How to Install Pastila on Kali Linux

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install Pastila on Kali Linux.

Pastila is a powerful and flexible penetration testing and vulnerability management tool. It includes features such as vulnerability scanning, network mapping, port scanning, OS detection, and more.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

  • Kali Linux installed (version 2021.1)
  • Python 3.x installed
  • pip installed

Step 1: Download Pastila

First, download the latest version of Pastila using the following command:

$ git clone https://gitlab.com/Meatballs1/pastila.git

This will download the Pastila code from the GitLab repository into a folder called pastila.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required by Pastila. Run the following command to install the required Python packages:

$ pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Configure Pastila

Before running Pastila, we need to configure it by setting up the config.json file. The config.json file contains settings such as database configuration, email notifications, and plugin configuration.

To set up the config.json file, navigate to the pastila folder and copy the config_template.json file to config.json:

$ cd pastila
$ cp config_template.json config.json

Next, open the config.json file in your favorite text editor and modify the settings as per your requirements.

Note: You will need to configure the database connection details in the config.json file. Pastila supports both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

Step 4: Run Pastila

Once you have configured Pastila, you can run it using the following command:

$ python3 pastila.py

Pastila will start running, and you will see the progress in your terminal. You can also access the Pastila web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:5000.

Conclusion

That's it! You have now installed Pastila on Kali Linux and configured it for your requirements. You can now use Pastila for vulnerability scanning, network mapping, port scanning, OS detection, and more. Happy pentesting!