⚠️ Overview

Cypex is an open-source automated vulnerability scanner first published on GitHub in January 2021 by a pseudonymous developer known as “0xM3tal.” The tool specializes in detecting SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerabilities with minimal user intervention, making it equally appealing to penetration testers and malicious actors.

🔧 Technical Capabilities

Cypex employs a modular plugin architecture that allows users to extend scanning capabilities with custom payloads. The bot sends crafted HTTP requests containing malicious parameters — such as ‘ OR 1=1 – – for SQLi or