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PT0-003 · Question #52

PT0-003 Question #52: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: netsh.exe. netsh.exe is a built-in Windows utility used to configure and manage the Windows firewall (among other networking settings). A penetration tester can use it to disable or modify firewall rules, which is helpful when pivoting between systems.

Submitted by joshua94· Mar 6, 2026Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement

Question

During a penetration test, a tester attempts to pivot from one Windows 10 system to another Windows system. The penetration tester thinks a local firewall is blocking connections. Which of the following command-line utilities built into Windows is most likely to disable the firewall?

Options

  • Acertutil.exe
  • Bbitsadmin.exe
  • Cmsconfig.exe
  • Dnetsh.exe

Explanation

netsh.exe is a built-in Windows utility used to configure and manage the Windows firewall (among other networking settings). A penetration tester can use it to disable or modify firewall rules, which is helpful when pivoting between systems.

Topics

#Windows firewall#netsh#lateral movement#post-exploitation

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