The Metasploit Framework is a powerful penetration testing tool that allows security professionals to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and conduct security assessments. Here's a tutorial to help you get started with Metasploit:
Installation:
- Start by downloading and installing Metasploit Framework on your system. You can obtain it from the Rapid7 website or use the pre-installed version available in Kali Linux.
- Follow the installation instructions provided by Rapid7 or refer to the Metasploit documentation for detailed steps based on your operating system.
Starting Metasploit:
- Open a terminal and type
msfconsole
to launch the Metasploit console. This will load the Metasploit Framework and display the command-line interface.
- Open a terminal and type
Understanding Modules:
- Metasploit uses modules to perform specific tasks, such as scanning, exploiting, and post-exploitation actions.
- Use the
show
command to view available modules. For example,show exploits
lists all available exploit modules, whileshow auxiliary
lists auxiliary modules.
Searching for Modules:
- Utilize the search functionality to find specific modules. For instance,
search smb
will display all modules related to the SMB protocol. - Narrow down the results by using specific keywords related to the target, vulnerability, or technology you want to exploit.
- Utilize the search functionality to find specific modules. For instance,
Selecting Modules:
- Once you've identified a module, use the
use
command followed by the module path to select it. For example,use exploit/windows/smb/ms08_067_netapi
selects the MS08-067 exploit module for Windows SMB.
- Once you've identified a module, use the
Configuring Options:
- Check the module options using the
show options
command. This lists the required and optional parameters for the selected module. - Set the values of the required parameters using the
set
command. For example,set RHOSTS 192.168.1.100
sets the target's IP address.
- Check the module options using the
Exploiting:
- Execute the
exploit
command to launch the selected exploit. Metasploit will attempt to exploit the target based on the specified options. - Monitor the console output for feedback on the progress of the exploit. Successful exploitation may provide a remote shell or other access to the target system.
- Execute the
Post-Exploitation:
- Once you've gained access to the target system, use post-exploitation modules to perform various actions, such as privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or lateral movement.
- Explore post-exploitation modules using the
show post
command and select a module usinguse
followed by the module path. - Configure the required options, set any additional parameters, and execute the module using the
run
command.
Meterpreter Shell:
- Meterpreter is a post-exploitation payload that provides an advanced shell with extensive capabilities.
- If the exploit succeeds and a Meterpreter session is established, you can interact with the session using various commands, such as
shell
,upload
,download
, andscreenshot
.