GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 193

Which of the following Metasploit module types would contain privilege escalation capabilities?

Answer options

• A. Auxiliary
• B. Exploit
• C. Post
• D. Payload

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Payload, as it is specifically intended to deliver code that can elevate privileges on a compromised system. The other options, while useful in various contexts, do not inherently focus on privilege escalation; Auxiliary modules are for various tasks, Exploit modules are for exploiting vulnerabilities, and Post modules are for tasks after exploitation.