NetExec (nxc) is a modern post-exploitation and lateral movement tool that enables penetration testers to execute commands across SMB, WinRM, WMI, MSSQL, RDP, and SSH using credentials, hashes, tickets, or certificates. It supports advanced techniques like Pass-the-Hash, Pass-the-Ticket, and Pass-the-Certificate (PKINIT) for moving laterally in Active Directory environments and can leverage services like xp_cmdshell for SYSTEM-level escalation. #NetExec #ActiveDirectory
Keypoints
- NetExec enables remote command execution across multiple protocols using valid credentials or stolen authentication material.
- Supported protocols include SMB, WinRM, WMI, MSSQL, RDP, and SSH for comprehensive lateral movement.
- Authentication escalation paths include Password → Pass-the-Hash → Pass-the-Ticket/Certificate (PKINIT).
- MSSQL can be abused via xp_cmdshell to achieve NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM when SA privileges are available.
- RDP clipboard injection and timing tricks allow command execution through graphical sessions when needed.
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