| name | performing-credential-access-with-lazagne |
| description | Extract stored credentials from compromised endpoints using the LaZagne post-exploitation tool to recover passwords from browsers, databases, system vaults, and applications during authorized red team operations. |
| domain | cybersecurity |
| subdomain | red-teaming |
| tags | ["red-team","credential-access","lazagne","post-exploitation","password-recovery","credential-dumping","lateral-movement"] |
| version | 1.0 |
| author | mahipal |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| d3fend_techniques | ["File Metadata Consistency Validation","Content Format Conversion","File Content Analysis","Platform Hardening","File Format Verification"] |
| nist_csf | ["ID.RA-01","GV.OV-02","DE.AE-07"] |
Performing Credential Access with LaZagne
Overview
LaZagne is an open-source post-exploitation tool designed to retrieve credentials stored on local systems. It supports Windows, Linux, and macOS, with the most extensive module library for Windows. LaZagne recovers passwords from browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera), email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird), databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), system stores (Windows Credential Manager, LSA secrets, DPAPI), Wi-Fi profiles, Git credentials, and dozens of other applications. The tool is categorized under MITRE ATT&CK T1555 (Credentials from Password Stores) and is listed as software S0349. Red teams use LaZagne after gaining initial access to harvest stored credentials that enable lateral movement and privilege escalation.
When to Use
- When conducting security assessments that involve performing credential access with lazagne
- When following incident response procedures for related security events
- When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
- When validating security controls through hands-on testing
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with red teaming concepts and tools
- Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
- Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
- Appropriate authorization for any testing activities
Objectives
- Deploy LaZagne on compromised Windows, Linux, or macOS endpoints
- Extract credentials from all supported password stores
- Parse and prioritize recovered credentials for lateral movement
- Identify high-value credentials (domain admin, service accounts, cloud access)
- Document credential harvesting results with appropriate evidence handling
- Correlate recovered credentials with BloodHound attack paths
MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
- T1555 - Credentials from Password Stores
- T1555.003 - Credentials from Password Stores: Credentials from Web Browsers
- T1555.004 - Credentials from Password Stores: Windows Credential Manager
- T1552.001 - Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files
- T1552.002 - Unsecured Credentials: Credentials in Registry
- T1003.004 - OS Credential Dumping: LSA Secrets
- T1539 - Steal Web Session Cookie
Workflow
Phase 1: LaZagne Deployment
- Transfer LaZagne to the compromised host:
# Pre-compiled executable (Windows)
# Transfer lazagne.exe via C2 channel or file upload
# Python version (requires Python on target)
git clone https://github.com/AlessandroZ/LaZagne.git
cd LaZagne
pip install -r requirements.txt
