Metasploit

What it does

Metasploit Framework bundles exploits, payloads, and post-exploitation modules into one extensible platform. It's the most widely used framework for developing and launching exploits.

Common use cases

• •Develop and test custom exploit modules against vulnerable services in a lab environment.
• •Perform end-to-end penetration testing from initial access through post-exploitation and pivoting.
• •Use auxiliary modules for scanning, fingerprinting, and vulnerability verification across targets.

Key features

• •Contains thousands of exploits, payloads, and auxiliary modules in a single framework.
• •Supports Meterpreter for extensive post-exploitation capabilities on compromised hosts.
• •Provides a console interface, web UI, and REST API for automation.
• •Actively maintained with weekly updates including new exploit modules.

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