diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/__init__.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/__init__.py
index 126b3f579..6aa77733c 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/__init__.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/__init__.py
@@ -50,8 +50,9 @@ class HostExploiter(object):
 
     def exploit_host(self):
         self.pre_exploit()
-        self._exploit_host()
+        result = self._exploit_host()
         self.post_exploit()
+        return result
 
     def pre_exploit(self):
         self.set_start_time()