Rapid7

module

Modbus Banner Grabbing

Disclosed
N/A

Description

This module grabs the banner of any device running the Modbus protocol
by sending a request with Modbus Function Code 43 (Read Device
Identification). Modbus is a data communications protocol originally
published by Modicon (now Schneider Electric) in 1979 for use with its
programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Title
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