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Apkx-Hunter v2.6.0
APKX-Hunter v2.6.0 — Debian Package Release
Version 2.6.0 is one of the biggest milestones in the project's development, introducing native Debian packaging and a significantly improved Linux installation experience.
Highlights
Native Debian Package Support
APKX-Hunter is now available as a native Debian package (.deb).
Features include:
- Native
.debpackage - System-wide installation
- Desktop application launcher
- Custom application icon
- Application menu integration
- Automatic installation of framework assets
- Improved Linux filesystem integration
New --install-dependencies Command
The previous Bash-based install.sh installer has been completely removed.
APKX-Hunter now provides a built-in dependency installer:
apkxhunter --install-dependenciesThis command automatically checks for required external tools and installs any missing dependencies, providing a much cleaner and more integrated user experience.
100% C-Based Installation Workflow
The installation workflow has been redesigned to align with the project's philosophy of being written entirely in C.
Changes include:
- Removed the legacy
install.sh - Integrated dependency management directly into APKX-Hunter
- Simplified deployment for Debian-based systems
❤️ Support the Project
If APKX-Hunter helps your Android security research, malware analysis, reverse engineering, or bug bounty workflow, consider supporting the project by starring the repository and sharing it with the community.
Thank you to everyone who has tested, reported issues, contributed feedback, and supported the project.
APKX-Hunter v2.6.0 is a major step toward becoming a professional Android security framework for Linux security researchers.
Apkx-Hunter v2.5.1
Fixed
- Prevents AI-based analysis from running when the required model is missing.
Added
- Automatic ML model availability check during startup.
NOTE: Please keep the model.bin and apkxhunter tool executable in the same folder together.
Apkx-Hunter v2.5.0
APKX-Hunter v2.5.0
This release focuses on improving automation, scalability, framework stability, and usability. APKX-Hunter now supports automatic extraction and recursive analysis of Android application packages while providing a detailed statistics summary after each scan.
New Features
Recursive Multi-APK Scanning
- Added recursive scanning support for multiple APK files. Designed for large-scale Android application analysis. Automatically processes all detected APKs during extraction.
Automatic Package Extraction
- APKX-Hunter can now automatically extract and analyze APKs from the following package formats: APKS, APKM, XAPK, ZIP
The framework extracts the package, detects APK files, and starts the analysis automatically.
Silent Batch Mode
- Added a silent batch mode for large-scale scans. Reduces terminal output while preserving analysis results. Suitable for automated workflows and bulk analysis.
End-of-Scan Statistics
A statistics summary is displayed after each scan, including:
- APKs Scanned
- Files Analyzed
- Secret Patterns Detected
- Patterns Detected
- MASVS Findings
Enhanced Command-Line Interface:
Improved argument parsing. Better input validation. Clearer error reporting. Improved command handling.
Framework Stability
Improved error handling. Improved memory management. Multiple internal stability improvements and bug fixes.
Improvements
- Optimized recursive scanning workflow. Improved package extraction pipeline. Better handling of invalid inputs. Improved reliability during long-running scans.
NOTE: Please keep the model.bin and apkxhunter tool executable in the same folder together.
Apkx-Hunter v2.0.0
🚀 Apkx-Hunter v2.0.0 Released!
This is a major update that introduces comprehensive OWASP MASVS (Mobile Application Security Verification Standard) security scanning.
🛡️ What's New: OWASP MASVS Scanning
Apkx-Hunter now scans for vulnerabilities across 15 security categories with 240+ detection patterns:
| # | Category | Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weak Cryptography | 28 |
| 2 | Certificate Pinning | 13 |
| 3 | Root Detection | 20 |
| 4 | Anti Debugging | 9 |
| 5 | Anti Tamper | 3 |
| 6 | SharedPreferences | 8 |
| 7 | SQLite | 9 |
| 8 | External Storage | 11 |
| 9 | Dynamic Code Loading | 10 |
| 10 | Reflection | 9 |
| 11 | Runtime Command Execution | 9 |
| 12 | WebView Security | 13 |
| 13 | Network Security | 10 |
| 14 | SSL Validation | 10 |
| 15 | Native Library Loading | 4 |
| TOTAL | 166 |
APKXHunter v1.0.1
Fixed
- Fixed a bug that could cause unexpected behavior during APK analysis.
- Improved overall stability.
Apkx-Hunter v1.0.0
v1.0.0
Features
- JADX integration
- APKTool integration
- APK/APKM/APKS/AAB/XAPK extraction
- Secret detection
- Endpoint detection
- Android permission analysis
- Native (.so) library detection
- File inventory generation
- ML-based Secret Classification Engine
- Folder scanning
- APKTool folder scanning
- Automated dependency installer
- Comprehensive CLI help
- Public documentation