Once we have access to the system, we can attempt to escalate our privileges to those of the root user. We can use tools like sudo or exploit modules in Metasploit to achieve this.

Launch the Metasploitable 3 virtual machine and take note of the IP address assigned to it. By default, the IP address is 10.0.2.15 . You can use tools like nmap or netcat to scan the machine and gather information about its open ports and services.

Metasploitable 3 is a vulnerable virtual machine designed for testing and training purposes. It provides a safe and legal environment for security professionals and students to practice penetration testing and exploit vulnerabilities. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive walkthrough of exploiting Metasploitable 3 on a Windows system.

cat /home/user/user.txt We can use these credentials to gain access to the system via SSH.