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# ssh

> Connect to target host over the SSH protocol, executes the provided command, and returns the results.

## Summary

Connect to target host over the SSH protocol, executes the provided command, and returns the results.

<Warning>
  This command is insecure by design because it does not validate the remote host's public key
</Warning>

* Needs Admin: False
* Version: 1
* Author: @Ne0nd0g

View the Merlin documentation website [here](https://merlin-c2.readthedocs.io/en/latest/server/menu/agents.html#ssh)
for up-to-date information.

## Arguments

### user

* Description: Username to SSH with
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: None

### pass

* Description: The account's password
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: None

### host

* Description: The target host:port
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: `127.0.0.1:22`

#### executable

* Description: The executable program to start
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: whoami

#### arguments

* Description: Arguments to start the executable with
* Required Value: False
* Default Value: None

## Usage

```
ssh -user <username> -pass <password> -host <host:port> -executable <executable> [-args <arguments>]
```

OR

```text theme={null}
ssh <user> <password> <host:port> <executable> [<arguments>]
```

## MITRE ATT\&CK Mapping

* [T1021.004](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1021/004/) Remote Services: SSH

## Detailed Summary