Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)
MobSF is an automated mobile application security testing framework offering static and dynamic analysis of Android and iOS apps.
Legal & ethical use. Use this tool only on systems, networks and data that you own or have explicit written permission to test. Unauthorised access or scanning can break computer-misuse laws (for example Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, and equivalents elsewhere). Practise in your own lab or in authorised environments such as CTFs.
What it is used for
- Run a static analysis of an APK you are authorised to test
- Review manifest, permissions and hard-coded secrets
Key features
- Static analysis
- Dynamic analysis support
- Web UI and REST API
Installation
Use the official Docker image or follow the docs.
Beginner usage guide
Upload an APK, then read the permissions, exported components and code findings, and verify each finding manually.
Example commands
Run these only against your own lab or authorised targets. Placeholder addresses such as 192.0.2.x are documentation ranges.
Run with Docker (docs)
docker run -it --rm -p 8000:8000 opensecurity/mobile-security-framework-mobsf:latestThen open http://localhost:8000; check the docs for the current image tag and credentials.
References
Source verification
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27
Links checked over HTTP: 2026-10-27 07:51 UTC — official: 200, docs: 200, repo: 200
Commands were written from the official documentation and have not been executed on this site; test them in your lab.