Weโre excited to announce the release of Sn1per SE v11.0, a major update that delivers a fully refactored codebase, new reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning tools, and powerful scan resume and debugging capabilities.
This release focuses on stability, performance, and visibility, making large-scale penetration testing, red teaming, and continuous security assessments faster and easier than ever.
๐ Whatโs New in Sn1per SE v11.0
๐ง Complete Codebase Refactor
Sn1per SE v11.0 includes a full architectural refactor designed to improve:
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Logging consistency and structure
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Debugging and troubleshooting workflows
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Code standardization and long-term maintainability
This foundational improvement ensures greater reliability and smoother future updates.

๐ฅ๏ธ Official Support for Latest Kali & Ubuntu (2026.01)
Sn1per SE v11.0 now fully supports:
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Latest Kali Linux images
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Latest Ubuntu releases (2026.01)
This ensures seamless installation and execution in modern offensive security environments, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.
๐ง Intelligent Scan Resume Functionality
Large scans no longer need to restart from scratch.
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All scans now support resume from last completed module
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Resume metadata is stored per workspace
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Detailed state tracking for long-running engagements
๐ Resume data and module-level output are stored under:
๐ New Debugging & Verbose Capabilities
Sn1per SE v11.0 introduces advanced troubleshooting controls:
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-dbโ Enable debug mode -
-vโ Enable verbose output -
-rrโ Remove resume files and start clean
These switches provide deep visibility into scan execution, ideal for complex environments and custom workflows.
๐งฐ New Tools Added in v11.0
Sn1per SE continues to expand its integrated toolset with industry-trusted utilities:
๐ Network & SMB Enumeration
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enum4linux-ng โ Modern SMB enumeration
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smbmap โ SMB share and permission discovery
๐ Web & Application Reconnaissance
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httpx โ Enumerate live hosts, ports, and URLs
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gowitness โ Automated web screenshots
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shortscan โ IIS shortname vulnerability detection
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retire.js โ JavaScript library vulnerability scanning
โ๏ธ Cloud & OSINT
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msftrecon โ Microsoft cloud service enumeration
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blackwidow โ OSINT spidering and domain reconnaissance
๐จ Enhanced CLI Reporting
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New color-coded vulnerability output
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Visual risk bar indicators
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Improved host status summaries for rapid triage
๐ New & Updated Vulnerability Templates
๐ New Scan Templates
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IIS Shortname Vulnerability Template
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RetireJS Vulnerability Scan Template
๐ Updated Templates
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All Nuclei DAST templates updated to the latest version for improved detection accuracy and performance

โ๏ธ New Configuration Settings
Sn1per SE v11.0 introduces fine-grained control over new functionality:
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NUCLEI_TAKEOVER_SCAN -
MSFTRECON -
BLACKWIDOW_OSINT -
HTTPX -
SHORTSCAN -
GOWITNESS -
VERBOSE -
DEBUG -
REMOVE_RESUME_FILES
These settings allow teams to customize scans, optimize performance, and tailor Sn1per for different assessment types.
โ Why Upgrade to Sn1per SE v11.0?
Sn1per SE v11.0 is built for modern offensive security operations, delivering:
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Faster and resumable scans
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Improved reliability and logging
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Expanded recon, OSINT, and vulnerability coverage
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Better visibility into scan results
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Full compatibility with current Linux environments
Whether youโre running continuous attack surface monitoring, red team engagements, or enterprise penetration tests, v11.0 provides the tooling and stability you need.
๐ฅ Get Started with Sn1per SE v11.0 Today
Upgrade now to take advantage of the most powerful and flexible Sn1per release to date.
๐ Run ‘sniper -u’ or the “Updates” function from the Sn1per Professional or Enterprise web UI to upgrade today.
