MSFCLI

As with the MSFConsole interface, a command-line interface (CLI) provides extensive coverage of various modules that can be launched at any one instance. However, it lacks some of the advanced automation features of the MSFConsole.

To access msfcli, use the terminal to execute the following command:

# msfcli -h

This will display all the available modes similar to that of the MSFConsole, as well as usage instructions for selecting the particular module and setting its parameters. Note that all the variables or parameters should follow the convention of param=value and that all options are case-sensitive. We have presented a small exercise to select and execute a particular exploit as follows:

# msfcli windows/smb/ms08_067_netapi O
[*] Please wait while we load the module tree...

   Name     Current Setting  Required  Description
   ----     ---------------  --------  -----------
   RHOST                     yes       The target address
   RPORT    445              yes       Set the...