CPENT Network And Perimeter Exploitation Practice Question
During an internal penetration test, you successfully compromise a Linux host with two network interfaces: eth0 (10.10.10.50) connected to the initial segment, and eth1 (192.168.100.10) connected to an isolated internal subnet. To route subsequent Nmap TCP SYN scans through this compromised host into the 192.168.100.0/24 network using Metasploit, which post-exploitation module must you configure and run first?
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
The autoroute module creates a SOCKS routing table entry inside the Metasploit framework, allowing auxiliary and exploit modules to communicate through the established Meterpreter session into the target subnet.
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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auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp
Why it's wrong here
This module is used to perform a TCP port scan from the Metasploit console, but it does not configure the routing table needed to reach the isolated subnet.
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post/multi/manage/autoroute
Why this is correct
This is the correct Meterpreter post-exploitation module used to add routes to the session's routing table, enabling communication with hosts on otherwise unreachable subnets.
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exploit/windows/local/payload_inject
Why it's wrong here
This exploit module is designed for local privilege escalation and payload injection on Windows targets, not for network routing.
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auxiliary/server/socks_proxy
Why it's wrong here
While a SOCKS proxy is used for pivoting, the autoroute module is typically run first to establish native Metasploit routing before spinning up an external SOCKS server.
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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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