- name
- web3-poc-foundry
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- Complete Foundry PoC writing guide + all cheatcodes + DeFiHackLabs reproduction patterns. Use this when building a proof of concept exploit, setting up a fork test, using Foundry cheatcodes, or reproducing a known DeFi hack for learning.
# PoC WRITING + FOUNDRY COMPLETE REFERENCE
Immunefi requires RUNNABLE code. Not pseudocode. Not steps. Running Foundry tests with before/after logs and a passing assert.
---
## QUICK START
```bash
# Immunefi official templates (preferred for submissions)
forge init my-poc --template immunefi-team/forge-poc-templates --branch default
forge init my-poc --template immunefi-team/forge-poc-templates --branch reentrancy
forge init my-poc --template immunefi-team/forge-poc-templates --branch flash_loan
forge init my-poc --template immunefi-team/forge-poc-templates --branch price_manipulation
# Or blank Foundry project
forge init my-poc
cd my-poc
# Setup .env
echo "MAINNET_RPC_URL=https://eth.llamarpc.com" > .env
echo "BASE_RPC_URL=https://base.llamarpc.com" >> .env
echo "ARB_RPC_URL=https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc" >> .env
# Run exploit
source .env
forge test --match-test testExploit -vvvv --fork-url $MAINNET_RPC_URL
```
---
## STANDARD PoC TEMPLATE (Production Quality for Immunefi)
```solidity
// SPDX-License-Identifier: UNLICENSED
pragma solidity ^0.8.10;
import "forge-std/Test.sol";
import "forge-std/console.sol";
/**
* @title [Protocol Name] - [Bug Description]
* @notice PoC for Immunefi submission
* @dev Demonstrates [impact] by exploiting [root cause]
*
* Vulnerable contract: [address] ([name])
* Vulnerable function: [functionName]
* Immunefi program: [URL]
* Severity: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
*/
// Minimal interfaces — only what you need
interface IVulnProtocol {
function deposit(uint256 amount) external;
function withdraw(uint256 amount) external;
function balanceOf(address) external view returns (uint256);
}
interface IERC20 {
function approve(address, uint256) external returns (bool);
function balanceOf(address) external view returns (uint256);
function transfer(address, uint256) external returns (bool);
function transferFrom(address, address, uint256) external returns (bool);
}
contract ExploitPoC is Test {
// ============================================================
// CONFIGURATION
// ============================================================
uint256 constant ATTACK_BLOCK = 18_000_000; // pin block for reproducibility
address constant VULN_CONTRACT = 0x...;
address constant TOKEN = 0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000; // example token placeholder
IVulnProtocol vuln = IVulnProtocol(VULN_CONTRACT);
IERC20 token = IERC20(TOKEN);
// ============================================================
// SETUP
// ============================================================
function setUp() public {
vm.createSelectFork(vm.envString("MAINNET_RPC_URL"), ATTACK_BLOCK);
vm.label(VULN_CONTRACT, "VulnerableProtocol");
vm.label(TOKEN, "USDC");
vm.label(address(this), "Attacker");
}
// ============================================================
// EXPLOIT
// ============================================================
function testExploit() public {
uint256 attackerBefore = token.balanceOf(address(this));
uint256 protocolBefore = token.balanceOf(VULN_CONTRACT);
console.log("=== INITIAL STATE ===");
console.log("Attacker USDC: ", attackerBefore);
console.log("Protocol USDC: ", protocolBefore);
console.log("--------------------");
// Step 1: [description]
deal(TOKEN, address(this), 1e6); // 1 USDC starting capital
// Step 2: [description]
token.approve(VULN_CONTRACT, type(uint256).max);
vuln.deposit(1e6);
// Step 3: [the exploit]
// ... exploit logic ...
uint256 attackerAfter = token.balanceOf(address(this));
uint256 protocolAfter = token.balanceOf(VULN_CONTRACT);
console.log("=== FINAL STATE ===");
console.log("Attacker USDC: ", attackerAfter);
console.log("Protocol USDC: ", protocolAfter);
console.log("Profit: ", attackerAfter - attackerBefore);
console.log("Protocol loss: ", protocolBefore - protocolAfter);
assertGt(attackerAfter, attackerBefore, "Exploit failed: no profit");
}
}
```
### What a Passing PoC Output Looks Like
```
Running 1 test for test/Exploit.t.sol:ExploitPoC
[PASS] testExploit() (gas: 1234567)
Logs:
=== INITIAL STATE ===
Attacker USDC: 100000
Protocol USDC: 5000000
--------------------
=== FINAL STATE ===
Attacker USDC: 600000
Protocol USDC: 4500000
Profit: 500000
Protocol loss: 500000
Test result: ok. 1 passed; 0 failed
```
The before/after numbers ARE your proof. Paste this output directly into the Immunefi report.
---
## ESSENTIAL CHEATCODES — FULL REFERENCE
### Identity / Caller Control
```solidity
vm.prank(address who);
// Next single call is from `who`
// vm.prank(owner); target.setAdmin(attacker);
vm.startPrank(address who);
vm.stopPrank();
// ALL calls between start/stop are from `who`
vm.startPrank(address msgSender, address txOrigin);
// Set both msg.sender AND tx.origin simultaneously
vm.assume(bool condition);
// Skip fuzz test case if condition is false
```
### State Manipulation
```solidity
vm.deal(address who, uint256 ethAmount);
// Give ETH to any address
// vm.deal(attacker, 10 ether);
deal(address token, address to, uint256 amount);
// Give ERC20 tokens — works with any verified contract
// deal(USDC, attacker, 1_000_000e6); — gives 1M USDC without a source
vm.store(address target, bytes32 slot, bytes32 value);
// Write directly to any storage slot
vm.load(address target, bytes32 slot) returns (bytes32);
// Read any storage slot directly
vm.warp(uint256 timestamp);
// Set block.timestamp
// vm.warp(block.timestamp + 24 hours);
vm.roll(uint256 blockNumber);
// Set block.number
// vm.roll(block.number + 1000);
vm.fee(uint256 basefee);
// Set block.basefee
vm.chainId(uint256 id);
// Set block.chainid (for cross-chain signature tests)
```
### Fork Control
```solidity
vm.createFork(string memory urlOrAlias) returns (uint256 forkId);
vm.createFork(string memory urlOrAlias, uint256 blockNumber) returns (uint256 forkId);
vm.createSelectFork(string memory urlOrAlias, uint256 blockNumber) returns (uint256 forkId);
// Creates AND selects the fork — use this one
vm.selectFork(uint256 forkId);
// Switch between forks (for cross-chain tests)
vm.activeFork() returns (uint256);
// Get current fork ID
// Cross-chain test pattern:
uint256 mainnetFork = vm.createFork(vm.envString("MAINNET_RPC_URL"), 18_000_000);
uint256 baseFork = vm.createFork(vm.envString("BASE_RPC_URL"), 5_000_000);
vm.selectFork(mainnetFork);
// do mainnet action
vm.selectFork(baseFork);
// do base action
```
### Snapshot / Revert
```solidity
uint256 snapshot = vm.snapshot();
// Save entire EVM state
vm.revertTo(uint256 snapshotId);
// Restore to saved state
// Pattern: test multiple attack paths from same starting state
uint256 snap = vm.snapshot();
// test path A
vm.revertTo(snap);
// test path B
```
### Mocking
```solidity
vm.mockCall(address callee, bytes calldata data, bytes calldata returnData);
// Make any call to callee with data return returnData
// Example: mock stale Chainlink price (4 hours ago)
vm.mockCall(
PRICE_FEED,
abi.encodeWithSelector(AggregatorV3Interface.latestRoundData.selector),
abi.encode(uint80(1), int256(63000e8), uint256(0), block.timestamp - 4 hours, uint80(1))
);
vm.mockCallRevert(address callee, bytes calldata data, bytes calldata revertData);
// Make a call revert
vm.clearMockedCalls();
// Remove all mocks
```
### Signature Helpers
```solidity
(uint8 v, bytes32 r, bytes32 s) = vm.sign(uint256 privateKey, bytes32 digest);
// Sign a hash with a private key
// Usage:
bytes32 hash = keccak256(abi.encodePacked(
"\x19\x01",
DOMAIN_SEPARATOR,
keccak256(abi.encode(PERMIT_TYPEHASH, owner, spender, amount, nonce, deadline))
));
(uint8 v, bytes32 r, bytes32 s) = vm.sign(privateKey, hash);
vm.addr(uint256 privateKey) returns (address);
// Get address from private key
// uint256 key = 0xBEEF; address user = vm.addr(key);
// Generate named test address:
address attacker = makeAddr("attacker"); // deterministic, labeled
```
### Expect Assertions
```solidity
vm.expectRevert();
// Next call MUST revert (any reason)
vm.expectRevert(bytes4 errorSelector);
// Next call MUST revert with specific custom error selector
vm.expectRevert(bytes memory revertData);
// Next call MUST revert with specific data
vm.expectEmit(bool checkTopic1, bool checkTopic2, bool checkTopic3, bool checkData);
// Assert event is emitted — MUST precede the call
vm.expectEmit(true, true, false, true);
emit Transfer(from, to, amount); // declare expected event
target.transferFrom(from, to, amount); // then the actual call
vm.expectCall(address callee, bytes calldata data);
// Assert callee is called with data during next call
```
### Labels (for Readable Traces)
```solidity
vm.label(address addr, string memory name);
// Makes traces show "USDC" instead of "0xA0b86..."
// Always label in setUp():
vm.label(USDC, "USDC");
vm.label(TARGET, "VulnerableVault");
vm.label(attacker, "Attacker");
```
### Assert Helpers
```solidity
assertEq(a, b, "message"); // a == b
assertGt(a, b, "message"); // a > b
assertLt(a, b, "message"); // a < b
assertGe(a, b, "message"); // a >= b
assertLe(a, b, "message"); // a <= b
assertTrue(condition, "msg"); // condition is true
assertFalse(condition, "msg");
```
---
## FORK TESTING PATTERNS
### Standard Mainnet Fork (Pin Block)
```solidity
function setUp() public {
vm.createSelectFork(vm.envString("MAINNET_RPC_URL"), 18_000_000);
vm.label(USDC, "USDC");
vm.label(TARGET, "Target");
}
```
### Multi-Fork Test (Cross-Chain Signature Replay PoC)
```solidity
uint256 mainnetFork;
uint256 arbFork;
function setUp() public {
mainnetFork = vm.createFork(vm.envString("MAINNET_RPC_URL"), 18_000_000);
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