: Admins use it to "attack" their own servers to ensure that unauthorized paths return a 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found status. Where to Find It
: Often found within the SecLists repository , which is the industry standard for security wordlists.
: .env , config.php , web.config , settings.json . Backup Directories : /backup , /old , /temp , /archive.zip . Development Assets : /dev , /test , /git/ , /bitbucket . Common Use Cases 10KHttp.txt
is a well-known wordlist used by cybersecurity professionals and system administrators for web fuzzing, directory discovery, and security auditing. What is 10KHttp.txt?
It is a curated list containing approximately 10,000 common directory names, file paths, and administrative endpoints used by web servers. Security researchers use this list with tools like , ffuf , or Gobuster to identify hidden or unprotected pages on a website. Key Components The list typically includes common paths such as: : Admins use it to "attack" their own
: Discovering hidden subdirectories that are not linked from the main homepage.
: Identifying sensitive files (like .htpasswd or .git ) that were accidentally left public. Backup Directories : /backup , /old , /temp , /archive
: /admin , /administrator , /login , /wp-login.php .