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Application & OT Security · Intermediate

Google Hacking Database (GHDB)

A curated collection of search engine queries that reveal sensitive information or vulnerable systems, hosted by Exploit-DB.

Definition

GHDB categorizes dorks by type such as files containing passwords, sensitive directories, vulnerable servers and error messages. Testers use it to accelerate OSINT. It is maintained by OffSec as part of Exploit-DB.

Example

Selecting a GHDB entry like intitle:"index of" "backup" to find exposed directory listings.

Exam tip

GHDB lives on Exploit-DB; don't confuse it with the NVD.

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