Basic Pentesting 1 – From Recon to Root
This hands-on lab simulates a real-world penetration test against a WordPress-based target system. You will perform network reconnaissance, enumerate services, exploit web application vulnerabilities, and escalate privileges to gain root access. The lab covers the complete attack lifecycle from initial discovery through post-exploitation.
By CyberTask · Easy level
12
Tasks
1
Sections
70
Points
1 hr
Duration
What You'll Learn
- Perform network reconnaissance and service enumeration
- Discover hidden web directories and content
- Enumerate and exploit WordPress vulnerabilities
- Gain initial access through web exploitation
- Escalate privileges to root access
- Exploit misconfigured system file permissions
Prerequisites
- Basic Linux command line skills
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with web application architecture
- Basic knowledge of exploitation concepts
Tools & Technologies
Nmap
Gobuster
WPScan
Metasploit Framework
Meterpreter
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