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Windows Execute net user /ADD

Created
05/30/2018

Description

Create a new user and add them to local administration group. Note: The specified password is checked for common complexity requirements to prevent the target machine rejecting the user for failing to meet policy requirements. Complexity check: 8-14 chars (1 UPPER, 1 lower, 1 digit/special)

Author(s)

  • hdm <x@hdm.io>
  • Chris John Riley
  • vlad902 <vlad902@gmail.com>
  • sf <stephen_fewer@harmonysecurity.com>

Platform

Windows

Architectures

x86

Development

Module Options

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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