connection string

Disclaimer

Some modules will expect you to enter some form of network credentials.
All network credentials will be expected to be in the connection_string format.
This page will help you understand the connection_string format

Why so complex?

It's not, just unusual.

The connection_string format

<DOMAIN>/<USERNAME>/<SECRET_TYPE>:<SECRET>@<TARGET_IP_OR_HOSTNAME>

Parameters explained:

• DOMAIN : Name of the domain, if no domain is expected just leave it empty.
• USERNAME : Username
• SECRET_TYPE : Defines the type of secret you with to use.
• SECRET : Format depends on the SECRET_TYPE. Can be empty in some cases.
• TARGET_IP_OR_HOSTNAME : The IP address or hostname of the target you wish to connect to.

The SECRET_TYPE:

• pw/pass/password : Plaintext password
• nt: NT hash
• sspi: Use integrated SSPI, SECRET can be left empty.
• ccache: Take credentials from CCACHE file. SECRET is a path to the ccache file.

Example:

• Plaintext:
  • TEST/user/pw:@192.168.1.1 (you will be propted for password)
  • TEST/user/pw:SecretPassword@192.168.1.1
  • TEST/user/password:SecretPassword@192.168.1.1
  • TEST/user/pass:SecretPassword@192.168.1.1
• NT hash:
  • TEST/user/nt:921a7fece11f4d8c72432e41e40d0372@192.168.1.1
• SSPI:
  • TEST/user/sspi:@192.168.1.1