Metasploit Refines Checks, Targets Legacy SMB
The Metasploit Framework just dropped its latest update, and it's not about flashy new zero-days. Instead, this release focuses on the nitty-gritty: making exploit checks more transparent and shoring up support for aging SMB protocols.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Metasploit's latest update prioritizes transparency in exploit 'check' methods, providing users with clearer reasoning behind vulnerability status. 𝕏
- Significant improvements have been made to support legacy and non-Windows SMB targets, enhancing reliability in older environments. 𝕏
- New modules include an auxiliary for Camaleon CMS, an RCE exploit for Langflow, an updated WebDAV module, and a Linux chmod payload. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Rapid7 Blog
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