msfconsole

metasploit Framework console

TLDR

Start Metasploit console

$ msfconsole

Execute resource script

$ msfconsole -r [script.rc]

Execute single command

$ msfconsole -x "[use exploit/multi/handler; run]"

Quiet mode

$ msfconsole -q

Connect to database

$ msfconsole -d

Show version

$ msfconsole -v

SYNOPSIS

msfconsole [options]

DESCRIPTION

msfconsole is the Metasploit Framework console. It provides access to exploits and security tools.The tool is the primary Metasploit interface. Used for penetration testing and security research.

PARAMETERS

-r FILE

Execute resource script.

-x CMD

Execute command string.

-q

Quiet mode, no banner.

-d

Connect to database.

-v

Show version.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Authorized testing only. Requires proper setup. Resource intensive.

HISTORY

msfconsole is part of Metasploit Framework, created by H.D. Moore in 2003 for penetration testing.