Common exploit mixins

Mixins are comprehensive mechanisms in the Ruby language that provide functionality for a module. Mixins provide a way to include multiple inheritances in a single inheritance language, for example, Ruby. Using mixins in exploit modules can help in calling different functions that the exploits require. So, we will learn about some important Metasploit exploit mixins.

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Let's take a quick look at some of the common exploit mixins. Then, we will look at their implementation in an existing exploit module:

• Exploit::Remote::TCP: This mixin provides TCP functionality to the exploit module. It can be used to set up a TCP connection. The connect() and disconnect() functions are responsible for setting up and terminating connections, respectively. This mixin requires different parameters, such as RHOST, RPORT, and SSL.
• Exploit::Remote::UDP: This mixin is used for UDP functionality in the exploit module. UDP is generally treated as a faster mode of connectivity over...