Pentest Commands

Topics in the source

• Pentest Commands
• Purpose
• Inputs/Prerequisites
• Outputs/Deliverables
• Core Workflow
• 1. Nmap Commands
• 2. Metasploit Commands
• 3. Nikto Commands

Provide a comprehensive command reference for penetration testing tools including network scanning, exploitation, password cracking, and web application testing. Enable quick command lookup during security assessments. Kali Linux or penetration testing distribution Target IP addresses with authorization Wordlists for brute forcing Network access to target systems Basic understanding of tool syntax Network enumeration results Identified vulnerabilities Exploitation payloads Cracked credentials Web vulnerability findings Host Discovery: Port Scanning: Service Detection: NSE Scripts: Advanced Scans: Basic Usage: Common Exploits: Scanners: Handler Setup: Payload Generation (msfvenom): | Mode | Type | |------|------| | 0 | MD5 | | 100 | SHA1 | | 1000 | NTLM | | 1800 | sha512crypt | | 3200 | bcrypt | | 13100 | Kerberoast | Always have written authorization Some scans are noisy and detectable Brute forcing may lock accounts Rate limiting affects tools | Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Scan too slow | Increase timing (-T4, -T5) | | Ports filtered | Try different scan types | | Exploit fails | Check target version compatibility | | Passwords not cracking | Try larger wordlists, ru

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