Metasploit Framework
Metasploit Framework is an open-source penetration testing tool distributed under the BSD-style license. Its primary interface includes modules and post-exploitation modules for targets such as msfconsole; SMB, SSH, HTTP, Kubernetes, databases, and Active Directory. There are official installation packages for Linux and macOS, Kali Linux comes pre-installed; API documentation is offered for module writing.
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SecuritypentestexploitrubyBSD-3-Clause (çekirdek) + GPL'li bileşenler
Common commercial products in this category: Burp Suite Professional, Nessus, Cobalt Strike
What can it do?
- You can use the msfconsole interface to manage infiltration testing processes.
- You can use API documentation to develop your own modules.
- In the msfconsole interface, you select modules and set their options to run authorized infiltration tests.
Heads up
- • High number of open issues (626)
- • GPL license — usage restricted
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