# Exploitation Basics: Introduction (TryHackMe)

In this article, I will write a write-up for Metasploit: Introduction that covers the Introduction to Metasploit, Main Components of Metasploit, Msfonsole, and Working with modules.

1. What is the name of the code taking advantage of a flaw on the target system? `Exploit`
    
2. What is the name of the code that runs on the target system to achieve the attacker's goal? `Payload`
    
3. What are self-contained payloads called? `Singles`
    
4. Is "windows/x64/pingback\_reverse\_tcp" among singles or staged payload? `Singles`
    
5. How would you search for a module related to Apache? `search apache`
    
6. Who provided the auxiliary/scanner/ssh/ssh\_login module? `todb`
    
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7. How would you set the LPORT value to 6666? `set LPORT 6666`
    
8. How would you set the global value for RHOSTS  to 10.10.19.23 ? `setg RHOSTS 10.10.19.23`
    
9. What command would you use to clear a set payload? `unset PAYLOAD`
    
10. What command do you use to proceed with the exploitation phase? `exploit`
    

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