PageSearch Mode
PageSearch is an extended deep search function that analyzes all subdomains discovered during basic scan. It performs comprehensive content analysis to find sensitive data and hidden elements.
Note: PageSearch is optional — you can enable or disable it during pre-scan preparation steps.
How PageSearch Works
- Takes all subdomains found during basic scan
- Crawls each subdomain deeply
- Analyzes page content, source code, and linked files
- Extracts sensitive information and downloads discovered files
What PageSearch Returns
PageSearch extends basic scan results with the following categories:
🔑 Credentials & Secrets
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Email addresses | Additional emails not found during basic scan |
| API keys | Exposed API keys in source code or configs |
| Exposed passwords | Hardcoded or leaked credentials |
| Cookies | Cookie names and values |
📋 Web Page Elements
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Hidden forms | Forms with type="hidden" attributes |
| Input fields | Data input elements |
| Other elements | Comments, metadata, debug info |
📁 Files Discovery & Download
PageSearch can find and automatically download various file types:
| File Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Documents | .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx |
| Config files | .env, .cfg, .ini, .yaml, .json |
| Database files | .sql, .db, .sqlite, .bak |
Feature: All discovered files are automatically downloaded to the report directory for offline analysis.
🔍 Keyword Search in PDFs
You can specify custom keywords during scan configuration. PageSearch will:
- Download all discovered PDF files
- Search for your keywords inside each PDF
- Report matches with context
Example Output
Note: This example may not be fully representative as the scanned site is not a real-world domain.
When to Use PageSearch
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Quick reconnaissance | ❌ Skip PageSearch |
| Deep investigation | ✅ Enable PageSearch |
| Looking for credentials | ✅ Enable PageSearch |
| Time-sensitive scan | ❌ Skip PageSearch |
| Comprehensive audit | ✅ Enable PageSearch |
Warning: PageSearch significantly increases scan time depending on the number of subdomains and pages.