Not all exploits are created for Metasploit or written in Ruby; some are programmed in Perl, Python, C, C++, or some other language. You can choose to convert exploits to Metasploit from a different format for many reasons, not the least of which is to give back to the community and the Framework.
When you port exploits to Metasploit, you convert an existing stand-alone exploit, such as a Python or Perl script, for use within Metasploit. After you’ve imported an exploit, you can leverage the Framework’s many high-end tools to handle routine tasks. In addition, although stand-alone exploits often depend ...
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