https://github.com/jul1111/debian12-exegol-vm
A lightweight Debian 12 VM with Exegol, a modular Docker-based pentesting framework. Ideal for CTFs, bug bounty, OSINT, and offensive security tasks.
https://github.com/jul1111/debian12-exegol-vm
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A lightweight Debian 12 VM with Exegol, a modular Docker-based pentesting framework. Ideal for CTFs, bug bounty, OSINT, and offensive security tasks.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jul1111/debian12-exegol-vm
- Owner: Jul1111
- Created: 2025-06-15T14:40:55.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-15T15:44:38.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-15T16:19:09.910Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: bug-bounty, ctf, cybersecurity, debian, docker, offensive-security, osint, penetration-testing, pentesting, virtual-machine, virtualbox
- Homepage: https://docs.exegol.com/
- Size: 39.1 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# 🐧 Debian12‑Exegol VM
A **VirtualBox-ready appliance** featuring Debian 12 (64-bit) with **Exegol free** pre-installed.
---
## 📦 What’s Inside
- **Operating System**: Debian 12 “Bookworm” (64-bit)
- **Exegol free** installed via pipx/Docker
- **User account**:
- **Username**: `jul` (sudo privileges)
- **Password**: `jul`
- **Root user**: disabled by default (no password set)
- **SSH**: enabled and ready to use
---
## 🛠️ System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|-------------|----------------|-------------|
| VirtualBox | ≥ 6.1 | — |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU | 2 vCPUs | — |
| Video | 128 MB + 3D acceleration enabled | — |
| Disk space | ≥ 50 GB free | — |
| Network | NAT (port forwarding optional) | — |
Below are the VirtualBox settings used for the Debian 12 virtual machine :
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### 📄 General Settings
---
### 🧠 System (RAM, Boot Order, Chipset, etc.)
---
### 🖥️ Display (Video Settings)
---
### 💾 Storage
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### 🌐 Network
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## 📥 Installation
#### 1. Clone the repository :
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Jul1111/Debian12-Exegol-VM
```
#### 2. Download all parts of the Debian12.7z archive from the Releases section.
- 🔗 [GitHub Releases (split archive)](https://github.com/Jul1111/Debian12-Exegol-VM/releases)
- 🔗 [Direct Mega Link (full `.ova` file)](https://mega.nz/file/QUBi2DgY#cDtwvbKSQudLYNnZSEe9AoS2BxdBDxUL1aqu7yTRrqg)
#### 3. Make sure all files are in the same folder, then extract using 7-Zip or via terminal :
🖥️ On Windows (with 7-Zip installed):
```
7z x Debian12.7z.001
```
🐧 On Linux/macOS (with p7zip-full installed) :
```
7z x Debian12.7z.001
```
#### 4. You will get the .ova virtual machine file. You can import it into your hypervisor (e.g., VirtualBox or VMware).
## 🚀 Quickstart: Launching Exegol
From the Debian 12 VM command line (Docker, pipx, and Exegol are already installed):
### 1. Update Exegol & images
```bash
exegol update # Updates the Exegol wrapper and all installed images :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
```
### 2. Start & enter a container
```bash
exegol start [options]
```
Example:
```bash
exegol start default
```
---
---
- If is omitted, it defaults to the
- Process:
- If the image isn’t installed, Exegol prompts for installation
- Creates the container with the provided settings
- Starts it and drops you into an interactive shell
---
---
### Common options:
```bash
-w, --workspace : bind host folder to /workspace
```
```bash
-cwd: mount current directory as workspace
```
```bash
--vpn : launch VPN at startup
```
```bash
-V, --volume :: add volume mount
```
```bash
-d, --device : add host device (e.g., /dev/ttyACM0)
```
```bash
--disable-X11: disable GUI sharing
```
```bash
--desktop: enable full GUI desktop via HTTP/VNC
```
```bash
-l, --log: enable shell logging (asciinema by default)
```
```bash
-e, --env KEY=VALUE: set environment variable
```
```bash
-s, --shell : choose shell (default: zsh)
```
```bash
--privileged/--cap: add Linux capabilities or privileged mode when needed (e.g., VPN, devices)
```
---
### For full option list :
Run
```bash
exegol start -h
```
---
### ✅ Verify file integrity (optional but recommended)
After extracting `Debian12.7z`, you will get a `.ova` file.
To verify that the file was not corrupted or altered, run:
#### On Linux/macOS :
```bash
sha256sum Debian12.ova
```
#### Windows PowerShell:
```bash
Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 .\Debian12.ova
```
#### Expected SHA-256 hash:
```bash
890F4F754B0EE504AC61EE9CB886CD77B3A11F6DC2F17791F50A8EA9C1A79B39
```
#### If the result matches, the file is intact.
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⚠️ **Security Note**: This VM is provided as-is. Ensure you review its contents before using it in sensitive environments.