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It provides a platform for security researchers and network administrators to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing modules for the Metasploit Framework requires knowledge of programming languages such as Ruby and Python and understanding of network security concepts. Metasploit modules are written in Ruby, but Python can also be used through the Metasploit API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of modules in Metasploit, including exploit modules, payload modules, and auxiliary modules. Exploit modules allow an attacker to exploit a specific vulnerability in a target system, while payload modules provide the attacker with the capability to perform specific actions on the target system, such as executing commands. 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