#readwise # Using the Metasploit Framework - Targets  ## Metadata - Author: [[Hack The Box]] - Full Title: Using the Metasploit Framework - Targets - URL: https://academy.hackthebox.com/module/39/section/408 ## Summary The Metasploit Framework helps users identify and exploit vulnerabilities in specific operating systems. Users can see available targets for a chosen exploit module with the "show targets" command. Each exploit has options that may include settings for host, port, and payload. To select a target, users can specify the version of the operating system or browser that is vulnerable. ## Highlights `Targets` are unique operating system identifiers taken from the versions of those specific operating systems which adapt the selected exploit module to run on that particular version of the operating system. The `show targets` command issued within an exploit module view will display all available vulnerable targets for that specific exploit ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jqsf16akr1a6hfh0dj2e7ntr)) ^pnw4ow ---