DataReaper (DARE)

DataReaper is a Python-based reconnaissance tool designed to discover and enumerate publicly accessible HTTP servers with directory listings exposed. It leverages the Shodan API to identify targets and performs automated directory traversal to catalog exposed files and directories.

Features

• Shodan Integration: Query Shodan for HTTP servers with open directory listings and store results in a local SQLite database
• Automated Enumeration: Recursively scan and catalog exposed directories and files
• Proxy Support: Route traffic through a SOCKS proxy (such as Tor) for anonymized scanning
• Sensitive File Detection: Built-in detection for security-relevant files including SSH keys, credentials, configuration files, and more
• Report Generation: Generates per-target log files documenting all discovered paths

Requirements

• Python 3.6 or higher
• A paid Shodan API membership (required for API access)
• Optional: Tor (for anonymous scanning)

Installation

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ice-wzl/DataReaper.git
cd DataReaper

Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment

It is recommended to use a virtual environment to isolate dependencies.

Linux/macOS:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Windows:

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

Step 3: Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Configure Your Shodan API Key

1. Log in to your Shodan account at https://shodan.io
2. Navigate to your account page to obtain your API key
3. Create a file named api.txt in the DataReaper directory
4. Paste your API key as the only content in the file

echo "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE" > api.txt

Step 5: Initialize the Database

This has already been done for you, including it here if you ever need to create a new database. The database schema is located in db/schema.sql. If the database does not already exist or you need to reinitialize it:

sqlite3 db/database.db < db/schema.sql

On Windows (using SQLite command line):

sqlite3 db/database.db ".read db/schema.sql"

Usage

DataReaper operates in two primary modes: query mode and scan mode.

Command Syntax

python DataReaper.py [-h] (-q | -s) [-t TOR] -p PORT [-v]

Arguments

Argument	Description
-q, --query	Query Shodan for targets with directory listings on the specified port
-s, --scan	Scan all targets stored in the database
-p PORT, --port PORT	Target port number (required)
-t IP:PORT, --tor IP:PORT	SOCKS proxy address for anonymized requests (e.g., 127.0.0.1:9050 for Tor)
-v, --verbose	Enable verbose output

Note: The -q and -s options are mutually exclusive. You must choose one per execution.

Workflow

1. Query Shodan for Targets

First, query Shodan to populate your database with potential targets:

python DataReaper.py -q -p 8000

This searches Shodan for servers on port 8000 with exposed directory listings and stores the results in the SQLite database.

2. Scan the Discovered Targets

After populating the database, scan the targets to enumerate their exposed files:

python DataReaper.py -s -p 8000

Using Tor for Anonymity

To route your traffic through Tor, first ensure Tor is running on your system.

Linux:

sudo apt install tor
sudo systemctl start tor

Windows:

Download and install the Tor Expert Bundle from https://www.torproject.org/download/tor/

Then run DataReaper with the -t flag pointing to your Tor SOCKS proxy:

python DataReaper.py -s -p 8000 -t 127.0.0.1:9050

Examples

Query Shodan for servers on port 80 and store results:

python DataReaper.py -q -p 80

Scan stored targets on port 8000 through Tor with verbose output:

python DataReaper.py -s -p 8000 -t 127.0.0.1:9050 -v

Query Shodan for servers on port 443:

python DataReaper.py -q -p 443

Output

• Database: Target IPs and ports are stored in db/database.db
• Reports: Scan results are saved as log files in the reports/ directory, named by target IP (e.g., reports/192.168.1.1.log)

Each report file contains a list of all discovered paths on that target.

Detected File Types

DataReaper includes built-in detection for security-sensitive files and directories, including:

• SSH keys (id_rsa, id_ed25519, id_ecdsa, etc.)
• AWS credentials (.aws)
• Git repositories and credentials (.git, .git-credentials)
• Certificate files (.pem, .pfx, .p12, .crt, .key)
• Shell history files (.bash_history, .python_history)
• System directories (/etc, /home, /root)
• Password files (passwd, shadow)
• Common offensive security tools directories

Disclaimer

DataReaper is intended for authorized security research and educational purposes only. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have proper authorization before scanning any systems. Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal. The authors assume no liability for misuse of this tool.

Resources

• Shodan API Documentation: https://developer.shodan.io/api
• Python Requests Library: https://docs.python-requests.org/
• Tor Project: https://www.torproject.org/

License

See the LICENSE file for details.

Authors

• Aznable
• ice-wzl