Course 27 - Hacking Web Applications, Penetration Testing, CTF | Episode 15: Mastering Metasploitable 2: A Comprehensive Pentesting Guide

In this lesson, you’ll learn about:Metasploitable 2, an intentionally vulnerable Ubuntu-based virtual machine designed for safely practicing penetration testing techniques in a controlled lab.Structured reconnaissance and enumeration, using tools like Nmap to identify open ports, detect service versions, and map the attack surface before attempting exploitation.Service version detection and exploit matching, identifying outdated or vulnerable services such as:Apache TomcatvsftpdUnrealIRCdExploiting intentionally placed backdoors, understanding how misconfigured or vulnerable services can lead to immediate privileged access in lab environments.Credential-based attacks, demonstrating the security risks of weak or default credentials across services like FTP, MySQL, and Tomcat Manager using modules within Metasploit.Remote Code Execution (RCE) scenarios, analyzing vulnerabilities in services such as:Samba (usermap_script vulnerability)DistCCApache HTTP Server (PHP CGI misconfigurations)Web application exploitation techniques, including:Extracting sensitive server information from diagnostic pages (e.g., phpinfo)Uploading malicious payloads through misconfigured management consoles to gain controlled shell access (e.g., Meterpreter sessions)End-to-end penetration testing workflow, moving from reconnaissance → enumeration → exploitation → post-exploitation within a safe training environment.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/cybercode_academy