Metasploit Auto Exploit Search

TL;DR

This guide shows you how to automatically search Metasploit for relevant exploits based on vulnerabilities found in your database. We’ll use a simple script to query the database and then run msfconsole commands to find matching modules.

Step-by-step Guide

1. Install Required Tools

• You need Metasploit installed. If you don’t have it, follow the instructions on the official website.
• Ensure your vulnerability database is up to date. Run msfdb reinit if needed.

Access Metasploit Console

Open a terminal and start the Metasploit console by typing msfconsole.

msfconsole

Query the Vulnerability Database

Metasploit stores vulnerability information. We’ll use SQL queries to find specific vulnerabilities. First, connect to the database (usually done automatically when starting msfconsole).

Example query to find all vulnerabilities with a specific CVE ID:

db_status

select * from vulnerability_references where name like '%CVE-2023-1234%'

Create a Script for Automated Searching

We’ll create a simple script (e.g., in Python) to automate the search process.

import subprocess

cve_id = "CVE-2023-1234"

# Construct the SQL query
query = f"select * from vulnerability_references where name like '%{cve_id}%'"

# Run the msfconsole command to execute the query
command = f"msfconsole -x 'db_exec("{query}")'"

# Execute the command and capture the output
result = subprocess.run(command, shell=True, capture_output=True, text=True)

# Print the results
print(result.stdout)

# Search for matching exploits in Metasploit modules
search_command = f"msfconsole -x 'search type:exploit {cve_id}'"
search_result = subprocess.run(search_command, shell=True, capture_output=True, text=True)
print(search_result.stdout)

Save this script as a .py file (e.g., auto_exploit_search.py).

Run the Script

Execute the Python script from your terminal:

python auto_exploit_search.py

Replace “CVE-2023-1234” with the actual CVE ID you want to search for.

Interpret the Results

• The script will first output the vulnerability information from the database.
• Then, it will show a list of Metasploit exploits that match your query.
• Review the exploit descriptions and choose the most appropriate one for your target.

Use the Exploit Module

Once you’ve identified an exploit, load it into msfconsole:

use exploit/your_chosen_exploit

Configure the exploit options (RHOSTS, LHOST, etc.) and run it.

Update Vulnerability Database Regularly

Keep your Metasploit vulnerability database updated to ensure you have the latest information. Run msfupdate periodically.