This module will test ssh logins on a range of machines using a defined private key file, and report successful logins. If you have loaded a database plugin and connected to a database this module will record successful logins and hosts so you can track your access. Key files may be a single private key, or several private keys in a single directory. Only a single passphrase is supported however, so it must either be shared between subject keys or only belong to a single one.
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use auxiliary/scanner/ssh/ssh_login_pubkey
msf auxiliary(ssh_login_pubkey) > show actions
...actions...
msf auxiliary(ssh_login_pubkey) > set ACTION < action-name >
msf auxiliary(ssh_login_pubkey) > show options
...show and set options...
msf auxiliary(ssh_login_pubkey) > run
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