Shells & Payloads
Introduction Shells and payloads are the bridge between exploiting a vulnerability and actually interacting with a target system. A shell gives you interactive access to the OS, while a payload is the code or command that delivers that access. Shells and Payloads at a Glance A shell is a program that lets you enter commands and receive output, and in security it is often the result of exploitation. In practice you select a payload based on the target OS, available interpreters, and what the network allows. ...