This module exploits VNC servers by sending virtual keyboard keys and executing a payload. On Windows systems a command prompt is opened and a PowerShell or CMDStager payload is typed and executed. On Unix/Linux systems a xterm terminal is opened and a payload is typed and executed.
Unix,Windows
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/multi/vnc/vnc_keyboard_exec
msf exploit(vnc_keyboard_exec) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(vnc_keyboard_exec) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(vnc_keyboard_exec) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(vnc_keyboard_exec) > exploit
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