Metasploit Framework

Overview

Metasploit is the world's most used penetration testing framework. It contains 2,000+ exploits, 500+ payloads, and extensive post-exploitation modules. Use it to validate vulnerabilities found during scanning, demonstrate impact, establish persistent access, and pivot through networks. Integrates with Nmap output for seamless workflow.

Instructions

Step 1: Setup and Database

# Start Metasploit with database (stores results across sessions)
msfdb init
msfconsole