Results Storage

Pentest Results Storage & Reporting

Overview

The results-storage skill provides a SQLite-based persistent storage system for all penetration testing activities. It enables cross-session data persistence, structured vulnerability tracking, and professional report generation.

Key Features

• Persistent Storage: SQLite database at ./data/results.db
• Flexible Organization: Subsystem (optional) > Host hierarchy
• Multi-Format Reports: Markdown and JSON report generation
• Query Capabilities: Filter by severity, type, host, subsystem
• Zero Breaking Changes: Works alongside existing skills without modifications

Data Organization

Subsystem (optional)
    └── Host
        ├── Port Scan Results
        ├── Vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, LFI, etc.)
        └── Web Findings (detailed web vulnerability info)

Without Subsystem: Data is organized in a flat Host hierarchy (subsystem_id is NULL)

Quick Start

Initialize Database

Database is automatically created on first use:

from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI

api = StoreAPI()
# Database created at ./data/results.db

Store Vulnerability

# Flat hierarchy (no subsystem)
api.store_sqli_vulnerability(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    url="https://example.com/login?id=1",
    parameter="id",
    payload="1' OR '1'='1",
    severity="Critical",
    title="SQL Injection in Login Page"
)

# With subsystem
api.store_xss_vulnerability(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    url="https://example.com/search",
    xss_type="reflected",
    payload="<script>alert(1)</script>",
    subsystem="Web Application",
    severity="High",
    title="XSS in Search Functionality"
)

Generate Report

from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.report_generator import ReportGenerator

gen = ReportGenerator()

# Markdown report
gen.generate_markdown_report(output_path="pentest_report.md")

# JSON report
gen.generate_json_report(output_path="pentest_report.json")

# Subsystem-specific report
gen.generate_markdown_report(
    output_path="webapp_report.md",
    subsystem="Web Application"
)

Database Schema

Tables

subsystems (optional)

• id, name, description, subnet_range, created_at

hosts

• id, subsystem_id (nullable), ip_address, hostname, mac_address, os_fingerprint, status, first_seen, last_seen

vulnerabilities

• id, host_id, vulnerability_type, severity, title, description, affected_component, proof_of_concept, cvss_score, cwe_id, cve_id, status, discovered_at, discovered_by_skill

port_scan_results

• id, host_id, port, protocol, state, service, version, product, extra_info, scan_tool, scan_date

web_findings (detailed web vulnerability info)

• id, vulnerability_id, url, parameter, http_method, payload, response_evidence, context, request_headers

scan_metadata

• id, host_id, skill_used, scan_command, scan_date, raw_output_path, notes

Indexes

Optimized for common queries:

• idx_vulnerabilities_severity on vulnerabilities(severity)
• idx_vulnerabilities_type on vulnerabilities(vulnerability_type)
• idx_vulnerabilities_host on vulnerabilities(host_id)
• idx_port_scans_host on port_scan_results(host_id)
• idx_web_findings_vuln on web_findings(vulnerability_id)

API Reference

StorageAPI Class

Initialization

api = StorageAPI(db_path="./data/results.db")

Subsystem Management

# Create subsystem
subsystem_id = api.create_subsystem(
    name="Web Application",
    description="Customer A web infrastructure",
    subnet_range="192.168.1.0/24"
)

# Get or create (returns existing if already exists)
subsystem_id = api.get_or_create_subsystem("Web Application")

# List all subsystems
subsystems = api.list_subsystems()

Vulnerability Storage

# Generic vulnerability storage
vuln_id = api.store_vulnerability(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    vuln_type="sqli",
    severity="Critical",
    title="SQL Injection in Login",
    subsystem="Web Application",  # Optional
    description="Full description...",
    affected_component="/login",
    proof_of_concept="id=1' OR '1'='1",
    cvss_score=9.8,
    cwe_id="CWE-89"
)

# SQL Injection (convenience method)
vuln_id = api.store_sqli_vulnerability(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    url="https://example.com/login?id=1",
    parameter="id",
    payload="1' OR '1'='1",
    db_type="MySQL",
    subsystem="Web Application",  # Optional
    **details
)

# XSS (convenience method)
vuln_id = api.store_xss_vulnerability(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    url="https://example.com/search?q=test",
    xss_type="reflected",  # reflected/stored/dom
    payload="<script>alert(1)</script>",
    context="html_body",  # html_body/html_attribute/javascript/dom/url
    subsystem="Web Application",  # Optional
    **details
)

# LFI (convenience method)
vuln_id = api.store_lfi_vulnerability(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    url="https://example.com/download?file=../../etc/passwd",
    payload="../../etc/passwd",
    file_read="root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash\n...",
    subsystem="Web Application",  # Optional
    **details
)

Port Scan Storage

api.store_port_scan(
    host_ip="192.168.1.100",
    ports=[
        {
            "port": 80,
            "protocol": "tcp",
            "state": "open",
            "service": "http",
            "version": "Apache httpd 2.4.41",
            "product": "Apache"
        },
        {
            "port": 443,
            "protocol": "tcp",
            "state": "open",
            "service": "https"
        }
    ],
    scan_tool="nmap",
    subsystem="External Network"  # Optional
)

Query Methods

# Get vulnerabilities with filters
vulns = api.get_vulnerabilities(
    subsystem="Web Application",  # Optional
    severity="Critical",          # Optional
    vuln_type="sqli",            # Optional
    host_ip="192.168.1.100"      # Optional
)
# Returns: List[Dict]

# Get host summary
summary = api.get_host_summary("192.168.1.100")
# Returns: Dict with open_ports, vulnerabilities, os_info, etc.

# Get statistics
stats = api.get_subsystem_statistics(subsystem="Web Application")
# Returns: Dict with total_vulnerabilities, severity_breakdown, etc.

ReportGenerator Class

gen = ReportGenerator(db_path="./data/results.db")

# Markdown report
markdown_path = gen.generate_markdown_report(
    output_path="report.md",      # Optional: auto-generates if None
    subsystem="Web Application"    # Optional: includes all if None
)

# JSON report
json_path = gen.generate_json_report(
    output_path="report.json",
    subsystem="Web Application"
)

# Executive summary only
summary = gen.generate_executive_summary(subsystem="Web Application")

# Risk score calculation
risk_info = gen.calculate_risk_score(vulnerabilities)
# Returns: {"score": 8.5, "level": "High"}

Integration with Existing Skills

All existing skills have optional storage scripts. These scripts:

1. Parse tool output (nmap XML, sqlmap JSON, etc.)
2. Call StorageAPI to persist findings
3. Support --subsystem flag for optional grouping

Example: Port Scan Storage

# Flat hierarchy
nmap -sV -p- 192.168.1.0/24 -oX scan.xml
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file scan.xml

# With subsystem
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file scan.xml \
  --subsystem "External Network"

Example: SQLi Storage

sqlmap -u "https://example.com/login?id=1" --batch --answers=continuing
python .claude/skills/exploit-sqli/scripts/sqli_storage.py \
  --host-ip 192.168.1.100 \
  --url "https://example.com/login?id=1" \
  --parameter id \
  --subsystem "Web Application" \
  --severity Critical

Usage Scenarios

Scenario 1: Multi-Session Penetration Test

Situation: You're conducting a penetration test over several days and need to maintain state across sessions.

# Day 1: Initial reconnaissance
nmap -sV -p- 192.168.1.0/24 -oX day1_scan.xml
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file day1_scan.xml \
  --subsystem "Customer A"

# Day 2: Web application testing
sqlmap -u "https://customer-a.com/login?id=1" --batch
python .claude/skills/exploit-sqli/scripts/sqli_storage.py \
  --host-ip 192.168.1.100 \
  --url "https://customer-a.com/login?id=1" \
  --parameter id \
  --subsystem "Customer A"

# Day 3: Generate report
python -c "
from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.report_generator import ReportGenerator
gen = ReportGenerator()
gen.generate_markdown_report('customer_a_report.md', 'Customer A')
"

Scenario 2: Multi-Subsystem Organization

Situation: Testing a large network with distinct subsystems (DMZ, Internal, Cloud).

# DMZ scanning
nmap -sV -p- 10.0.0.0/24 -oX dmz_scan.xml
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file dmz_scan.xml \
  --subsystem "DMZ"

# Internal network
nmap -sV -p- 192.168.1.0/24 -oX internal_scan.xml
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file internal_scan.xml \
  --subsystem "Internal"

# Cloud infrastructure
nmap -sV -p- 10.1.0.0/24 -oX cloud_scan.xml
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file cloud_scan.xml \
  --subsystem "Cloud"

# Generate subsystem-specific reports
python -c "
from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.report_generator import ReportGenerator
gen = ReportGenerator()
gen.generate_markdown_report('dmz_report.md', 'DMZ')
gen.generate_markdown_report('internal_report.md', 'Internal')
gen.generate_markdown_report('cloud_report.md', 'Cloud')
"

# Or generate comprehensive report
python -c "
gen = ReportGenerator()
gen.generate_markdown_report('full_report.md')
"

Scenario 3: Vulnerability Querying

Situation: You need to find all Critical vulnerabilities across all hosts.

from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI

api = StorageAPI()

critical_vulns = api.get_vulnerabilities(severity="Critical")

for vuln in critical_vulns:
    print(f"[{vuln['id']}] {vuln['title']}")
    print(f"  Host: {vuln['host_ip']}")
    print(f"  Type: {vuln['vulnerability_type']}")
    print(f"  CVSS: {vuln['cvss_score']}")
    print(f"  Discovered: {vuln['discovered_at']}")
    print()

Scenario 4: Flat Hierarchy Usage

Situation: Simple test without complex organization.

# No subsystem specified - uses flat hierarchy
nmap -sV -p- 192.168.1.0/24 -oX scan.xml
python .claude/skills/recon-port-scan/scripts/port_scan_storage.py \
  --xml-file scan.xml

# Query flat hierarchy
python -c "
from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI
api = StorageAPI()
api.store_xss_vulnerability(
    host_ip='192.168.1.100',
    url='https://example.com/search',
    xss_type='reflected',
    payload='<script>alert(1)</script>',
    # No subsystem = flat hierarchy
    severity='High',
    title='XSS in Search'
)
"

Scenario 5: Host-Based Investigation

Situation: Deep dive into a specific host's findings.

from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI

api = StorageAPI()

# Get comprehensive host summary
host_summary = api.get_host_summary("192.168.1.100")

print(f"IP: {host_summary['ip_address']}")
print(f"Hostname: {host_summary.get('hostname', 'Unknown')}")
print(f"OS: {host_summary.get('os_fingerprint', 'Unknown')}")
print(f"Open Ports: {len(host_summary['ports'])}")
print(f"Vulnerabilities: {len(host_summary['vulnerabilities'])}")

print("\n--- Vulnerabilities ---")
for vuln in host_summary['vulnerabilities']:
    print(f"[{vuln['severity']}] {vuln['title']}")

print("\n--- Open Ports ---")
for port in host_summary['ports']:
    print(f"Port {port['port']}/{port['protocol']}: {port.get('service', 'unknown')} ({port['state']})")

Scenario 6: Custom Queries

Situation: You need to query for specific vulnerability patterns.

from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI

api = StorageAPI()

# All web vulnerabilities in a subsystem
web_vulns = api.get_vulnerabilities(
    subsystem="Web Application",
    vuln_type=["xss", "sqli", "lfi", "ssrf", "xxe"]
)

# High-severity SQLi across all subsystems
sqli_high = api.get_vulnerabilities(
    vuln_type="sqli",
    severity=["High", "Critical"]
)

# Vulnerabilities for a specific host
host_vulns = api.get_vulnerabilities(host_ip="192.168.1.100")

Report Customization

Markdown Report Sections

Generated reports include:

1. Executive Summary - High-level overview and risk score
2. Methodology - Testing approach and tools used
3. Detailed Findings - Vulnerabilities grouped by severity
4. Host Inventory - All discovered hosts
5. Recommendations - Prioritized remediation steps
6. Appendices - Commands, tool outputs, compliance

JSON Report Schema

{
  "metadata": {
    "report_date": "2025-02-14",
    "test_period": {
      "start": "2025-02-10",
      "end": "2025-02-14"
    },
    "testers": ["pentester"]
  },
  "executive_summary": {
    "risk_score": 8.5,
    "total_vulnerabilities": 47,
    "severity_breakdown": {...}
  },
  "subsystems": [...],
  "hosts": [...],
  "vulnerabilities": [...],
  "recommendations": [...]
}

Data Management

Database Location

./data/results.db

Backup

# Simple backup
cp ./data/results.db ./data/results_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).db

# Encrypted backup (recommended for production)
gpg --cipher-algo AES256 --compress-algo 1 --symmetric ./data/results.db

Export/Import

# SQLite to SQL
sqlite3 ./data/results.db .dump > results_backup.sql

# SQL to SQLite
sqlite3 ./data/results.db < results_backup.sql

Database Reset

# CAUTION: Deletes all data
rm ./data/results.db
# Database will be recreated on next use

Performance Considerations

• Capacity: Tested with 10,000+ vulnerabilities
• Query Time: < 1 second for filtered queries
• Report Generation: < 10 seconds for full report with 1,000+ vulnerabilities
• Indexes: Automatically created for common query patterns

Security Considerations

Data Protection

1. Database Permissions: Results.db is created with 600 permissions (owner read/write only)
2. Sensitive Data: Database contains PoC code - consider encryption for production environments
3. Audit Trail: All findings include timestamps and discovery methods

Best Practices

• Regular Backups: Backup after each testing session
• Access Control: Ensure file system permissions are restrictive
• Encryption: Encrypt backups before storing in shared locations
• Retention: Follow retention policies - delete data when no longer needed

Troubleshooting

Database Locked

# Check for processes using the database
lsof ./data/results.db

# Kill blocking processes if needed
kill -9 <PID>

Import Errors

# Ensure Python path is correct
export PYTHONPATH="${PYTHONPATH}:$(pwd)"
python -c "from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI"

Report Generation Errors

# Install Jinja2 if missing
pip install jinja2

# Verify database exists
ls -lh ./data/results.db

Compliance

This storage and reporting system supports compliance with:

• OWASP Testing Guide v4.2
• PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard)
• OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology)

All timestamps are recorded in UTC for consistency.

Related Skills

• recon-port-scan - Port scanning with storage integration
• recon-subdomain - Subdomain enumeration with storage integration
• exploit-sqli - SQL injection testing with storage integration
• exploit-xss - XSS testing with storage integration
• exploit-lfi - LFI testing with storage integration

Advanced Usage

Programmatic Access

import sqlite3

conn = sqlite3.connect('./data/results.db')
cursor = conn.cursor()

# Custom SQL queries
cursor.execute("""
    SELECT h.ip_address, COUNT(v.id) as vuln_count
    FROM hosts h
    LEFT JOIN vulnerabilities v ON h.id = v.host_id
    GROUP BY h.ip_address
    ORDER BY vuln_count DESC
""")

for row in cursor.fetchall():
    print(f"{row[0]}: {row[1]} vulnerabilities")

conn.close()

Batch Operations

from .claude.skills.results-storage.scripts.storage_api import StorageAPI

api = StorageAPI()

# Store multiple vulnerabilities
vulnerabilities = [
    {"host_ip": "192.168.1.100", "vuln_type": "xss", "severity": "High", ...},
    {"host_ip": "192.168.1.101", "vuln_type": "sqli", "severity": "Critical", ...},
]

for vuln_data in vulnerabilities:
    api.store_vulnerability(**vuln_data)

This skill provides the foundation for persistent, organized penetration testing data management across all pentest-skills capabilities.

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