CPENT Network And Perimeter Exploitation Practice Question
During an internal network assessment, a tester discovers that direct routing to a segmented VLAN is blocked, but an accessible host on that VLAN is running an SSH server. Which Metasploit auxiliary module can be used to set up a routing table so subsequent exploit modules can reach the isolated subnet through the compromised SSH host?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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post/multi/manage/autoroute
auxiliary/server/socks_proxy combined with autoroute (run autoroute -s <subnet>) or ssh_login allows pivoting through an SSH session. Specifically, post/multi/manage/autoroute is commonly used to add routes through a session.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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post/multi/manage/autoroute
Why this is correct
This post-exploitation module adds a route to the Metasploit routing table to pivot through a session.
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auxiliary/server/socks4a
Why it's wrong here
While SOCKS proxy helps proxy traffic, post/multi/manage/autoroute is the primary Metasploit routing module for sessions.
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auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp
Why it's wrong here
This module is used for scanning ports, not routing traffic.
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exploit/unix/ssh/libssh_auth_bypass
Why it's wrong here
This is an exploitation module for a specific vulnerability, not a routing mechanism.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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