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**ExploitHawk** is a **local exploit search tool** designed for **ethical hacking and red team operations, as well as learning about cybersecurity and ethical hacking**. It helps users search for exploits safely on their own systems. **Using ExploitHawk to find exploits and hack systems without explicit permission is strictly prohibited**. This tool **does not exploit systems by itself**, and the developer **is not responsible for any misuse**. Only use this tool on systems you own or have explicit permission to test.
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## Note: Exploit-DB required
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### Note: Exploit-DB required
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ExploitHawk requires a local copy of **Exploit-DB** to return results.
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# Arch / BlackArch
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sudo pacman -Sy exploitdb
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### Note: Metasploit Framework (optional)
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ExploitHawk will also scan Metasploit module directories (exploits, auxiliary, post, payloads) if they exist. This is optional — ExploitHawk works without Metasploit, but enabling it can surface more matches.
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Quick check — Copy the following command, paste it into your terminal, and press Enter:
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```bash
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ls /usr/share/metasploit-framework/modules \
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/usr/local/share/metasploit-framework/modules \
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/opt/metasploit-framework/modules \
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/var/lib/metasploit-framework/modules 2>/dev/null || echo "No Metasploit module directory found"
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```
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If the check reports "No Metasploit module directory found "you can install Metasploit using your distribution's package manager (examples):
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```bash
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# Debian / Ubuntu / Parrot / Kali
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sudo apt update
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sudo apt install metasploit-framework
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# Fedora / RHEL
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sudo dnf install metasploit
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# Arch / BlackArch
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sudo pacman -Sy metasploit
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## Installation

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