Pen-Test Walkthrough – VulnOSv2

VulnOSv2 is a purpose build Vulnerable VM specifically build with design flaws via remote access (RSH). Privilege levels are then escalated to gain admin rights.

Test#Brief Test Vector DetailVulnerability
1Basic Network Service ScansSeveral open ports are found to be vulnerable. Attacker can select attack method and exploit the machine further
2Access found to the Admin area of the Web ApplicationBroken Access Control allows the attacker to access normally restricted administrative areas
3SQLi is used to access the backend Data BaseSensitive information can be retrieved, further access to the admin area exploited or indirect access to the Host machines Operating System could be established
4Remote access login via RSHHost compromise Through a Secure Shell (SSH) protocol enables an attacker to gain access to the Hosts Command line and Operating System
Test#Brief Test Vector DetailVulnerability
5Code is executed on the machine with standard privileges to escalate the privilege levelOnce the privilege level of the machine has been escalated complete machine compromise is effective.