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Metasploitable Commands

Intentionally vulnerable Linux distribution

Installation

Linux/Ubuntu

# Package manager installation (if available)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install metasploitable

# Alternative: Manual installation
# Check official documentation for specific installation steps

macOS

# Using Homebrew (if available)
brew install metasploitable

# Manual installation
# Check official documentation for macOS installation

Windows

# Using package managers (if available)
# choco install metasploitable
# scoop install metasploitable

# Manual installation
# Download from official website and follow installation guide

Basic Usage

Getting Started

# Display help and version information
metasploitable --help
metasploitable --version

# Basic usage examples
metasploitable [options] [target]

Common Commands

Basic Operations

# Basic command structure
metasploitable [options] [arguments]

# Display current configuration
metasploitable --config

# Verbose output
metasploitable -v [target]
metasploitable --verbose [target]

Advanced Usage

# Advanced configuration options
metasploitable --advanced-option [value]

# Custom configuration
metasploitable --config-file /path/to/config

# Output to file
metasploitable [options] > output.txt
metasploitable [options] | tee output.txt

Configuration

Configuration Files

# Default configuration locations
~/.metasploitablerc
/etc/metasploitable/metasploitable.conf

# Custom configuration
metasploitable --config /path/to/custom/config

Environment Variables

# Common environment variables
export METASPLOITABLE_CONFIG="/path/to/config"
export METASPLOITABLE_OPTIONS="--verbose"

Use Cases

Penetration testing training; Vulnerability practice

Best Practices

Security Considerations

  • Always verify tool authenticity before installation
  • Use appropriate permissions and access controls
  • Follow responsible disclosure for any findings
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Performance Optimization

  • Use appropriate timing and rate limiting
  • Consider network impact and bandwidth usage
  • Implement proper logging and monitoring
  • Use configuration files for consistent settings

Documentation

  • Maintain detailed logs of activities
  • Document configuration changes
  • Keep track of tool versions and updates
  • Follow organizational security policies

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

# Permission issues
sudo metasploitable [options]

# Network connectivity
metasploitable --test-connection

# Configuration problems
metasploitable --validate-config

Debug Mode

# Enable debug output
metasploitable --debug [target]
metasploitable -vv [target]

# Log to file
metasploitable --log-file debug.log [target]

Integration

Scripting

#!/bin/bash
# Example script integration
metasploitable [options] | while read line; do
    echo "Processing: $line"
done

Automation

# Cron job example
0 2 * * * /usr/bin/metasploitable [options] >> /var/log/metasploitable.log 2>&1

Additional Resources

Documentation

  • Official documentation: Check tool's official website
  • Community resources: Forums and user groups
  • Training materials: Online courses and tutorials
  • Complementary tools in the same category
  • Integration possibilities with other security tools
  • Alternative tools for similar functionality

Notes

Training target

This cheatsheet provides comprehensive commands and usage examples for Metasploitable. Always ensure you have proper authorization before using security tools and follow responsible disclosure practices.