What is a multi handler?

Now, we will use multi/handler, which is a stub that handles exploits launched outside of the framework.

What is the multi handler exploit?

The exploit/multi/handler is more of a stub for whatever payload handler you need to run. So whichever payload you select (with set payload ) is responsible for doing whatever it needs, just like if you were running it from a regular exploit module.

What is payload handler?

The handler is a process on the attacking machine (metasploit) that listens for and responds to connections made from the target. So, when you launch a reverse shell, it’s the handler that is listening to the port you set up and then responds to the reverse shell. The handler knows what the incoming connection needs.

What is Lhost?

LHOST is simple Metasploit’s way of saying “My localhost as it will be visible by the target of the attack”. This may be different whether you and your target are on the same private net (will be a local net address) or are connecting through the internet (will be a public IP)

What is Metasploit handler?

You can start a handler with Metasploit at any time, this is useful when you are executing a backdoor in a victim’s machine and you need to connect back to take control. The Listening IP and Port must match the ones of your Backtrack or the machine from which you are using Metasploit.

What is a reverse TCP handler?

Reverse_tcp is basically instead of the attacker initiating the connection which will obviously blocked by the firewall instead, the device initiates the connection to the attacker, which will be allowed by the firewall and the attacker then take control of the device and pass commands. It is a type of reverse shell.

What is generic payload handler?

Description. This module is a stub that provides all of the features of the Metasploit payload system to exploits that have been launched outside of the framework.

What is Rhosts and Lhosts?

LHOST refers to the IP of your machine, which is usually used to create a reverse connection to your machine after the attack succeeds. RHOST refers to the IP address of the target host. And SRVHOST is where the module will connect to download additional payload elements.

What is a Lport?

My understanding is LPORT – Local Port, which means port I am going to accept traffic coming FROM the attacked machine.

What is an example of a payload?

Payload is the cargo that produces income, or the bombs or missiles carried by an aircraft. When there are 20 people who paid to go on a plane, these people are an example of the payload. When a bomber has 10 bombs, the bombs are an example of the payload. The revenue-producing part of a cargo.