PenHeal: A Two-Stage LLM Framework for Automated Pentesting and Optimal Remediation
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2407.17788v1
- Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:42:14 GMT
- Title: PenHeal: A Two-Stage LLM Framework for Automated Pentesting and Optimal Remediation
- Authors: Junjie Huang, Quanyan Zhu,
- Abstract summary: PenHeal is a two-stage LLM-based framework designed to autonomously identify and security vulnerabilities.
This paper introduces PenHeal, a two-stage LLM-based framework designed to autonomously identify and security vulnerabilities.
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- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Abstract: Recent advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown significant potential in enhancing cybersecurity defenses against sophisticated threats. LLM-based penetration testing is an essential step in automating system security evaluations by identifying vulnerabilities. Remediation, the subsequent crucial step, addresses these discovered vulnerabilities. Since details about vulnerabilities, exploitation methods, and software versions offer crucial insights into system weaknesses, integrating penetration testing with vulnerability remediation into a cohesive system has become both intuitive and necessary. This paper introduces PenHeal, a two-stage LLM-based framework designed to autonomously identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. The framework integrates two LLM-enabled components: the Pentest Module, which detects multiple vulnerabilities within a system, and the Remediation Module, which recommends optimal remediation strategies. The integration is facilitated through Counterfactual Prompting and an Instructor module that guides the LLMs using external knowledge to explore multiple potential attack paths effectively. Our experimental results demonstrate that PenHeal not only automates the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities but also significantly improves vulnerability coverage by 31%, increases the effectiveness of remediation strategies by 32%, and reduces the associated costs by 46% compared to baseline models. These outcomes highlight the transformative potential of LLMs in reshaping cybersecurity practices, offering an innovative solution to defend against cyber threats.
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