Exploiting the module structure

It is very essential to understand the exploit module structure as it will help us in proper analysis of different exploit modules. As the Metasploit framework is an open source project, its development depends on the contribution from the community. Developers from around the globe convert proof of concepts of various exploits into the Metasploit module, so that it can be used by everyone. Hence, you can also contribute to the community by converting newly discovered exploits into modules. Also, there can be a situation where you need a particular exploit which is not in the framework. Knowledge about the exploit module structure will help you in easily converting the exploit into a module.

Getting ready

Let us start the recipe with understanding the modular structure of exploits within the framework. It is similar to an auxiliary structure with some specific fields. You can find the exploit modules in the /pentest/exploits/framework3 directory. Let us analyze...