searchsploit:tldr:9ecff

The command searchsploit --mirror ${exploit_number} is used in the context of the searchsploit tool, which is a command-line utility for searching through a local copy of the Exploit Database (EDB). The Exploit Database is a platform that provides information and code samples for known software vulnerabilities and exploits.

Here is an explanation of the different parts of the command:

• searchsploit: It is the main command that runs the searchsploit tool.
• --mirror: It is an option used to update the local copy of the Exploit Database by mirroring the latest version from the official repository.
• ${exploit_number}: It is a placeholder that should be replaced with the specific number of the exploit you are interested in. Each exploit in the Exploit Database has a unique ID assigned to it, and by specifying the exploit number, you can directly download the associated exploit code into your local database.

So, when you run the command searchsploit --mirror ${exploit_number}, it will trigger the update process to synchronize your local copy of the Exploit Database with the latest version from the official repository, ensuring you have the most up-to-date exploits available.