EMBA

5.9easy start · #38 of 73
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Runs on Linux, self-hosted.

EMBA is ranked #38 of 73 in reverse engineering tools on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

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EMBA Free Free and open source firmware analysis environment github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Purpose: EMBA analyzes embedded-device firmware through extraction, static and dynamic analysis, SBOM generation, and web-based vulnerability reporting.
Intended users: EMBA is designed for penetration testers, product security teams, developers, and responsible product managers.
Firmware checks: Its modules check for issues including outdated software, vulnerable scripts, hard-coded passwords, weak binary functions, and weak file permissions.
SBOM: The F15 module generates a JSON SBOM from identified software inventory using CycloneDX.
Vulnerability aggregation: The F20 module aggregates detected version numbers and searches for known vulnerabilities and possible exploits.
Integration: The project site announces an integration with Dependency-Track.
Run environment: The project recommends running EMBA in a virtual machine with current Kali Linux and using its default Docker mode.
Security caution: The maintainers warn that developer mode can execute malicious code and harm the host system.
System requirements: The installation guide lists 16 GB or more of RAM, at least 8 processor cores recommended, and 30–100 GB of free disk space.
Architecture support: EMBA is designed for x86-64 and the guide says it does not run on ARM architecture.
Linux support: The installation guide says current Kali Linux is recommended and Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 should also work.
Project maturity: The FAQ describes EMBA as a research and testing platform that may include raw code and says it is not recommended for productive or unprotected environments.
Support: The FAQ directs users to open a GitHub issue with the question label for help.
Price from: Free

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Sources

github.com/e-m-b-a/emba· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/e-m-b-a/emba/wiki/Feature-overview· checked 4 Oct 2026
securefirmware.de· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/e-m-b-a/emba/wiki/Installation· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/e-m-b-a/emba/wiki/FAQ· checked 4 Oct 2026