An rsync module is essentially a directory share. These modules can optionally be protected by a password. This module connects to and negotiates with an rsync server, lists the available modules and, optionally, determines if the module requires a password to access.
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
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