module

Install Python for Windows

Disclosed	Created
N/A	Mar 25, 2020

Disclosed

N/A

Created

Mar 25, 2020

Description

This module places an embeddable Python3 distribution onto the target file system,
granting pentesters access to a lightweight Python interpreter.
This module does not require administrative privileges or user interaction with
installation prompts.

Author

Michael Long [email protected]

Platform

Windows

Architectures

x86, x64

References

Module Options

To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':


    msf > use post/windows/manage/install_python
    msf post(install_python) > show actions
        ...actions...
    msf post(install_python) > set ACTION < action-name >
    msf post(install_python) > show options
        ...show and set options...
    msf post(install_python) > run

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