 MB
- Stars: 39
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 9
- Open Issues: 23
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE.md
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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> [!CAUTION]
> **This project is in active development.** Expect breaking changes with releases. Review the [release changelog](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt/releases) before updating. **vt** creates intentionally vulnerable environments - always run in isolated networks (VMs/sandboxes) and never expose to the internet.
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## Table of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Templates](#templates)
- [What can you do with vt?](#what-can-you-do-with-vt)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Star History](#star-history)
- [Contributors](#contributors)
- [Community](#community)
- [License](#license)
---
## Features
| | Feature | Description |
|:--:|---------|-------------|
| 🐳 | **Docker Compose** | Container orchestration for vulnerable environments |
| 📦 | **Templates** | Community-curated vulnerable targets from [vt-templates](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates) |
| 📊 | **State Tracking** | Track and manage running deployments |
| 🔄 | **Auto-Update** | Sync templates from remote repository |
---
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- Go 1.24+
- Docker & Docker Compose
### Install with Go
```bash
go install github.com/happyhackingspace/vt/cmd/vt@latest
```
### Build from Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt.git
cd vt
go build -o vt cmd/vt/main.go
mv vt /usr/local/bin/ # Optional: add to PATH
```
---
## Quick Start
```bash
# 1. Browse available templates
vt template --list
# 2. Start a vulnerable environment
vt start --id vt-dvwa
# 3. Access the target at http://localhost:80
```
---
## Usage
Command Reference
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `vt template --list` | List all available templates |
| `vt template --list --filter ` | Filter templates by tag |
| `vt template --update` | Update templates from remote repository |
| `vt start --id ` | Start a vulnerable environment |
| `vt ps` | List running environments |
| `vt stop --id ` | Stop an environment |
| `vt -v debug ` | Run with debug verbosity |
### Examples
```bash
# List templates with SQL injection vulnerabilities
vt template --list --filter sqli
# Start DVWA (Damn Vulnerable Web App)
vt start --id vt-dvwa
# Check running environments
vt ps
# Stop a specific environment
vt stop --id vt-dvwa
```
---
## Templates
Templates are automatically cloned to `~/vt-templates` on first run.
| Template | Type | Description |
|----------|:----:|-------------|
| `vt-dvwa` | Lab | Damn Vulnerable Web Application |
| `vt-juice-shop` | Lab | OWASP Juice Shop |
| `vt-webgoat` | Lab | OWASP WebGoat |
| `vt-bwapp` | Lab | Buggy Web Application |
| `vt-mutillidae-ii` | Lab | OWASP Mutillidae II |
> **Want more?** Check out the [vt-templates repository](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates) for all available templates and contribution guidelines.
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## What can you do with vt?
| Use Case | Template |
|----------|----------|
| Practice SQL Injection | [vt-dvwa](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-dvwa) |
| Learn XSS Exploitation | [vt-dvwa](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-dvwa) |
| Test OWASP Top 10 | [vt-juice-shop](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-juice-shop) |
| Exploit Real CVEs | [vt-2025-29927](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/cves/vt-2025-29927) |
| API Security Testing | [vt-webgoat](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-webgoat) |
| Train Security Teams | [vt-mutillidae-ii](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-mutillidae-ii) |
---
## Documentation
| | Resource | Description |
|:--:|----------|-------------|
| 📦 | [Templates](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates) | Browse all available templates |
| 🤝 | [Contributing](./CONTRIBUTING.md) | Contribution guidelines |
| 🐛 | [Issues](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt/issues) | Report bugs or request features |
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## Star History
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## Contributors
Recep Gunes
Dogan Can Bakir
Omar Kurt
Ahsen
Atilla
mirackayikci
numan
---
## Community
- 💬 **Discord**: [Join our community](https://discord.happyhacking.space)
- 🐛 **Issues**: [Report bugs](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt/issues)
- 🤝 **Contributing**: Check out [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
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## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE.md](./LICENSE.md) file for details.
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**Happy Hacking!** 🎯