README.md

Exploiting Vulnerabilities: A Comprehensive Approach with Nmap, Nessus, and Metasploit

Disclaimer !

This project is for educational purposes only. It is intended to demonstrate the process of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities using Nmap, Nessus, and Metasploit within a controlled environment. Unauthorized use of these techniques on systems without explicit permission is illegal and unethical. Always ensure you have proper authorization before conducting any security assessments or penetration tests.

Description

This project demonstrates a comprehensive security assessment workflow involving vulnerability scanning and exploitation. The steps include:

1. Scanning: Utilized Nmap and Nessus to perform detailed vulnerability scans on a Metasploit2 instance, identifying potential security weaknesses.
2. Exploitation: Leveraged msfconsole within the Metasploit framework to exploit identified vulnerabilities, showcasing practical penetration testing techniques.

The repository includes all relevant scan reports, and exploitation steps, providing a hands-on example of the vulnerability management lifecycle and practical exploitation methods.

Utilities Used

• Nmap
• Nessus
• Metasploit 2
• msfconsole

Environments Used

• VMware Workstation
• Kali

Program walk-through:

Made sure my VMware Work Station was installed, configured, and ready:


Checked Metasploit 2 for IP address:


Performed an Nmap scan on Metasploit 2 to discover open ports for potential exploits:


Conducted another Nessus scan to discover and confirm the vulnerability for exploitation. Chose "UnreallRcd Backdoor Detection" for exploitation:


Launched msfconsole and selected the vulnerability to exploit:


Set the target for exploit:




Exploit Successful: