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This research presents an innovative pipeline which integrates advanced tools like EMBA and Ghidra with a prompt-based Large Language Model (LLM) to enhance firmware vulnerability detection especially in dealing with black-box type of systems. The pipeline automates key stages beginning with identifying the binary using EMBA and continuing by decompiling the same with Ghidra to get pseudo-code. To overcome token limitations, the pseudo-code for this analysis is segmented into smaller chunks utilizing regex for recursive analysis. The agent based on the LLM takes inspiration from The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) IoT Security Testing Guide and provides vulnerability detection with appropriate CWE ID assignments and suggestions for mitigations, leading to detailed vulnerability reports. The pipeline was tested on Damn Vulnerable Router Firmware, a custom-created vulnerable code, and binaries with known CVEs. The outcomes show how the pipeline demonstrates efficiency for a broad range of vulnerabilities and details other forms of addressing the issue beyond simple tools. The approach is highly improved in terms of automation, contextual understanding, and scalability, and it opens the way for more comprehensive IoT and operational technology (OT) security solutions. Blackbox Firmware Security Internet of Things Large Language Models Machine Learning OWASP Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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