performing-dns-enumeration-and-zone-transfer - Perform DNS enumeration and zone transfer on target domains.
Enumerates DNS records, attempts zone transfers, and brute-forces subdomains to map attack surface and identify misconfigurations.
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Updated: 2026-09-23Capabilities
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What this skill does
- Enumerate standard DNS records
- Attempt AXFR zone transfers
- Brute-force target subdomains
- Perform reverse DNS lookups
- Analyze DNS security configurations
- Map subdomains to IP addresses
Inputs
- Target domain name
- Subdomain brute-force wordlist
- Written testing authorization
Outputs
- Zone transfer results file
- Discovered subdomains list
- Resolved subdomains CSV file
- HTTP probe results file
- DNS enumeration report
Requirements
- Written authorization to test target domain
- Installed DNS enumeration tools (dig, dnsrecon, subfinder, amass)
- Network access to target DNS servers on UDP/TCP port 53