Windows Walkthrough - Metasploitable 3

Introduction

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🛡️ Penetration Testing Report: Metasploitable 3 (Windows) 1. Executive Summary metasploitable 3 windows walkthrough

The first step in any penetration test is identifying open ports and services. Using , we scan the target IP to find potential entry points. nmap -sV -sC -Pn Key Findings Port 80/443 : Web services (IIS). : SMB (Microsoft-DS). : MySQL database. : GlassFish Server. Port 16170 : Management agents (often vulnerable). 2. Exploiting the GlassFish Server (Port 8080) through a web app)

The gap between a script kiddie and a professional pen tester isn’t knowing the tools—it’s understanding why the exploits work. Metasploitable 3 gives you that context in a safe, repeatable environment. metasploitable 3 windows walkthrough

If you gained access as a low-privilege user (e.g., through a web app), you need to escalate. Enumeration with Local Exploit Suggester: Background your session (Ctrl+Z). use post/multi/recon/local_exploit_suggester. set SESSION 1 and run.