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msfvenom: List payloads.
$ msfvenom -l payloads
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The command "msfvenom -l payloads" is used in Metasploit to list all available payloads.

Here's a breakdown of the components:

  • "msfvenom" is the name of the Metasploit Framework's standalone payload generator.
  • "-l" is a flag that indicates the command is to list payloads.
  • "payloads" is the argument that specifies the category of payloads to list.

When executed, this command will display a list of available payloads categorized by their types or functionalities, such as reverse shell, meterpreter, shellcode, etc. This information can be useful when selecting the appropriate payload for a specific exploit or scenario.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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