6. SMTP Enumeration

SMTP enumeration is performed to obtain a list of valid users, delivery addresses, message recipients on an SMTP server. Ports 25,2525 or 587.

1. SMTP Enumeration using Nmap

enumerate smtp users

nmap -p 25 --script=smtp-enum-users 192.168.18.110

Enumerate smtp relays on target

nmap -p 25 --script smtp-open-relay 192.168.18.110

Enumerate smtp commands

nmap -p 25 --script smtp-commands 192.168.18.110

Using this information, the attackers can perform password spraying attacks to gain unauthorized access to the user accounts.

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