Metasploit Framework 6.5 Released
Rapid7, Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Metasploit 6.5 ships with 422 new modules and Malleable C2 profile support for HTTP.
Rapid7 released Metasploit Framework version 6.5. Over the past two years, contributors added 422 new modules along with a substantial set of new features.
Among the most requested additions is support for Malleable C2 profiles over HTTP, which lets operators shape command and control traffic to blend with expected network patterns.
The release notes cover the other feature additions and any breaking changes. Metasploit remains a primary tool for authorized penetration testing and red team exercises.