rapid7 / metasploit-framework
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Open-source framework for developing, testing, and running exploit code against remote systems, with the msfconsole interactive interface.
Why you might care
Penetration testers and security researchers use it as a standard toolkit for vulnerability validation, with a large library of modules for exploits, payloads, and auxiliary scanning. It is pre-installed on Kali and ships official installers for Linux and macOS, and its module API lets you write and share your own modules.
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LanguageRuby
License—
Created2011-08-30 (15y ago)
Last push1d ago
Watchers2.1k
OwnerOrganization
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- GitHub: github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
- Homepage: https://www.metasploit.com/
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