How to Install and Use Burp Suite on Termux (Mobile Pentesting)
Hi everyone! In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Burp Suite on Kali NetHunter (rootless) and how to use Burp Suite on Termux. We’ll also briefly cover what Burp Suite is, what it’s used for, and how it works on ARM-based Android devices.
What is Burp Suite?
Burp Suite is a comprehensive platform for web application penetration testing. It works as an intercepting proxy that allows testers to inspect, modify, and replay HTTP and HTTPS traffic between a browser and a web server.
Key Features of Burp Suite
- Intercepting Proxy: View and modify HTTP/HTTPS traffic in real time.
- Target Mapping: Automatically discovers application content and endpoints.
- WebSocket Support: Inspect and edit WebSocket messages.
- HTTPS Handling: Decrypt HTTPS traffic using a custom CA certificate.
- Manual Testing: Replay and edit individual requests and responses.
- Token Analysis: Analyze randomness of session tokens.
- Fuzzing: Perform targeted fuzzing with Intruder and Turbo Intruder.
- Automated Scanning: Passive and active vulnerability scanning.
- Extensibility: Add features using the Burp Extender API.
- Reporting: Generate detailed vulnerability reports.
Installation Process
Step 1: Start Kali NetHunter (Rootless)
Open Termux and switch to the Kali NetHunter root environment:
nh -r
Step 2: Update Kali NetHunter
Ensure your NetHunter environment is up to date:
apt update && apt upgrade -y
Step 3: Install Burp Suite
Install Burp Suite using APT:
apt install burpsuite -y
Step 4: Start GUI Mode (KeX)
Burp Suite requires a graphical environment. Start the KeX server:
nh kex &
Step 5: Launch Burp Suite
Open the KeX desktop via VNC and navigate to:
Applications → Web Application Analysis → Burp Suite
Step 6: Start Pentesting
Burp Suite is now ready to use. You can intercept traffic, analyze requests, and perform web and mobile application testing directly from your Android device.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed and configured Burp Suite on Termux using Kali NetHunter (rootless). This setup allows you to perform professional-grade web application testing on an Android device without root access.