wmic service get name,displayname,pathname,startmode | findstr /i "auto" | findstr /i /v "C:\Windows\\"
Elasticsearch 1.1.1 on this machine allows unauthenticated dynamic script execution . search elasticsearch_script_exec .
This is the easiest way to get Metasploitable 3 Windows up and running. The official method uses Vagrant to fetch and boot the pre-built image:
| Phase | Action | Tool/Command | |-------|--------|--------------| | 1. Reconnaissance | Host discovery | nmap -sn 10.0.2.0/24 | | 2. Port scanning | Full service scan | nmap -sV -sC -p- 10.0.2.5 | | 3. Vulnerability confirmation | Check SMB | nmap --script smb-vuln-ms17-010 -p445 10.0.2.5 | | 4. Exploitation | EternalBlue | msfconsole , use ms17_010_eternalblue | | 5. Privilege Escalation | Already SYSTEM | Achieved via exploit | | 6. Post-exploitation | Credential dumping | hashdump | | 7. Lateral movement | Pivot to other hosts | portfwd add |
ssh vagrant@<target_IP> # password: vagrant
ManageEngine Desktop Central, a popular endpoint management solution, has known remote code execution vulnerabilities. Metasploit provides modules to exploit these flaws.
The GlassFish Administration Console is often left with default credentials or unauthenticated access in lab environments. Vulnerability
Whether you are preparing for certifications like OSCP, EJPT, or simply building practical cybersecurity skills, Metasploitable 3 Windows provides an invaluable training ground. Practice these techniques in your isolated lab, experiment with different payloads and modules, and most importantly—learn to think like both attacker and defender.
After completing your penetration testing practice, revert the VM to a clean state to remove all changes:
set RHOSTS set RPORT 8020 set LHOST Use code with caution.
HTTP/HTTPS Web Services (IIS, Apache, Tomcat) Port 445: SMB (Microsoft-DS) Port 161: SNMP Port 3306: MySQL Port 5985/5986: WinRM (Windows Remote Management) Port 9200: Elasticsearch Phase 2: Vulnerability Analysis & Exploitation
If the variable is empty, utilize Metasploit to automatically upload a User-Defined Function (UDF) DLL file to execute system commands:
wmic service get name,displayname,pathname,startmode | findstr /i "auto" | findstr /i /v "C:\Windows\\"
Elasticsearch 1.1.1 on this machine allows unauthenticated dynamic script execution . search elasticsearch_script_exec .
This is the easiest way to get Metasploitable 3 Windows up and running. The official method uses Vagrant to fetch and boot the pre-built image:
| Phase | Action | Tool/Command | |-------|--------|--------------| | 1. Reconnaissance | Host discovery | nmap -sn 10.0.2.0/24 | | 2. Port scanning | Full service scan | nmap -sV -sC -p- 10.0.2.5 | | 3. Vulnerability confirmation | Check SMB | nmap --script smb-vuln-ms17-010 -p445 10.0.2.5 | | 4. Exploitation | EternalBlue | msfconsole , use ms17_010_eternalblue | | 5. Privilege Escalation | Already SYSTEM | Achieved via exploit | | 6. Post-exploitation | Credential dumping | hashdump | | 7. Lateral movement | Pivot to other hosts | portfwd add | metasploitable 3 windows walkthrough
ssh vagrant@<target_IP> # password: vagrant
ManageEngine Desktop Central, a popular endpoint management solution, has known remote code execution vulnerabilities. Metasploit provides modules to exploit these flaws.
The GlassFish Administration Console is often left with default credentials or unauthenticated access in lab environments. Vulnerability The official method uses Vagrant to fetch and
Whether you are preparing for certifications like OSCP, EJPT, or simply building practical cybersecurity skills, Metasploitable 3 Windows provides an invaluable training ground. Practice these techniques in your isolated lab, experiment with different payloads and modules, and most importantly—learn to think like both attacker and defender.
After completing your penetration testing practice, revert the VM to a clean state to remove all changes:
set RHOSTS set RPORT 8020 set LHOST Use code with caution. Vulnerability confirmation | Check SMB | nmap --script
HTTP/HTTPS Web Services (IIS, Apache, Tomcat) Port 445: SMB (Microsoft-DS) Port 161: SNMP Port 3306: MySQL Port 5985/5986: WinRM (Windows Remote Management) Port 9200: Elasticsearch Phase 2: Vulnerability Analysis & Exploitation
If the variable is empty, utilize Metasploit to automatically upload a User-Defined Function (UDF) DLL file to execute system commands: