Metasploitable2 - FTP Exploitation using vsftpd 2.3.4 Backdoor

1. Objective

To identify and exploit a known vulnerability in an FTP service running on a vulnerable target machine using industry-standard reconnaissance and exploitation techniques.

2. Lab Environment

Component Description

Attacker Machine Kali Linux

Target Machine Metasploitable2

Network Type Host-only / NAT (same subnet)

3. Tools & Technologies Used

#Nmap – Network discovery and service enumeration

#Netcat – Banner grabbing and manual interaction

#Metasploit Framework – Exploitation

#Exploit_Database – Exploit reference

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