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Mastering Metasploit - Fourth Edition

Name: Mastering Metasploit - Fourth Edition
Author: Nipun Jaswal
ISBN: 9781838980078

by Nipun Jaswal

June 2020

Intermediate to advanced

502 pages

10h

English

Packt Publishing

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Mastering Metasploit
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Preface
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Section 1 – Preparation and Development
Chapter 1: Approaching a Penetration Test Using Metasploit
Technical requirementsOrganizing a penetration testPreinteractionsIntelligence gathering/reconnaissance phaseThreat modelingVulnerability analysisExploitation and post-exploitationReportingMounting the environmentSetting up Metasploit in a virtual environmentThe fundamentals of MetasploitConducting a penetration test with MetasploitRecalling the basics of MetasploitBenefits of penetration testing using MetasploitOpen sourceSupport for testing large networks and natural naming conventionsSmart payload generation and switching mechanismCleaner exitsCase study – reaching the domain controllerGathering intelligenceUsing databases in MetasploitConducting a port scan with MetasploitModeling threatsVulnerability analysisExploitation and gaining accessPost-exploitation kung fuRevisiting the case studySummary
Chapter 2: Reinventing Metasploit
Technical requirementsRuby – the heart of MetasploitCreating your first Ruby programVariables and data types in RubyNumbers and conversions in RubyConversions in RubyRanges in RubyArrays in RubyMethods in RubyDecision-making operatorsLoops in RubyRegular expressionsObject-oriented programming with RubyWrapping up with Ruby basicsUnderstanding Metasploit modulesMetasploit module building in a nutshellUnderstanding the file structureWorking with existing Metasploit modulesDisassembling the existing HTTP server scanner moduleDeveloping an auxiliary – the FTP scanner moduleLibraries and functionsUsing msftidyDeveloping an auxiliary—the SSH brute force moduleRephrasing the equationDeveloping post-exploitation modulesThe Credential Harvester moduleThe Windows Defender exception harvesterThe drive-disabler modulePost-exploitation with RailGunManipulating Meterpreter through Interactive Ruby ShellUnderstanding RailGun objects and finding functionsAdding custom DLLs to RailGunSummary
Chapter 3: The Exploit Formulation Process
Technical requirementsThe absolute basics of exploitationThe basicsSystem architectureExploiting a stack overflow vulnerability with MetasploitAn application crashCalculating the crash offsetGaining EIP controlFinding the JMP/CALL addressGaining access to a Windows 10 machineExploiting SEH-based buffer overflows with MetasploitUsing the Mona.py script for pattern generationUnderstanding SEH frames and their exploitationBuilding the exploit baseThe SEH chainsLocating POP/POP/RET sequencesExploiting the vulnerabilityBypassing DEP in Metasploit modulesUsing ROP to bypass DEPUsing msfrop to find ROP gadgetsUsing Mona.py to create ROP chainsOther protection mechanismsSummary
Chapter 4: Porting Exploits
Technical requirementsImporting a stack-based buffer overflow exploitGathering the essentialsGenerating a Metasploit moduleExploiting the target application with MetasploitImplementing a check method for exploits in MetasploitImporting a web-based RCE exploit into MetasploitGathering the essentialsGrasping the important web functionsThe essentials of the GET/POST methodImporting an HTTP exploit into MetasploitImporting TCP server/browser-based exploits into MetasploitGathering the essentialsGenerating the Metasploit moduleSummary
Section 2 – The Attack Phase
Chapter 5: Testing Services with Metasploit
Technical requirementsThe fundamentals of testing SCADA systemsThe fundamentals of industrial control systems and their componentsExploiting HMI in SCADA serversSCADA-based exploitsAttacking the Modbus protocolSecuring SCADADatabase exploitationSQL serverScanning MSSQL with Metasploit modulesBrute forcing passwordsLocating/capturing server passwordsBrowsing the SQL serverPost-exploiting/executing system commandsTesting VOIP servicesVOIP fundamentalsFingerprinting VOIP servicesScanning VOIP servicesSpoofing a VOIP callExploiting VOIPSummary
Chapter 6: Virtual Test Grounds and Staging
Technical requirementsPerforming a penetration test with integrated Metasploit servicesInteracting with the employees and end usersGathering intelligenceModeling the threat areasGaining access to the targetMaintaining access to ADGenerating manual reportsThe format of the reportThe executive summaryMethodology/network admin-level reportAdditional sectionsSummary

Chapter 7: Client-Side Exploitation
Technical requirementsExploiting browsers for fun and profitThe browser Autopwn attackThe technology behind the browser Autopwn attackAttacking browsers with Metasploit browser autopwnCompromising the clients of a websiteInjecting malicious web scriptsHacking the users of a websiteUsing Kali NetHunter with browser exploitsMetasploit and Arduino – the deadly combinationFile format-based exploitationPDF-based exploitsWord-based exploitsAttacking Android with MetasploitSummary
Section 3 – Post-Exploitation and Evasion
Chapter 8: Metasploit Extended
Technical requirementsBasic Windows post-exploitation commandsThe help menuThe get_timeouts and set_timeouts commandsThe transport commandFile operation commandsPeripheral manipulation commandsWindows versus Linux basic post-exploitation commandsThe missing Linux screenshot moduleMuting Linux volume for screenshotsAdvanced Windows post-exploitation modulesGathering wireless SSIDs with MetasploitGathering Wi-Fi passwords with MetasploitGathering Skype passwordsGathering USB historySearching files with MetasploitWiping logs from the target with the clearev commandAdvanced multi-OS extended features of MetasploitUsing the pushm and popm commandsSpeeding up development using the reload, edit, and reload_all commandsMaking use of resource scriptsSniffing traffic with MetasploitPrivilege escalation with MetasploitEscalation of privileges on Windows-based systemsEscalation of privileges on Linux systemsSummary
Chapter 9: Evasion with Metasploit
Technical requirementsEvading Meterpreter detection using C wrappers and custom encodersWriting a custom Meterpreter encoder/decoder in CEvading Meterpreter with PythonEvading intrusion detection systems with MetasploitUsing random cases for fun and profitUsing fake relatives to fool IDS systemsBypassing Windows firewall blocked portsUsing the reverse Meterpreter on all portsSummary
Chapter 10: Metasploit for Secret Agents
Technical requirementsMaintaining anonymity in Meterpreter sessions using proxy and HOP payloadsMaintaining access using search order hijacking in standard softwareDLL search order hijackingUsing code caves for hiding backdoorsHarvesting files from target systemsUsing Venom for obfuscationCovering tracks with anti-forensics modulesSummary
Chapter 11: Visualizing Metasploit
Technical requirementsKage for Meterpreter sessionsAutomated exploitation using ArmitageGetting startedTouring the user interfaceManaging the workspaceScanning networks and host managementModeling out vulnerabilitiesExploitation with ArmitagePost-exploitation with ArmitageRed teaming with the Armitage team serverScripting ArmitageThe fundamentals of CortanaControlling MetasploitPost-exploitation with CortanaSummary
Chapter 12: Tips and Tricks
Technical requirementsAutomation using the Minion scriptUsing connect instead of NetcatShell upgrades and background sessionsNaming conventionsChanging the prompt and making use of database variablesSaving configurations in MetasploitUsing inline handler and renaming jobs Running commands on multiple MeterpretersAutomating the Social Engineering ToolkitCheat sheets for Metasploit and penetration testingSummaryFurther reading
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Overview

Mastering Metasploit equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to use the Metasploit 5.0 framework for advanced penetration testing. Through comprehensive examples and step-by-step explanations, you'll explore modules for exploitation, evasion, and more, enabling you to simulate real-world attacks and defenses with confidence.

What this Book will help me do

Develop expertise in creating advanced Metasploit modules for various cyberattack scenarios.
Master scripting automated attack strategies using tools like CORTANA and Armitage.
Learn to perform penetration testing on diverse systems, including databases, IoT devices, and mobile platforms.
Understand methods to effectively bypass modern security measures like IDS, firewalls, and antivirus systems.
Gain skills in programming custom exploits and enhancing Metasploit's functionalities using Ruby and Python.

Author(s)

Nipun Jaswal is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with years of experience in penetration testing and network defense strategies. His extensive knowledge in programming and exploit development makes him a trusted authority in the field. Having authored several technical guides on Metasploit and ethical hacking, Nipun shares practical insights combined with theoretical rigor in an engaging and approachable manner.

Who is it for?

This book is designed for penetration testers, security engineers, and cyber defense analysts aiming to deepen their understanding and exploitation expertise with Metasploit. If you have foundational knowledge of Metasploit along with coding skills in Ruby and scripting in Cortana, this book offers advanced strategies and techniques that align with your goals to excel in cybersecurity.

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