The Metasploit Framework is a platform for developing, testing, and using exploit code. The framework has been used on platforms ranging from large mainframes to the Apple iPhone.
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This version contains 177 exploits, 104 payloads, 17 encoders, and 3 nop modules. Additionally, 30 auxiliary modules that perform a wide range of tasks, including host discovery, protocol fuzzing, and denial of service testing are included. The platform was rewritten from scratch using the Ruby scripting language.