pentest-metasploitlisted

# Metasploit Framework Penetration Testing ## Overview Metasploit Framework is the industry-standard platform for penetration testing, vulnerability validation, and exploit development. This skill provides structured workflows for authorized offensive security operations including exploitation, post-exploitation, and payload delivery. **IMPORTANT**: This skill is for AUTHORIZED security testing only. Always ensure proper authorization, scoping documents, and legal compliance before conducting penetration testing activities. ## Quick Start Initialize Metasploit console and verify database connectivity: ```bash # Start PostgreSQL database (required for workspace management) sudo systemctl start postgresql # Initialize Metasploit database msfdb init # Launch Metasploit console msfconsole # Verify database connection msf6 > db_status ``` ## Core Workflow ### Penetration Testing Workflow Progress: [ ] 1. Verify authorization and scope [ ] 2. Configure workspace and target enumeration [ ] 3. Identify and select appropriate exploits [ ] 4. Configure payload and exploit options [ ] 5. Execute exploitation with proper documentation [ ] 6. Conduct post-exploitation activities (if authorized) [ ] 7. Document findings with impact assessment [ ] 8. Clean up artifacts and sessions Work through each step systematically. Check off completed items. ### 1. Authorization Verification **CRITICAL**: Before any testing activities: - Confirm written authorization from asset owner - R