rapid7/metasploit-framework
Dec 2024 – Dec 2024
1 Month active
Languages Used
AssemblyRuby
Technical Skills
Assembly LanguageNetwork SecurityPayload DevelopmentReverse Engineering
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Pczinser
During December 2024, Patrick Zinser developed configurable User Agent support for the x64 reverse HTTP payload in the rapid7/metasploit-framework repository. He modified the inline assembly to allow users to specify a custom User Agent string, improving the stealth and compatibility of command-and-control communications with target servers. This work required expertise in assembly language, network security, and payload development, focusing on enhancing red-team tooling without introducing new bugs. By integrating this feature directly into the payload’s assembly code, Patrick demonstrated a deep understanding of low-level programming and security testing workflows, delivering a targeted improvement to the framework’s flexibility and effectiveness.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
100%Features
Repository Contributions
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Bugs
0
Commits
1
Features
1
Lines of code
17
Activity Months1
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December 2024
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024: Implemented configurable User Agent support for the x64 reverse HTTP payload in rapid7/metasploit-framework, enabling a user-specified User Agent in the inline assembly to improve stealth and compatibility with target servers. This feature enhances stealth in C2 communications and aligns with security testing workflows. Commit 8af31e6b01704cd5c687ed6ad7fd27bb5a483815 finalized the change. No major bugs fixed in this scope; focus was on delivering and validating the feature and its integration.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024: Implemented configurable User Agent support for the x64 reverse HTTP payload in rapid7/metasploit-framework, enabling a user-specified User Agent in the inline assembly to improve stealth and compatibility with target servers. This feature enhances stealth in C2 communications and aligns with security testing workflows. Commit 8af31e6b01704cd5c687ed6ad7fd27bb5a483815 finalized the change. No major bugs fixed in this scope; focus was on delivering and validating the feature and its integration.
December 2024
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Quality Metrics
Correctness80.0%
Maintainability80.0%
Architecture80.0%
Performance60.0%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
AssemblyRuby
Technical Skills
Assembly LanguageNetwork SecurityPayload DevelopmentReverse Engineering
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