This module will use Layer2 packets, known as Profinet Discovery packets, to detect all Siemens (and sometimes other) devices on a network. It is perfectly SCADA-safe, as there will only be ONE single packet sent out. Devices will respond with their IP configuration and hostnames. Created by XiaK Industrial Security Research Center (www[dot]xiak[dot]be))
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
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