Basics of Metasploit Framework

Before we put our hands onto the Metasploit Framework, let us understand the basic terminology used in Metasploit. However, the following modules are not just terminologies, but modules that are the heart and soul of the Metasploit project:

• Exploit: This is a piece of code which, when executed, will trigger the vulnerability at the target.
• Payload: This is a piece of code that runs at the target after a successful exploitation is done. It defines the type of access and actions we need to gain on the target system.
• Auxiliary: These are modules that provide additional functionalities such as scanning, fuzzing, sniffing, and much more.
• Encoder: These are used to obfuscate modules to avoid detection by a protection mechanism such as an antivirus or a firewall.
• Meterpreter: This is a payload that uses in-memory stagers based on DLL injections. It provides a variety of functions to perform at the target, which makes it a popular choice.